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    Maria Elena Duron

    Professional Speaker & Marketing Coach

    KLI Brand

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.She is a professional trainer for Google's Grow with Google program, educating businesses on using Google tools for marketing.
    • 2.Duron helps entrepreneurs and businesses manage their personal brands to leverage digital strategies for growth.
    • 3.Her marketing insights have been featured in publications like Business Insider, Fox Business, and Entrepreneur.
    • 4.She is the founder of #brandchat, an online community focused on marketing and branding.
    • 5.Based in Midland, Texas, she caters to a wide range of clients, from startups to established businesses.

    About Maria

    Maria Elena Duron is an award-winning marketing coach and professional speaker for Google's Grow with Google program, specializing in digital marketing and personal branding, and contributing her expertise to the Best Practice Institute.

    Who is Maria Elena Duron?

    Maria Elena Duron is a recognized authority in digital marketing and branding, headquartered in Midland, Texas. With over 18 years of experience, she helps high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and businesses manage their personal brands and leverage digital strategies for growth. Duron is particularly known for her work with Google as a professional trainer for their Grow with Google program, where she educates businesses on utilizing Google tools for marketing.

    Her focus extends to creating community, connection, and commerce around brands, guiding businesses to thrive in the online space. She is the founder of KLI Brand, an award-winning marketing coaching firm dedicated to these principles.

    Quick facts about Maria Elena Duron

    RoleProfessional Speaker & Marketing Coach
    CompanyKLI Brand, Grow with Google (Trainer)
    Based inMidland, Texas, United States
    ExpertiseDigital Marketing, Personal Branding, Small Business Growth, SEO, E-commerce
    Notable forGrow with Google trainer, Award-winning Marketing Coach, Contributing Columnist
    BPI affiliationExpert Faculty member

    What is Maria Elena Duron known for?

    • Grow with Google Program: As a professional trainer, she delivers workshops on using Google tools for marketing and business growth.
    • Market In Moments: A proprietary strategy for businesses to optimize their marketing efforts.
    • Award-winning Marketing Coach: Recognized for her work with KLI Brand in helping businesses achieve profitable growth.
    • Contributing Columnist: Her insights on marketing and branding have been featured in Business Insider, American Business Journal, Fox Business, US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post.
    • #brandchat: Founder of this online chat focused on marketing and branding, fostering community engagement.
    • Smart Brand System™: Visibility Talks: Host of a YouTube series covering SEO, marketing, and small business growth strategies.

    What is Maria Elena Duron's background and experience?

    Maria Elena Duron has amassed over 18 years of experience in digital initiatives, catering to startups and businesses of all sizes, including more than a dozen years in international e-commerce. Her expertise was acknowledged by the Texas Governor’s office.

    She helps clients, ranging from hotels and restaurants to inventors and authors, harness their personal brand, content, and referral marketing effectively. Duron also serves as a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC and was the editor-in-chief of the Personal Branding Blog.

    • Education:
      • B.B.A. in Marketing, Texas Tech University
      • Graduate work: Cornell University, University of California in Davis, University of Phoenix

    What topics does Maria Elena Duron speak and write about?

    Maria Elena Duron

    Background & Perspective

    Background

    With a career spanning over 18 years in digital initiatives, Maria Elena Duron is a recognized authority in marketing and branding, headquartered in Midland, Texas. Her expertise in international e-commerce and digital strategy has been acknowledged by the Texas Governor’s office. She is the founder of the award-winning marketing coaching firm, KLI Brand, and previously served as the editor-in-chief of the Personal Branding Blog. Ms. Duron holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from Texas Tech University and has pursued graduate studies at Cornell University, the University of California in Davis, and the University of Phoenix.

    Areas of Expertise

    Maria Elena Duron specializes in helping high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and businesses manage their personal brands and leverage digital strategies for growth. Her core expertise includes digital marketing, personal branding, SEO, and small business growth. She developed the proprietary "Market In Moments" strategy and the Smart Brand System™ to help businesses optimize their marketing and visibility. Her work focuses on creating community, connection, and commerce around brands to help them thrive in the online space.

    Speaking and Publications

    As a professional speaker and trainer for Google's Grow with Google program, Duron educates businesses on utilizing Google's tools for marketing and growth. She is a contributing columnist whose insights have appeared in Business Insider, American Business Journal, Fox Business, US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. Additionally, she hosts the "Smart Brand System™: Visibility Talks" YouTube series and serves as a guest lecturer at the University of Texas SBDC.

    Areas of Expertise

    Digital MarketingPersonal BrandingSmall Business GrowthSEOAI in MarketingE-commerce ExcellenceMarket In Moments

    Research Topics

    MarketingBusiness GrowthBrandingDigital Transformation

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