San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 25, 2012

The recent death of motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, as reported in the LA Times, shows that becoming a thought leader isnt an overnight process. His focus on positivity brought him wealth and fame, and brought the same to thousands of his followers around the world. Although it took years for him to achieve the status, he was regarded as thought leader for decades, even before the term was coined.

Whether you call it thought leader, subject matter expert or some other buzz phrase, everyone wants to be a thought leader these days, says Jeremy Durant, Business Principal at Bop Design, a San Diego branding agency that has helped hundreds of clients boost response through effective, strategic web design.

Being highly regarded in your field is a great way to not just get noticed yourself, but to also attract new clients for your product or service. It took Zig Ziglar a while to get there, but todays social media and web tools make it a bit easier for any B2B firm.

For those business owners who are unsure of how to achieve thought leadership standing, Bop Design has released the following tips: