Branding Basics Blog
What are some elements of successful branding that I should focus on for my small business?
What are some elements of successful branding that I should focus on for my small business? Successful brands prioritize their messaging above all else. Messaging is how you share your business—it's your voice, how you speak, what you say, and why you say it. This is...
How do I ensure that my branding is consistent across all customer touchpoints?
Q: How do I ensure that my branding is consistent across all customer touchpoints? A: Ensuring brand consistency across all customer touchpoints is crucial for building a strong, recognizable brand. Here are the key steps to achieve this: Understand Your Touchpoints:...
Here’s What Collectibles Teaches Us About Branding
I was talking to someone the other day about the plush bean bag toy collecting frenzy of the 1990s. During this time a certain brand of animal-shaped plush bean bag toys were collected for their value. People kept them in pristine condition in plastic boxes and...
Don’t Let Your Brand’s Voice Get Lost in Translation
“She used AI and it just didn’t sound like us,” she said. I was in the middle of a one-to-one networking call with a new networking buddy when she told me this. The truth is, how you sound when you talk about or write about your business is important. Just as...
Unveiling the Reasons Why Companies Rebrand
A rebrand is when a company changes its position in the marketplace. In simple terms, a business wants to talk to different and new people and they made some very big changes to their business to be able to do this. Some people and even professionals will talk about...
The Power of Pivoting in Business
Pivoting is powerful stuff. It’s where the magic lies and knowing when, where, and how to pivot is crucial. When we don’t change, we set ourselves up for future failure. Pivots help us correct course when like Marty McFly we end up going 88 mph in the wrong direction....
Elevate Your Brand with Storytelling Mastery
People love stories. We are hardwired to love them as scientists believe they release feel-good chemicals such as dopamine in the brain. Stories are a great way to educate and sell to your audience while connecting with them on a human level. These stories are great...
Your Business Needs More Than Just a Visual Identity
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. A logo isn’t magic. It’s not going to make people feel warm and fuzzy about a business just by having one, nor will it make them buy anything. It might get you noticed, but that’s about the extent of it. Business owners need...
Master Your Brand: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes for Lasting Impact!
Let’s chat about branding mistakes, but before we do I want to reframe the concept of a mistake. A lot of us learned mistakes will get you in trouble and cause a punishment and they’re thought of very negatively because of that. I recognize that no one wants to make...
Unveiling the Secrets of Rebranding!
I was talking about rebranding the other day with a friend. The company their employer just went through the process and they told me they had no idea how involved it was. They thought it was just changing the logo and maybe a few colors. To illustrate rebranding,...
Harmony in Branding: The Power of Consistency Across Platforms
According to Forbes a consistent presence on all platforms can increase revenue by 23%. Consistent here doesn’t mean doing something as part of a routine. It means repetition. Sharing the same things, in the same way, no matter where you happen to be sharing your...
The Power of Brand Tone: Building Strong Connections in Small Business Sales
According to a recently published report by HubSpot 82% of sales reps say building relationships + connecting with people is the most important part of selling. As small business owners, we are constantly networking, connecting, and being introduced to people all...
The Hidden Power of Brand Positioning in Marketing and Branding
One of the most insightful and frustrating things I’ve ever heard in my professional career came from my most recent brand strategy teacher. In trying to explain how we were to do things for the class, the teacher told us “The problem isn’t the problem. The problem...
Unlocking the Secrets to Building a Remarkable Brand: Four Essential Components and Ongoing Maintenance
A couple of months ago I was reading articles on public relations & advertising while sitting in a cafe and came to a couple of startling realizations. Some of our favorite companies don’t have a competitive advantage outside their name. Meaning that the only...
Unlock Success: Master the Art of Crafting an Irresistible Customer Journey!
This is a business tip I shared a couple of years ago, but today I want to chat - briefly about a customer journey! Part of how you build your reputation is through the customer's experience. Now we all know or at least, I hope we do, that customer service matters,...
Yes! Your Brand Colors Matter!
I saw this statistic from Venngage the other day that said, “When buying a product, 93% of buyers focus on brand color” It got me thinking about why this is. Let's explore brand colors! Part of the reason humans focus on color so much is that it’s easy to remember!...
Clearing Up the Color Confusion
The other day I saw this statistic from Small Business Trends that 80% of consumers think color is a big part of brand recognition. This statistic didn’t exactly alarm me as it makes sense. Today, I want to briefly discuss where some of the confusion about branding...
Finding your Ideal Client can be as easy as One-Two-Three
After a decade of sitting down with businesses as a brand strategy and graphic design specialist helping businesses in my native Orange County California and nationwide, I’ve made a few observations about businesses and their advertising, so let’s chat today about who...
Should You Have Niche for Your Business?
Niches have become a pretty hot topic in the online space lately. Some are very into having very specific Niches to whom you sell your offer. Others think they’re a waste of time and no one shouldn’t bother with them. Even the way the word is pronounced is up for...
how do you know its time to rebrand?
Having a good brand is essential for today’s marketplace. With so many voices, you need to have a really good idea of who you are and what you’re offering. After a while, our brands can feel a little old and we might think about rebranding First off, rebranding is...