by Patrice Sorokin | Feb 22, 2024 | Branding Basics
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...
by Patrice Sorokin | Feb 15, 2024 | Branding Basics, Logos & Marketing Materials
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...
by Patrice Sorokin | Feb 8, 2024 | Logos & Marketing Materials
The other day I was out networking when someone said to me “I tried to do my logo myself and realized it was a lot more than just sketching something cool.” I just nodded because this is not the first time, I’ve heard it. The reality is creating a logo is a lot more...
by Patrice Sorokin | Feb 7, 2024 | Logos & Marketing Materials
You would not believe how often I get asked some form of “So where does your inspiration come from for logos?” while I’m out networking and chatting with people. Since it’s been coming up so much, I thought I’d chat today about where my inspiration for designs comes...
by Patrice Sorokin | Jan 18, 2024 | Advertising, General Business
Last November after a frustrating day dealing with bureaucracy and getting shuffled from window to window only to find out I did not have the right paperwork. It came into stark relief how important customer service and clear communication are in business. Your...