If you think branding is only for big companies with big budgets, you need to look closer at the definition of branding Many small business owners I meet think they need a “logo” for their business and very few understand the nitty gritty of what a brand is, why it’s important and that their financial investment is...
Sometimes catching the best wave is not what makes you successful, it’s what you do on the wave you’re riding that makes the difference. You can frantically paddle into whatever comes your way, but it’s a waste of energy and resources. To really get the epic payoff you’ve gotta play to your strengths with strategy, patience and...
You're not selling features and benefits. These days it's critical to dive deep into meaning and belonging. Alter the thinking of tangibles to the intangibles people desire. Often people think of attracting customers by finding a large group of possible targets, make shiny things to attract them followed by sending a bursts of messages. This is a...
Before trying to manage communications your brand must be stripped down to its simplest form: one big idea that everything else builds on. If it can’t be said simply, how can you expect customers to quickly connect with the heart and value of your brand? Simplify to Amplify It's common to want to list every bell and whistle on...