#12 – Our First Brand Badass
Ryan is a Business Solutions Manager and Team Lead for Ledgent Technology. He provides support to local Phoenix businesses and jobseekers, working to fulfill their employment needs and connect them with the best talent available. Half business support and half [...]
#11 – Imagery & Photography
Your image depends on cohesion…not only in your messaging but also in the way your brand is depicted in all of your communications and promotions. From Instagram to In-Person Appearances, your imagery says a lot about the work you do [...]
#10 – 360º Brand Engagement
360º brand goes beyond your external image and reputation. It looks at the internal impact of the brand, too. From greeting to goodbye, your customer's journey is determined by infusion of your brand throughout every interaction. "A well-designed brand that [...]
#9 – Design Identity: Choices: Colors & Fonts
Usage of color and fonts can communicate your brand without words. Be thoughtful and intentional with their use rather than just "picking your favorites." "Colors…translate some sort of energy. If there is a particular energy that is important to your [...]
#8 – Logo Logic
Your freakin' logo is probably the most visible and recognizable symbol of your brand, so we spent some serious time dreaming up the design for ours. Whether you are thinking about a DIY logo or you plan to direct a [...]
#7 – Paint the Picture. Then Tell the Story.
Even your words should paint a picture in your dream customer's mind's eye. What story is your brand telling? "Some businesses miss their style because they are grounded in stereotypes." Topics Discussed in this Episode: The Picture:A cohesive look that [...]
#6 – When is it Time for a Brand Refresh?
Brand can be like last year's outfit. Try it on and see if it fits. Some styles are timeless while others are trendy. When looking at your brand inside and out—from its design identity to its message—has it evolved with [...]
#5 – Are You a Machine?
When you first embark on building your business, you don't stop until you drop. Driven by passion, you resemble the energizer bunny…going and going and going. Is burnout knocking on your door? Do you know when to say when? How [...]
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