Posts Tagged ‘Defining a Brand’

What is a Brand and Why is Branding Important?

July 9, 2010 by Jennifer Bourn | No Comments

A brand is the foundation of all marketingEvery successful business has a strong, memorable brand supporting their message because smart business owners and entrepreneurs understand that their brand is this foundation that all of their marketing, products, services, and programs are built on. And without a strong foundation, over time, the empire you’re building will either start to crack and fall apart or you’ll reach a point where you can’t build any higher without fixing your foundation!

To answer the questions, “What is a brand?” and “Why is branding important?” I must share the true goal of a brand:

The primary goal of your brand is to get your prospects, clients, and customers to see you as THE ONLY SOLUTION.

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How Do I Define My Personal Brand or Business Brand?

April 7, 2010 by Jennifer Bourn | 1 Comment

logo designThe answer to this question is at the core of my branding program and the area my clients truly experience the biggest ah-ha, life-changing moments. As an entrepreneur or solopreneur, to truly define your personal brand, you have to dig deep inside and define who you are and what you stand for and value before you can begin to define your brand.

Defining your brand includes:

  • Discover your passion, innate talents, and your effortless skills
  • Research opportunities to help others with your passion and gifts
  • Explore your Big Vision, values, brand personality and brand experience
  • Activate a clear map to your Big Vision with a strategic plan of action and incremental goals
  • Motivate yourself with the right mindset, support team, rewards and celebration

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