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How Angela Got Her Favorite Design Client to See Her as a Brand Strategist
How Angela Got Her Favorite Design Client to See Her as a Brand Strategist

I had one client that I loved working with. I knew they could really benefit from brand strategy, but how can I just all of a sudden go from charging $75 per hour to ask for thousands of dollars for strategy?!

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseySeptember 30, 2022Brand Strategy
15 Brand Strategy Case Study Examples for Designers and Strategists
15 Brand Strategy Case Study Examples for Designers and Strategists

Writing case studies can feel overwhelming at times, especially if you’re lacking inspiration on where to start or how your case studies could look like. Here are 15 brand strategy case study examples you can get inspired from.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyAugust 17, 2022Brand Strategy
7 Tips for Writing Your Best Brand Strategy Case Studies
7 Tips for Writing Your Best Brand Strategy Case Studies

Perhaps these 7 tips below can help you dig deeper into your creative projects and get unstuck.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyAugust 16, 2022Brand Strategy
10 Questions to Ask When Writing Brand Strategy Case Studies
10 Questions to Ask When Writing Brand Strategy Case Studies

Do you ever feel that writing case studies is a daunting task? If you don’t know where to start when it comes to writing your case studies, these questions can help you get going.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyAugust 15, 2022Brand Strategy
The Time I Lost My Dream Client
The Time I Lost My Dream Client

“We’ve decided to take a different direction and pursue another designer.” And just like that, Abbye’s dream client left her and she was devastated. Here’s what happened next…

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJuly 4, 2022Brand Strategy
You Don’t Have to be a Designer to do Brand Strategy
You Don’t Have to be a Designer to do Brand Strategy

Levina felt like brand strategy was something out of reach because she was a copywriter.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJune 28, 2022Brand Strategy
How to Get a Grant for your Creative Business
How to Get a Grant for your Creative Business

Have you been wanting to invest in something that would help you grow in your business, but just don’t have the funds for it yet? What if you could get those things paid for?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJune 28, 2022Brand Strategy
Where to Find Brand Strategy Clients
Where to Find Brand Strategy Clients

A list of the online networking tools/communities + which have been most “successful” for one of our Bootcampers and his number one takeaway

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJune 16, 2022Brand Strategy
Stop Selling Deliverables: How Jonathan Stark Uncovers What Clients Really Want On Sales Calls
Stop Selling Deliverables: How Jonathan Stark Uncovers What Clients Really Want On Sales Calls

How can you get clients to see the value in new consulting services like brand strategy? If you’ve ever wondered, then this guest post by Jonathan Stark is for you.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJune 1, 2022Brand Strategy
The Path from Creative Entrepreneur to Brand Consultant
The Path from Creative Entrepreneur to Brand Consultant

Here’s the pattern I’ve noticed in the journey of creative entrepreneurs (including me!) who go from doing a constellation of creative gigs to consulting on bigger brand projects.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyApril 20, 2022Brand Strategy
How to Create Brand Archetypes with Character
How to Create Brand Archetypes with Character

When it comes to selecting Brand Archetypes with our clients we can’t expect them to immediately grasp the twelve archetypes Carl Jung defined way back in the 1940’s and how that helps shape their brand. Here’s how can we make it more relatable for them.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyApril 14, 2022Brand Strategy
Brand Research Can Be Fun
Brand Research Can Be Fun

Do you dread and feel overwhelmed at the thought of doing a brand research? If a brand research wasn’t intimidating and boring, would you do it then?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 31, 2022Brand Strategy
The Unknown
The Unknown

Does stepping into an unknown excite you or paralyze you?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 26, 2022Brand Strategy
How James Landed His First Strategy Client at $10k
How James Landed His First Strategy Client at $10k

Are you not feeling confident to charge $10k for brand strategy? Maybe the thought of saying “$10k” makes you want to curl up and hide.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 24, 2022Brand Strategy
Worried you’re not cut out for brand strategy?
Worried you’re not cut out for brand strategy?

Are you worried about not being cut out for strategy? Do you wonder: “Will I be able to help my clients solve their problems?”

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 19, 2022Brand Strategy
Four Ideas to Kickstart Your Brand Research
Four Ideas to Kickstart Your Brand Research

Unsure if you have enough information or access to start a brand research? Here are 4 ideas that you can start with if you want to try brand research for your brand strategy project.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 17, 2022Brand Strategy
Burnt out?
Burnt out?

Have you been feeling tired and worn out lately? You’re not alone. The stress, the pressure, the expectations... they can easily get to us and make us feel burnt out.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 12, 2022Brand Strategy
Do Brand Strategists Need SWOT Analysis?
Do Brand Strategists Need SWOT Analysis?

A SWOT analysis is a framework that we can use to map out strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. How beneficial is this framework for brand strategists? How can we use the SWOT analysis for brand strategy?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 10, 2022Brand Strategy
Expertise isn’t your true superpower
Expertise isn’t your true superpower

What if expertise isn’t your superpower in doing brand strategy? A Bootcamper shared her experience of doing brand strategy without a “Pro” title.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 5, 2022Brand Strategy
Questions to Think About in a Brand Audit
Questions to Think About in a Brand Audit

When you do a brand audit, you want to find out how healthy the brand is in the light of its goals and competitive landscape. Here are four questions you can use to get started when do a brand audit.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyJanuary 3, 2022Brand Strategy
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