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Brand Research vs. Brand Audit: What’s the Difference?
Brand Research vs. Brand Audit: What’s the Difference?

A brand audit and brand research are both valuable for brands, strategists, and clients. So when would be the best time to do a brand audit? Why should we choose a brand research instead? Let's dive into the differences between the two.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyDecember 27, 2021Brand Strategy
Brand Audit: Where to Start?
Brand Audit: Where to Start?

Brand strategists do brand audits to see whether the brand is “healthy” in the light of its goals and competitive landscape in the market. What information do you need to look for when doing a brand audit?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyDecember 20, 2021Brand Strategy
Three Steps to a Solid Legal Framework for Creatives
Three Steps to a Solid Legal Framework for Creatives

Really, setting up a solid legal framework for your business can be broken down into three steps, and that’s what I’ll cover in this brief article.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyDecember 13, 2021Brand Strategy
What Went Into a $70k Branding Project
What Went Into a $70k Branding Project

Brandon is an amazing brand strategist who recently charged $78k for brand strategy. Learn more about how he built his business and his brand strategy process.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyDecember 6, 2021Brand Strategy
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis when Sharing Content
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis when Sharing Content

What do we do when we feel the pressure of creating and sharing content?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyNovember 29, 2021Brand Strategy
Finding Confidence to Show up as You
Finding Confidence to Show up as You

With the world constantly telling us who we should be and how we should look like, it’s easy to lose our confidence.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyNovember 22, 2021Brand Strategy
What Can You Do to Ask Better Questions?
What Can You Do to Ask Better Questions?

Have you ever felt like you don’t have enough good questions to ask? A key superpower we have as brand strategists is our ability to ask questions.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyNovember 15, 2021Brand Strategy
Charging $5k for Strategy without a Portfolio
Charging $5k for Strategy without a Portfolio

Do you spend a lot of time preparing your portfolio and website just to prove to clients that you are an expert at what you do, only to end up feeling even more like an impostor?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyNovember 8, 2021Brand Strategy
A 30-Minute Convo that led to $10k
A 30-Minute Convo that led to $10k

I just spoke with my friend, Sam, who does similar strategy work to us. He said he closed a $10k deal in a 30 minute call without showing any work.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyNovember 1, 2021Brand Strategy
Anxiety and Self-Doubt When Working with Clients
Anxiety and Self-Doubt When Working with Clients

Have you ever felt anxiety or self doubt when working with clients? You’re not alone.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyOctober 25, 2021Brand Strategy
Get More Work by Showing up as You
Get More Work by Showing up as You

What if you can get more work by practicing curiosity and embracing who you are?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyOctober 18, 2021Brand Strategy
When You Say Yes to Work You’d Rather Say No to...
When You Say Yes to Work You’d Rather Say No to...

What happens when we take on work we really don’t want to do?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyOctober 11, 2021Brand Strategy
7 Essentials to Kickstart a Brand’s Story
7 Essentials to Kickstart a Brand’s Story

In my learning journey, there are 7 essentials that will help you build a story:

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyOctober 6, 2021Brand Strategy
2 Questions to Ask When Building Brand Roadmaps
2 Questions to Ask When Building Brand Roadmaps

What makes roadmaps challenging is that they get muddy pretty easily. If you are not careful, you might be tempted to include everything you uncovered, instead of trying to make the roadmap as simple and easy as possible for your client.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseyOctober 4, 2021Brand Strategy
The One Question for Better Feedback
The One Question for Better Feedback

Receiving and giving feedback can be tricky. How can you create a safe space for clients to share honest valuable inputs?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseySeptember 29, 2021Brand Strategy
Questions to Get Unstuck in Strategy Workshops
Questions to Get Unstuck in Strategy Workshops

Keeping momentum and going deep in brand strategy workshops can be challenging at times. Try using these 5 questions to get unstuck.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseySeptember 27, 2021Brand Strategy
The Secret to Your Growth as a Brand Strategist
The Secret to Your Growth as a Brand Strategist

Wanting to grow as a brand strategist is a great first step. But where do you go from there? What’s the secret to growing effectively?

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseySeptember 22, 2021Brand Strategy
Find your Sweet Spot as a Brand Strategist
Find your Sweet Spot as a Brand Strategist

You want to know the clients you would love to work with. You want to find out what makes your process exciting and stick to those things. However, finding out what doesn’t work is just as valuable.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseySeptember 20, 2021Brand Strategy
Why Listening is the Secret to Good Content
Why Listening is the Secret to Good Content

Instead of relying on myself to find ideas, I focused on listening. I focused on paying attention to the conversations that happen in the community—the things my friends ask about and struggle about, what they feel and what they think.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseySeptember 15, 2021Brand Strategy
How to Write Clear Content
How to Write Clear Content

Unfortunately, when readers have to process too many points all at once, there is a big chance they will walk away with more confusion than clarity. The main point gets lost and the content failed to fulfill its main purpose: help readers.

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All, Brand StrategyMelinda LivseySeptember 13, 2021Brand Strategy
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