Episode 14 – The Mother Archetype
The Mother Archetype is one of the easiest to recognize and relate to. It instills feelings of comfort and being cared for. No one supports you and loves you like your mama does! Customer service is crucial to this brand, as is trust and understanding. The energy is low but the love flows freely. This…
Read MoreEpisode 13 – The Hero Archetype
Everybody likes to feel like the Hero once in awhile. But does your company truly “save the day” for you clients? Do you encourage people to feel like they can accomplish anything? Amy and Kevin don their capes and accomplish great feats while discussing what it takes to be the Hero Archetype. Discover the essentials…
Read MoreEpisode 12 – The Outlaw (or Rebel) Archetype
The Outlaw Archetype doesn’t do anything in a traditional way. But it’s not all about bikers and criminals and being in your face. Well, maybe a little in your face. Remember, Robin Hood was an Outlaw too! Find out what makes Amy’s company, Zeedia Media the outlaw that is going to tempt you to elevate your…
Read MoreEpisode 11 – The Jester Archetype
Laugh along with Kevin and Amy as they discuss the Jester Archetype. Kevin is a self-proclaimed life-long jester. Amy says he’s “The king of bad dad jokes.” Discover the essentials of being a Jester brand, examples of other companies who embrace this wacky archetype and do it well, and take heed of potential pitfalls as…
Read MoreEpisode 10 – The Explorer Archetype
Embark on a journey with Kevin and Amy as they discover that makes the Explorer brand so powerful. You explore the world (Jeep, Cannondale) or you can explore and idea and a experience because you deserve it (Starbucks, Brand Archetypes.) The next few episodes dive into each archetypes. Kevin and Amy started with the Explorer…
Read MoreEpisode 8: Style Guides
In this episode, Kevin and Amy talk about what style guides are, why they are important, and what exactly goes into a style guide. A style guide can be the next most important document for a business after the business plan. If you have a great style guide then all creative people who work for…
Read MoreEpisode 7: Naming Your Company (Part 2)
Fair warning: Put on your thick skin. This just might hurt a bit. This process is going to be long. It is rare that naming your company happens quickly or easily. Kevin and Amy dive even deeper into the process of creating an amazing and powerful name that is on brand. They discuss the importance…
Read MoreEpisode 6: Naming a Company (Part 1)
Naming a company can be a painful and laborious process. There is a lot of pressure to secure a good one — and you have to love it because you are going to be saying and writing it many thousands of times for years to come. It’s kind of like naming a child or, to…
Read MoreEpisode 5: Taglines and Slogans
People often confuse or interchange the terms tagline and slogan. We discuss the differences and the elements that make up great taglines. In this episode we cover these topics related to taglines: Lingo Flows off the tongue Subtle changes Implied meaning One word versions The annual changes to the Coca Cola brand The process of…
Read MoreEpisode 4: Logo Design
What makes a great logo design? What are some examples of bad logos? What are some of the world’s best logos? Kevin and Amy discuss the fascinating (and often frustrating) world of logo design. We cover topics such as: The three basic types of logos (see the “Logos 101” file in the resources section below)…
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