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Episode 23 – Interview with Dana Ritchie, PaladinID CEO

PaladinId

For the first time, Kevin and Amy interview a business owner who has been through the entire Brand Archetype process. Meet Dana Ritchie Dana Ritchie is the owner and CEO of PaladinID in New Hampshire. His company develops and supports high-performance bar code labeling applications. They work with businesses to “Make Your Mark” by providing…

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Episode 21 – The Ruler

The Ruler Archetype

Listen as Kevin and Amy argue over who really is the best. The power struggle is real and only one can come out on top as the supreme Ruler Archetype. The Ruler brand is refined and values the finer things in life. It inspires people to do more, achieve more and create a better life for…

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Episode 19 – The Artist Archetype

The Artist Archetype

Break out your Crayola crayons and glue sticks and get crafty as Kevin and Amy talk about the Artist Archetype. Artist brands are both inspired and inspire others. You bring out the creative side in your clients and those around you. Individuality is high on your priority list! You are the big idea people. Daydreamers.…

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Episode 15 – The Lover Archetype

The Lover Archetype

Things get steamy as Kevin and Amy dive into the passion of the Lover Archetype. Sex sells, but that is not the only thing powers this archetype. Passion for your business, products, and services is the real key! Discover the sizzle and excitement of The Lover Archetype as you explore the strengths, weaknesses and the…

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Episode 14 – The Mother Archetype

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…

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Episode 13 – The Hero Archetype

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…

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Episode 11 – The Jester Archetype

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…

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Episode 10 – The Explorer Archetype

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…

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Episode 8: Style Guides

Style Guide Podcast - BrandArchetypes.com

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…

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What is a Brand Archetype?

brand archetype

Have you heard the term Brand Archetype before? We’ve been kicking it around for awhile. We even created a whole website and podcast dedicated to the term. Why? Because it is really important to the success of any business’s brand strategy. What does your brand strategy look like? Have you defined your logo, color palette,…

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