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Why your brand feels “off” (and what to do about it)
Brand Strategy Kirstin Protsman Brand Strategy Kirstin Protsman

Why your brand feels “off” (and what to do about it)

If your brand feels off, but you can’t quite explain why, you’re not alone. Maybe your visuals don’t reflect the work you do anymore. Maybe your messaging feels inconsistent. Maybe your attracting the wrong customers or second-guessing how to show up online.

Most business owners build their brand reactively–making quick decisions based on what feels urgent, not what’s aligned. But at a certain point, reacting stops working. You need to start strategically steering.

In this blog, I break down why misalignment happens (it’s not your fault), what’s really causing that disconnected feeling, and five low-lift ways to check in and start realigning your brand.

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Branding, Design, and Marketing Aren’t the Same (So Why Do People Keep Mixing Them Up?)
Brand Strategy, Creative Strategy Kirstin Protsman Brand Strategy, Creative Strategy Kirstin Protsman

Branding, Design, and Marketing Aren’t the Same (So Why Do People Keep Mixing Them Up?)

Branding and marketing get mixed up all the time – and if your marketing isn’t working, your brand could be the actual problem.

Your brand strategy sets the foundation.

Your brand design brings it to life.

Your marketing puts it in front of the right people.

So, if you’re struggling to market your business, it’s time to take a closer look at your brand. Let’s break it all down so you can stop guessing and start building a brand that actually works.

Check out the full breakdown.

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