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Building a Brand From Scratch: The First 3 Decisions Every Entrepreneur Must Make
Episode 14711th March 2026 • The Business Animal • Kimberly Beer & Betsy Bird
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Many entrepreneurs hear that branding is essential, but what if you’re just starting and don’t actually have a brand yet?

In this episode, we walk through the foundational steps for building a brand from the ground up. Instead of starting with logos or colors, we focus on the deeper strategic elements that shape how customers experience your business.

We talk about how brands are formed in the relationship between a business and its customers, and why clarity about your purpose and positioning matters more than design elements in the early stages.

In this episode, we explore three essential questions every entrepreneur should answer when developing a brand:

• What problem are you fiercely committed to solving?

• Who are you not for?

• What feeling should people walk away with after working with you?

If you’re a new entrepreneur or someone who’s been running a business without intentionally shaping your brand, this episode will help you clarify the foundation that attracts the right customers and communicates what makes your business different.

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