From Obscurity to Icon: Unveiling Secrets to Crafting a Memorable Small Business Brand (With Robert Smith from Greenmelon)

Small Business | Big Insights

What are the key attributes of a polished brand? To tackle this question, Eric invites Robert Smith for an insightful conversation on branding. Robert, a branding expert, Adjunct Professor, author, and Chief Creative Officer at Greenmelon Inc, has a wealth of experience in crafting successful brand identities. Having worked with numerous major companies in Canada, Robert prioritizes frequency, consistency, and quality in his approach. He shares invaluable tips and advice tailored for small businesses venturing into brand building. Throughout their discussion, they delve into topics such as logos, timelines, competition, creativity, and AI.

0:00 Intro

1:00 Conversation begins

3:40 Remove “like"

5:00 Frequency, consistency, quality

10:44 Outsourcing branding and consulting

13:45 Budget and commitment

16:35 The issue with AI

21:00 When to invest in branding

25:18 Lasting logos

27:40 Competition, disruption, colors

30:30 Value of branding

36:40 Stop Looking For Zebras

40:10 Creativity

42:40 What’s next

44:02 Get connected

Robert Smith

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenmelonrobert/

http://www.greenmelon.com

https://www.think-smith.com/

Stop Looking for Zebras

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stop-looking-for-zebras-robert-b-smith/1144315674