Every business has a “brand” they uphold by the way they communicate, solve problems, and ultimately make people feel. Branding is important in differentiating from your competitors and fostering a real, meaningful connection with your customers (& the potential customers).
In business, the marketing world works in weird ways. Since the industry is ever-evolving, new principles and mindsets are always “trending”; making business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives feel pressured to opt-in to grow their businesses.
The truth is, no amount of Facebook ads, SEO, or consistent Instagram content will ever get you the same return as good ol’ branding that aligns with your soul.
So let’s get right to the point, what is a Soul-led Brand?
A soul-led brand is one that embodies your core values, and identity. It’s got a personality and shows up unapologetically like its true self in every situation. Whether its’ the copywriting on your website or the TikTok videos you post, soul-led branding is a guide that helps your business stand out from the crowd.
I’ll be honest, soul-led is just another word for “Strategic” and “Thoughtful”. At The Grounded Creative, we like to use the term “soul-led” as it reflects our human-centered approach.
Our 3 Secret Ingredients 🥣
We’ve got 3 Secret Ingredients that make this recipe oh so yummy! Since our goal is to encapsulate the intersection of purpose, passion, and personality in a soul-led brand, we focus on:
Clarity
Originality
Consistency
Clarity 🔍
The first step to making your perfect dish is Clarity and it entails...
Exploring the soul (aka why?) of a business. We dive deeper into learning as well as finding clarity about the ultimate mission and core values of the business.
Studying the market, trends as well as behaviors, and needs of the target audience.
Originality 💭
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Building a personalized strategy with information from our analysis, and research findings.
Crafting an “original” style for the business. This captures how the brand behaves and makes people feel.
Consistency ✔️
It's coming together! Make your brand irresistible with...
An unforgettable, timeless, and one-of-a-kind brand that is consistent across all mediums (website, content, packaging, merchandise, etc.)
A blueprint that the business can follow time and time again to attain impactful results.Close the Post
Mix it all together, and you’ve got yourself the tastiest, Soul-led Brand! One that is secure in it’s identity, & doesn’t feel like it’s got to be like others to be accepted. One that sets the trends, not follows them. 😉
Want to learn more? We’ve got you!
If you’re business owner (or aspiring business owner) looking to build a brand that aligns with your soul and gives you the confidence to unapologetically show up as your bold self, check out our Brand Clarity Digital Workbook!
If you’re got any questions, you can also have a 1:1 chat with our Branding expert, Sucheta. Book here.