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Start with Brand (Win at Marketing)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marketing is a heavy investment. With all its complexities, it’s tempting to “throw stuff at the wall” to see what sticks. But when you have limited resources, this approach can be costly and detrimental.<\/p>\n

Start with Brand<\/strong>\u00a0is a three-part series designed to help small business owners stop gambling with their time, money, and success. Brand Strategist, Kesha Lien, will lead you through creating a brand blueprint \u2013 a strategy-driven approach to eliminating guesswork, making smart decisions, and gaining marketing confidence.<\/p>\n

Learn how to define your unique selling proposition, communicate with your audience, and make sure all of your marketing efforts align with your true north.<\/p>\n

Brand Positioning\u00a0<\/strong>(February 27, 2025)<\/em>:<\/strong>Tackle the behind-the-scenes work that determines your competitive edge.<\/p>\n

Messaging & Identity\u00a0<\/strong>(March 27, 2025)<\/em>:\u00a0<\/strong>Move beyond features and benefits to connect with your audience in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n

Design Basics\u00a0<\/strong>(April 24, 2025)<\/em>: Create visual content that communicates your story and amplifies your purpose.<\/p>\n

Presented by: Kesha Lien<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kesha Lien<\/a>\u00a0is a brand strategist + designer who partners with C-suite executives, marketing professionals, and small business owners to launch, grow, and redefine brands.<\/p>\n

Her no-nonsense, strategy-driven approach is rooted in 20 years of professional experience and lessons learned. In 2018 she founded\u00a0Brickhouse<\/a>, a brand strategy consultancy, to change how real-world business leaders apply marketing in theory and practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

LINK TO SIGN UP: https:\/\/www.score.org\/twincities\/event\/start-brand-3-design-basics-2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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