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Unlock the power of branding. Boost sales, attract top-tier clients, and avoid wasting money on spaghetti marketing.

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Transform Your Brand, Transform your Business

Brand Chops is the podcast for small businesses looking to build their brand and stop wasting money on marketing without a plan. We provide clear, bite-sized examples that show how branding can boost your business, increase sales, and reduce risk. You’ll also learn how clear and focused branding will attract and retain top talent and make business decisions easier. Each episode ends with an actionable takeaway you can apply today.

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S01 E34 From Meh to Memorable: The Business Naming Blueprint

34:19

S01 E33 Brand Archetype Series - The Rebel

08:53

S01 E32 Brand Archetype Series - The Hero

09:17

S01 E31 Original Content, Real Results: Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness

23:17

S01 E30 Brand Archetype Series - The Sage

09:44

S01:E29 Turning Search Engines into Your Brand Megaphone

31:22

S01 E28 Brand Archetype Series - The Explorer

10:56

S01 E27 Your Brand Voice is Costing You Sales (Here’s Why)

23:32

S01:E26 Brand Archetypes Series - The Innocent

11:38

S01:E25 Should Your Brand Get Political? Let’s Chop It Up!

18:40

S01:E24 Stop Selling Weed. Start Selling a Brand.

34:06

S01:E23 From Forgettable to Unstoppable: Build Your Brand with Archetypes

19:37

S01:E22 Building a Business That People Want to Talk About

40:59

S01:E21 How to Master Your Ideal Client Profiles

20:50

S01:E20 The Role of Branding in Mergers and Acquisitions

27:18

S01:E19 Customer-Centric Marketing: The New Rules for Engaging Audiences

37:05

S01 E18 Building a Culture of Trust and Engagement

29:30

S01 E17 Why Sales and Marketing Teams Need to Work Together

23:36

S01 E16 How Building a Strong Brand Foundation can Transform Your Business

21:29

S01:E15 Mini Brands: The Psychological Impact of Branding on Children

18:39

S01 E14 Chopping Up Super Bowl Ads: Winners and Losers

34:33

S01 E13: Snoop Dogg and How Authenticity Always Wins in Branding

14:55

S01 E12 Brand Resolutions for 2025 - A Guide to Success

14:15

S01 E11: Building your Business with a Strong Brand Foundation

17:38

S01:E10 Unflappable Core Values: The Foundation of Business

26:44

S01:E09 The Power of Storytelling in Branding

38:01

S01:E08 Mastering LinkedIn for Personal Branding

26:57

S01:E07 Crafting Your Brand's Vision and Mission

20:26

S01:E06 Unlocking Business Growth with Go-to-Market Strategies

21:32

S01:E05 Empowering Sales Through Effective Branding

36:32

S01:E04 Trademarking Your Brand

30:25

S01 E03 Branding in the News - Pepsi, Coke, Jaguar, Wicked Movie

27:33

S01:E02 The Power of Purpose in Business

16:34

S01:E01 The Role of Branding in Business Growth

16:05

If you don't pay attention to your brand, no one else will either.

Brand Awareness Starts with You

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Meet Our Amazing Guests

Diane Chubb

Sigman, Khan & Chubb, PLLC

Diane Chubb has been practicing trademark and copyright law for over 25 years. She started as in-house counsel for 20th Century Fox in Los Angeles, handling trademark enforcement for the company’s 4000+ trademarks worldwide. (Yep, the Simpsons!) She partners with clients to leverage and develop valuable IP assets, increasing the value of the overall operation.

Walter Crosby

CEO – Helix Sales Development

Walter is CEO of Helix Sales Development, he engages with growth-minded entrepreneurs who are frustrated with underperformance, and have the desire & commitment to build a performance-based sales culture.

Michael Hanyes

Founder – Listen Innovate Grow

Michael is a B2B Go to Market Specialist. He is the Founder of his consulting firm, Listen Innovate Grow and author of the book, Listen Innovate Grow: A Guidebook for Start-Ups and SMEs to Acquire and Grow Business (B2B) Customers.

Angela Dunz

Angela Dunz – Angela is the #LinkedInBadass sharing her expertise in business development, professional branding, visibility & optimization on LinkedIn.

Beth Carr

Beth is a 15+ year marketing veteran, brand strategist, StoryBrand Certified Guide, and owner of Fortified, a brand-building consultancy.

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What Our Listeners Say About Us

Valuable insights on branding and marketing for any small business looking to do it right! I love how concise the information is, and how actionable the takeaways are. The examples and analogies throughout each episode are so relatable and really help to understand the concepts they discuss.

MUST LISTEN! If you’re a small business owner struggling with your branding or marketing, listen to this show. The hosts are easy to listen to, episodes are short and sweet, and the examples and tips provided are incredibly helpful.

Our Hosts

Zack Lemear

Zack Lemear is a brand strategist and partner at Pivot Creative, that brings over 24 years of expertise in marketing, branding, and technology. Zack brings a unique set of skills and perspective to help brands of all sizes achieve strategic clarity and focus.

Chris Duhaime

Chris Duhaime is founder of Pivot Creative with over 20 years experience in marketing, helping businesses of all sizes thrive. As a serial entrepreneur he really understands how business works bringing valuable insight to the show.

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