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Build the heart of your brand

A strong brand isn't a logo — it's a clear core that everything else flows from. This free guide walks you through two proven models: the layered brand-core model and the 12 brand archetypes. Leave your email and read the full guide right away.

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The brand-core model

Picture your brand as rings around a core. The deeper you go, the more it's about why you exist; the further out, the more it's about how you show up. Nail the inner rings first — the rest becomes consistent almost by itself.

EssenceAudienceValuesIdentityPromiseMissionVision

Essence

Your reason to exist, in one powerful sentence. Why do you do what you do?

Vision

The world you want to help create. What's the dream you're working toward?

Mission

How you'll reach that vision — the road you take to get there.

Promise

What customers can expect from you. The honest "what's in it for me?"

Identity

The face and voice of your brand — visuals and story. Which archetype fits?

Values

The principles you stand for and won't compromise on.

Audience

Who you do it for, how you reach them, and what makes you different.

The 12 archetypes

An archetype gives your brand a recognizable personality, so customers connect with your story instead of your features. Pick the one that fits your deepest drive — it guides your tone, your visuals and how you talk to your audience.

HeroHeroMasteryOutlawOutlawLiberationMagicianMagicianPowerInnocentInnocentSafetySageSageKnowledgeExplorerExplorerFreedomEverymanEverymanBelongingJesterJesterJoyLoverLoverIntimacyCaregiverCaregiverServiceRulerRulerControlCreatorCreatorInnovationProvidestructureBuildconnectionLeaveamarkPursuemeaning

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