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Apr 2024
20m 35s

What We've Learned From 5 Rebrands

Kenzi Green Design
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My co-founder behind The Brief Collective and I discuss what we've learned from rebranding multiple times as designers over the years. Everyone knows branding yourself as a designer is hard and this episode uncovers what limiting beliefs, barriers, and mindset blocks we've had to break through to get to where we are. (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp

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