Divided by Brand
Divided by Brand
Daniel Ocock
Each episode dives into the heart of entrepreneurship, branding, and the transformative journeys of business owners. Each episode is a vibrant mix of stories, strategies, and the occasional 'Lightning Challenge', offering insights and entertainment alike. Join us as we explore the pivots, challenges, and triumphs that define the entrepreneurial spirit and branding. Whether you're launching a startup or scaling your business, there's something here to inspire and ignite. Produced by Daniel Ocock a brand identity specialist with over 20 years design experience and founder of Vie Design Co.
Should you design your startup business brand now?
Spotlight GuestI chat with Adib Bamieh who has 15+ years working as COO and CEO of various startups including Base PT, Henchman, TravelNest, Chip Financial and extensive experience in hospitality and finance. Adib works to a pragmatic approach of understanding what businesses need at the right time.Adib has led a number of companies through strategy changes and business transformation projects. He specialises in workflow management and high growth businesses and is in his element when supporting businesses to get more from their teams.Get Your Brand Score ReportFollow this link to find out if your brand matches your ambition.Looking for more brand resources here's 6 simple focus points that will help add value to your brand vision. Key moments: 13 min - Why a fascination with startups.25 min - When can you define your brand?27 min - Funded startups and brand credibility.31 min - Can brand polish a turd? The quality of your product.35 min -The most common brand mistakes from founders.Connect with AdibAdib Bamieh - LinkedInBamboo OrchardBoldest BrandBang & OlufsenAbout the showDivided by Brand is a show for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners and influencers. Primarily an interview based show. Produced by Daniel Ocock a brand identity specialist with over 20 years design experience and founder of Vie Design Co.
May 24, 2023
1 hr 4 min
How to get brand right on video
Spotlight GuestI chat with Augie Johnston a 36 year old ex-YouTuber and former professional basketball player, turned entrepreneur. He is currently making waves in the video editing industry as a result of his promising start-up called VidChops. It assists video creators, influencers, and digital marketers by carrying out the hard work of editing their videos. This allows them to focus more on the “content” side of their productions to therefore help them create more videos and better videos for their channel or brand.Augie works with full time YouTubers, online personalities, thought leaders, and anyone that creates online videos for their businesses.Get Your Brand Score ReportFollow this link to find out if your brand matches your ambition.Looking for more brand resources here's 6 simple focus points that will help add value to your brand vision. Key moments: 17 min - Does your brand keep viewers engaged in video content?19 min - Top 5 brand assets for video30 min - What mistakes do most people make with brand on video?34 min - Vidchops, from startup to thriving business47 min - Using AI in YouTube video - Jump cutting and moreConnect with AugieAugie Johnstone - LinkedInVidChops Augie Johnstone - YouTubeBoldest BrandNikeMentioned in this episode:DescriptAbout the showDivided by Brand is a show for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners and influencers. Primarily an interview based show. Produced by Daniel Ocock a brand identity specialist with over 20 years design experience and founder of Vie Design Co.
Apr 5, 2023
1 hr
How do you add personality to brand messaging?
Spotlight GuestI chat with Meghan Downs, an artist-turned-copywriter. With a background in running a handmade ceramics studio, Meghan learned first-hand how to market a small business. Her creative arts background gives her the ability to think in both a creative and critical way. Meghan specialises in working with SMEs. Helping to find their voice and market themselves in a way that connects to their customer and shows their true personality.Get Your Brand Score ReportFollow this link to find out if your brand matches your ambition.Looking for more brand resources here's 6 simple focus points that will help add value to your brand vision. Key moments: From artist to copywriter - 10:50What is brand messaging? - 17:40What are the most common brand messaging mistakes? - 20:30Where to start with personality & brand messaging - 26:505 easy ways to add personality to your brand’s website copy - 30:12Connect with MeghanLinktree - https://linktr.ee/meghandownsMeghans Free download – 5 easy ways to add personality to your brand’s website copy - https://subscribepage.io/xu3trSMeghans Website - https://meghandowns.co.uk/Boldest BrandBeauty Pie - https://www.beautypie.com/Mentioned in this episode:Monzo - https://monzo.com/About the showDivided by Brand is a show for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners and influencers. Primarily an interview based show. Produced by Daniel Ocock a brand identity specialist with over 20 years design experience and founder of Vie Design Co.
Nov 25, 2022
1 hr 9 min
How important is content for your brand?
Spotlight GuestMark Howells has over 15 years of experience across all areas of marketing which started in the trenches, covering everything from content to analytics and advertising to automation. In diverse industries from accounting firms to cycling apparel ecomm, he has been both a jack of all trades employee as well as consulted small to enterprise level organizations.This base of knowledge allows him to pool information on what works and what doesn't when looking across a content marketing strategy.Get Your Brand Score ReportIs your brand ready to be considered a top brand in your sector? Find out hereLooking for more brand resources here's 6 simple focus points that will help add value to your brand vision.Key moments:Brand & Strategy - 9:24Where do you start? - 16:20Making life easier with brand - 25:103 Things to help align content with brand - 38:30Ai in marketing - 46:45Connect with MarkCalendly LinkedIn (Mark Howells)Boldest BrandGoogle - For being invitingAbout the showDivided by Brand is a show for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners and influencers. Primarily an interview based show. Produced by Daniel Ocock a brand identity specialist with over 20 years design experience and founder of Vie Design Co.
Oct 27, 2022
1 hr 4 min
The impact of a well thought-out brand - 5 of 5
Things we spoke about in this episode:Brand optimisationUniting a boardBrand cultureCommunication to clients About the Brand Scran mini series:I'm your host, Daniel Ocock featuring Co host Alistair Gladstone. Brand Scran is a bonus x5 episode mini series that aims to help uncover the value of brand strategy done right. As the CEO, Founder or Director of a business. How can brand unite your business and make you more profit? Listen to Daniel Ocock (Brand Identity Specialist) and Alistair Gladstone (Brand Strategy Expert) talking about multiple brand strategy topics for ambitious business owners to learn from.Connect with us:Daniel OcockAlistair Gladstone
May 10, 2022
1 hr
Blast Off - 4 of 5
Things we spoke about in this episode:Importance of managing your launchMarketing opportunities generatedTelling brand storyHow important is brand sign off?How to launch your re-brand?About the Brand Scran mini series:I'm your host, Daniel Ocock featuring Co host Alistair Gladstone. Brand Scran is a bonus x5 episode mini series that aims to help uncover the value of brand strategy done right. As the CEO, Founder or Director of a business. How can brand unite your business and make you more profit? Listen to Daniel Ocock (Brand Identity Specialist) and Alistair Gladstone (Brand Strategy Expert) talking about multiple brand strategy topics for ambitious business owners to learn from.Connect with us:Daniel OcockAlistair Gladstone
May 9, 2022
1 hr
Ugly babies - 3 of 5
Things we spoke about in this episode:Whats going in in your clients brain when they engage with your brand?Ugly babies. Feedback that you need to hear not want to hearCognitive BiasDo your researchDo focus groups work?Good & Bad DataAbout the Brand Scran mini series:I'm your host, Daniel Ocock featuring Co host Alistair Gladstone. Brand Scran is a bonus x5 episode mini series that aims to help uncover the value of brand strategy done right. As the CEO, Founder or Director of a business. How can brand unite your business and make you more profit? Listen to Daniel Ocock (Brand Identity Specialist) and Alistair Gladstone (Brand Strategy Expert) talking about multiple brand strategy topics for ambitious business owners to learn from.Connect with us:Daniel OcockAlistair Gladstone
May 7, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Kill your darlings - 2 of 5
Things we spoke about in this episode:Do you view your brand objectively?The magic of brandingComing out of your comfort zoneBrand equityAbout the Brand Scran mini series:I'm your host, Daniel Ocock featuring Co host Alistair Gladstone. Brand Scran is a bonus x5 episode mini series that aims to help uncover the value of brand strategy done right. As the CEO, Founder or Director of a business. How can brand unite your business and make you more profit? Listen to Daniel Ocock (Brand Identity Specialist) and Alistair Gladstone (Brand Strategy Expert) talking about multiple brand strategy topics for ambitious business owners to learn from.Connect with us:Daniel OcockAlistair Gladstone
May 6, 2022
50 min
Don't dream your brand up in the pub - 1 of 5
Things we spoke about in this episode:What do we see when it comes to the typical growth cycle of a companyWhat is brand optimisationWhy brand is your most important assetBrand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Tactical MarketingAbout the Brand Scran mini series:I'm your host, Daniel Ocock with Co host Alistair Gladstone. Brand Scran is a bonus x5 episode mini series that aims to help uncover the value of brand strategy done right. As the CEO, Founder or Director of a business. How can brand unite your business and make you more profit? Listen to Daniel Ocock (Brand Identity Specialist) and Alistair Gladstone (Brand Strategy Expert) talking about multiple brand strategy topics for ambitious business owners to learn from.Connect with us:Daniel OcockAlistair Gladstone
May 5, 2022
1 hr
What value does brand deliver?
Spotlight GuestAdam Rosen is an entrepreneur that loves to support business owners and share his rollercoaster startup journey to help those on a similar path. As a founder of a tech startup, Adam spent five years leading a college recruiting startup that was acquired in 2019 by a leading college marketing firm. On the side, he is a paid speaker and has coached hundreds of startup and small business owners. His primary focus is on helping startups get more sales appointments, hassle-free, through his lead generation business, Email Outreach Company.Get Your Brand Score ReportFollow this link to find out if your brand matches your ambition.Key moments:How important is brand to sales - 13minHow do you create a team spirit or brand culture virtually?  - 25minBranding in The Metaverse - 29minWhich mistake have you embraced the most? - 35minBrand & Confidence - 51minConnect with AdamLinkedIn (Adam Rosen)Email Outreach CompanyBoldest BrandGrant Cardone - For being authenticAbout the showDivided by Brand is a show for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners and influencers. Primarily an interview based show. Produced by Daniel Ocock a brand identity specialist with over 20 years design experience and founder of Vie Design Co.
Apr 28, 2022
1 hr 1 min
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