122. Start Standing Out With These 4 Steps (Food Brand Strategy Blueprint Part 1)
Food Business Marketing | Brand Strategy Tips to Build Real Food Brands
Release Date: 03/06/2025
Food Business Marketing | Brand Strategy Tips to Build Real Food Brands
Your product might be great, but that’s just the beginning. Learn what can actually set your brand apart to build clarity and trust as you scale.
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What’s the difference between running a food business and building a memorable brand? You'll hear a powerful mindset shift and a real example to help you build with more clarity, consistency, and purpose.
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Today’s episode is a little less strategy teaching and more self-reflection about how you learn best. In part, this is to help you maximize investment of your time and money when you want to learn something for your business, but also because I want to get your feedback about the content I create as well! I will walk you through common learning styles to help you think about how you best absorb new ideas and take action in your food business. You'll find the link below to the short survey to help shape future content and support, whether...
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Does brand strategy apply to B2B brands in the food industry? Absolutely! In Ep 132, I share why it matters, how it works, and what makes it different. If you’re a B2B business looking to stand out, build trust, and scale faster, this one’s for you.
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What if you created a Connection Plan instead of a traditional Marketing Plan? In Ep 131, we explore how a connection-first approach to marketing can help both B2C and B2B brands build loyalty and stand out.
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Brand positioning is the heart of your strategy—it connects what you stand for with what your fans value most. In Ep 130, you’ll learn how to write a brand positioning statement that brings clarity to your messaging and confidence to your next move.
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When time is short, your brand strategy can be your biggest time-saver. In Ep 129, I share 3 simple steps to create on-brand marketing content—faster + with less stress—so you can take aligned action without burning out.
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If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to tell a compelling brand story, you’re not alone—and there's good news! You might just be starting in the wrong place. In this episode, I share the story behind crafting a meaningful and memorable brand story. That includes why your brand story should support your strategy—not come before it. You’ll learn how to use the 3Cs framework (Company, Competitors, and Consumers...in that order!) to uncover meaningful insights that make your brand story stand out and connect. Tune in to discover: Why skipping ahead in your brand story is like skipping...
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Brand strategy isn’t just for big brands—it’s your competitive advantage as a growing food business. Learn how starting with strategy gives you the clarity, confidence, and cohesion to stand out and scale with purpose.
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Ever feel like you’re running in circles? I'm sharing a funny but true story that reminded me how a simple shift in perspective can lead to surprising relief—especially if you feel stuck in your food business.
info_outlineEvery strong food brand starts with a clear foundation. But how do you define what truly makes your brand different?
In this episode - the first in a three-part series - I'm breaking down Step 1: Defining the 4C’s of your Brand Strategy Inputs. These are some of the key elements that help you build a strong, strategic food brand that stands out...but in my Brand Strategy System, I put a twist on each of them!
You’ll learn:
✅ The 4C’s: Context, Company, Competitors, and Consumers— why they matter so much.
✅ How to define your brand’s vision, purpose, and unfair advantage.
✅ How to analyze your competitors without getting caught in a comparison trap.
✅ The key to understanding your ideal customer’s pain points & desires.
✅ How these inputs lay the groundwork for your brand positioning and messaging.
📋 Download the FREE Brand Checkup Scorecard to assess where your brand stands: realfoodbrands.com/brandcheckup
🔜 Next Up: In Episode 123, we’ll take these inputs and synthesize them into a clear, compelling brand position that sets you apart. Don’t miss it!
📢 Need help refining your brand? Set up a Brand Audit Session to get personalized insights on how to strengthen and align your brand. Learn more at www.realfoodbrands.com or email me at [email protected].