David Brier | The Brandfather

Anyone who says branding isn't important, remind them of this: Liquid Death raised $125 million. A brand built on a rebellious attitude, fun, and having an unmistakable voice in the water space. Then remind them of this: Liquid Death is just "canned water."

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Never confuse Consistency with Monotony

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What do you guys have? No woke stuff.

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The Pillsbury Doughboy died at 71. Most brands don't last seven months. Cause of death: Yeast infection and repeated pokes to the belly. He's survived by his wife Play Dough, three children — John Dough, Jane Dough, and Baby Dill — plus one in the oven. Service will be held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes. (I didn't write this. The internet did. But I'm stealing it.) Here's the branding lesson hiding in this ridiculous obituary: The Doughboy worked for 71 years because he was: → Immediately edible → Instantly recognizable → Impossible to confuse with anyone else One giggle. One poke. One "Hoo-hoo!" That's it. That's the whole brand. No repositioning. No "refreshing the brand for Gen Z." No committee deciding he should be "more relatable." Just a chubby dough blob doing the same thing for seven decades. Meanwhile, most brands can't stay consistent for seven months. They panic. They pivot. They chase trends. They kill what made them memorable in the first place. The Doughboy never pivoted. And that's why we're still talking about him. R.I.P. to a legend who understood: The best brand strategy is being unforgettable — being hot — and never apologizing for it. Thanks to whoever originally wrote this. If your brand isn’t rising to the occasion, let’s jump on a call. I promise we'll get your brand rising. DavidBrierCalendar.as.me/IntroductorySe…

Some brands feel lucky. Others engineer it. Most companies assume success comes from better marketing, bigger budgets, or louder promotion. Wrong. The brands that dominate their category usually follow a very different playbook — one built on clear differentiation and strategic positioning, not luck. That’s why I put together something I normally charge for. A short guide called “The Lucky Brand.” Inside it are 10 branding strategies used by companies that refuse to blend in and instead build brands that demand attention. No fluff. No academic theory. Just the principles that help a brand: • stand out in crowded markets • attract customers who actually care • escape the commodity trap If your brand feels harder to grow than it should be… Start here. Free download: risingabovethenoise.com/landing/lucky-…

Think of me as a Traffic Cop for ensuring you and I connect at the intersection of Awesome and Brilliant. You get to choose which one you are. I’ll gladly be the other.

What you make or sell is not the same as what your customers are buying. Getting your brand story on point starts where your customer is, not where you are.