Start With Story

Reflections on branding, creativity, and building something real.

This is where we think out loud — about the creative process, the small decisions that shape a brand, and what it means to build something that actually feels like you.

If it sparks something, we’d love to hear from you.

And if you’re ready to go deeper, our book and online course walk you through the same 7-step process we use with our clients — from your Origin Story to launch.

You Don’t Need to Invent Your Brand — You Need to Uncover It

You Don’t Need to Invent Your Brand — You Need to Uncover It

You Don’t Need to Invent Your Brand — You Need to Uncover ItStoryRise Marketing
Published on: 22/05/2025

Most people think branding starts from scratch — but it starts from your story. Learn why your brand is already there, and how to shape it with purpose.

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Why Your Weirdest Ideas Are Often the Right Ones

Why Your Weirdest Ideas Are Often the Right Ones

Why Your Weirdest Ideas Are Often the Right OnesStoryRise Marketing
Published on: 15/05/2025

Your brand name doesn’t need to be trendy — it needs to be true. Discover why your most unexpected name ideas are often rooted in your origin story.

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We Started With the Origin Story - Everything Else Followed

We Started With the Origin Story - Everything Else Followed

We Started With the Origin Story - Everything Else FollowedStoryRise Marketing
Published on: 01/05/2025

We didn’t have a plan. Just a shared instinct: start with story. Here’s how that one choice built everything that followed.

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