Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In my career in branding and design agencies I have seen clients and companies make the same avoidable mistakes over and over. Here are the 10 Biggest Branding Mistakes that you need to know so you can help your clients avoid them and so you don’t fall victim to them in your own business. The focus is on developing a clear brand strategy - the hub of the wheel that everything else your business does revolves around.
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This video is for entrepreneurs, designers, creative professionals and anyone interested in brand strategy, business planning, graphic design, design trend, marketing and communications.
Philip VanDusen is the owner of Verhaal Brand Design, a brand strategy and design agency and the founder of Brand Design Masters, an ecosystem of mastermind groups, courses and networking communities for creative professionals and digital entrepreneurs seeking to build bullet-proof personal brands, agencies and businesses.
Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on how to build successful brands for themselves or for the clients and customers they serve.
In my career in branding and design agencies I have seen clients and companies make the same avoidable mistakes over and over. Here are the 10 Biggest Branding Mistakes that you need to know so you can help your clients avoid them and so you don’t fall victim to them in your own business. The focus is on developing a clear brand strategy - the hub of the wheel that everything else your business does revolves around.
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Philip VanDusen is the owner of Verhaal Brand Design, a brand strategy and design agency and the founder of Brand Design Masters, an ecosystem of mastermind groups, courses and networking communities for creative professionals and digital entrepreneurs seeking to build bullet-proof personal brands, agencies and businesses.
Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on how to build successful brands for themselves or for the clients and customers they serve.
![Your Job Doesnt Care About You - Career Advice for Graphic Designers [Rant]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wu7aC8DJpHk/mqdefault.jpg "Your Job Doesnt Care About You - Career Advice for Graphic Designers [Rant]
Heres some career advice for you graphic designers out there. The creative industry is tough out there right now. Recently, Ive seen some close friends, colleagues, and members of our community get laid off, even after dedicating decades to their companies.
Its frustrating, and I felt compelled to share some unfiltered truths about the reality of working in the design industry.
In this video, I share - or rant about :-) - nine key pieces of advice, covering topics like why you are your own best advocate, why HR isn’t your friend, the importance of networking, and how to maintain a mindset of constant learning. Well also dive into the ageism prevalent in our industry, the significance of showcasing your work, and much more.
So, buckle up for some hard truths and essential advice to help you navigate your career in graphic design!
#graphicdesign #careeradvice #personalbranding
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Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant and the owner of a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.")
