What is a "Brand"? - The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast

carmcapriotto · August 16

People tend to think of a company’s brand as their logo, colors, and maybe some fonts. But there’s so much more to a brand. It goes so much deeper than visuals and marketing. That’s what we’re talking about in this episode of The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.

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The Definition of a Brand (00:00:10) The hosts discuss the components of a brand and emphasize that it is more than just a logo, colors, and fonts.
The Importance of Branding (00:01:25) The hosts highlight the significance of branding as the foundation of a company and its role in shaping how people perceive the business.
Examples of Successful Brands (00:03:55) The hosts mention Harley Davidson and the 30A lifestyle brand as examples of brands that have successfully created a distinct identity and lifestyle for their customers.
The power of a brand (00:07:12) Discussion on how a brand can evoke emotion and create a sense of identity for people.
Chick-fil-A's brand and customer service (00:09:00) Exploration of Chick-fil-A's brand and its emphasis on warm, friendly, and welcoming customer service.
Dirty Dicks' brand and intentional rudeness (00:12:08) Mention of a restaurant called Dirty Dicks, known for intentionally insulting and being rude to customers as part of their brand.
Creating a Brand Identity (00:13:33) Discussion on the importance of creating a brand identity and how it goes beyond just designing a logo.
Being Female Friendly (00:14:10) The hosts share their experience of creating a brand around being female friendly and the positive impact it had on their business.
Building a Brand (00:16:43) Tips on building a brand, including the importance of self-promotion and defining the feelings and expectations customers should have.
The importance of brand integrity (00:19:47) Discussion on how a strong brand identity requires living up to core values and maintaining integrity.
Sticking to your brand essence (00:20:47) Emphasis on the need to commit to your brand and avoid negative changes that may compromise its essence.
Sponsorship and conclusion (00:21:06) Acknowledgment of RepairPal as the sponsor and a closing message about the podcast and the Aftermarket Radio Network.