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We’re always on the lookout for tools that make work more efficient, whether that means faster content, fewer emails, or just less manual effort, both for ourselves and for the clients we support. We’ve tried a lot of things over the years: some worked, some didn’t. What we use now is the result of constant testing, feedback, and fine-tuning. From research, planning and time tracking to copy writing, video editing and automation, here’s how our current stack is built and how it might help shape yours too.

Most people assume personal brand is about standing out. But for founders, operators, and independent builders, it’s more about becoming easier to trust. In the early stages of building something new, you often are the clearest signal others can rely on. In this article, we unpack how to build your personal brand with a simple rhythm that is useful, honest, and actually sustainable.

Defining an Ideal Customer Profile is a rite of passage for most early-stage startups, but it’s often built on fiction. Founders rush to fill out templated profiles before any real market feedback, locking themselves into imagined segments that don’t convert. If your targeting and positioning strategy is already in place, the next step is making it real by figuring out who actually engages, buys, and sticks. That’s what a working ICP is for. This piece breaks down the problem with treating your ICP as a static artifact, and offers a clearer way to approach it as a working hypothesis. It challenges early teams to rethink what “ideal” really means when nothing is proven yet and lays out a lean process for turning guesses into traction.

For early-stage startups, every decision counts. You’re navigating with limited resources, racing against time, and working toward product-market fit before runway runs dry. That’s why your marketing strategy can’t be vague or reactive – it needs to be focused, flexible, and firmly rooted in a clear framework. The marketing mix, often referred to as the 4 Ps – Product, Price, Place, and Promotion – provides exactly that.

In the world of early-stage startups, capturing attention is a must. You have a groundbreaking idea, a passionate team, and a vision for the future, but none of that matters if you can’t make people stop scrolling, clicking, or scanning long enough to notice you.

Early-stage startups often prioritize product development and customer acquisition, leaving brand building as an afterthought. However, establishing a strong brand foundation and community from the start can significantly impact your long-term success while still supporting immediate revenue goals. This guide provides actionable strategies for startup founders to build brand equity and communities that drive sustainable growth.

Creating a marketing strategy is never easy, especially in the startup ecosystem, where it’s all too easy to get lost in the noise. In our previous blogposts – among many other useful topics – we’ve tackled why branding is important from the very beginning, and we’ve given some tips and useful knowledge on the basics of digital marketing. We’ve introduced the concept of the marketing funnel and this time around we’re going to delve into the task of creating a marketing strategy by implementing the segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP) method. 

A marketing funnel, or simply “funnel,” illustrates how a company guides potential customers step by step toward its brand. As people move through the different stages of the funnel, they become increasingly engaged until they eventually turn into loyal customers.

In today’s world, digital marketing is no longer just an option but a mandatory element for businesses. It’s no coincidence that this approach has gained immense popularity in recent years, leading companies to allocate 56% of their marketing budget to digital channels. This is especially true for startups, which must constantly keep pace with market trends and competitors.

A brand is the combination of tangible and intangible characteristics that define a business’s entire identity. It creates an image in people’s minds—not just for customers but also for investors, other market players, and even employees. That’s why it’s crucial for a company to communicate its values and beliefs through its brand, reflecting its core mission.