Brand vs. Business #Explained

Let’s get real:
Anyone can start a business. You can sell a product, set up a Shopify store, ship out a few orders, and technically—you’re in business.

But building a brand?

That’s a whole different game.

The brands you remember, talk about, and trust didn’t just sell something—they made you feel something. They told a story. They showed up consistently. They owned their positioning in the market and made themselves visible.

And that’s exactly why PR matters.

✨ Why Businesses Sell Products, But Brands Build Loyalty

You’ve probably seen this in action:

Jose’s Local Pizza Shop might have better ingredients than Domino’s.
But Domino’s is everywhere, in the media, in the conversation, and in the customer’s mind.

That’s the power of brand. And brand is built with visibility.

PR is how you bridge the gap between the business you’ve built and the brand you’re becoming.

🎤 4 Ways to Start Building a Brand That’s Known (Not Just Seen)

1. Be Authentic (Yes, Really)

This gets said a lot—but most founders skip over it. Authenticity doesn’t mean oversharing. It means clarity. It means standing confidently in what you believe in, how you operate, and who your product is really for.

The brands that feel like “their own niche”? That’s not an accident—it’s strategy + authenticity.

2. Let Your Brand Personality Shine

People buy from people they connect with. Even in CPG. Even in corporate. Even in health and wellness.

Whether your brand is bold, quirky, minimalist, luxurious, joyful, rebellious, or nurturing—it should feel like something. Your brand voice is an extension of your customer experience.

PR gives you the platform to express that personality in interviews, podcasts, features, and more.

3. Position Your Brand Like a Leader

Your product might be incredible—but if your positioning isn’t clear, it gets lost in the noise.

Brand positioning answers:

• Who is this for?

• What does it do?

• How does it work?

• Why is it different?

• Why now?

When you can say this clearly in a pitch, on a podcast, or in a press release—you become unforgettable.

4. Turn All of This Into Your Messaging & Media Strategy

Brand messaging is every touchpoint with your customer.
That includes:

• What you say in interviews

• How you pitch journalists

• What your packaging looks like

• How your product is written about in the press

If your personality, authenticity, and positioning aren't showing up in your PR strategy, your message is falling flat.

💡 Want to Be Featured in the Media Like the Brands You Admire?

You don’t need a fancy publicist or a big budget.

You need a system—a roadmap to show up strategically, pitch with confidence, and get featured in the press as the brand you already are.

That’s what we teach inside Pitch Party, our DIY PR course made for:
🎤 Product brands, service providers & founders
🎤 People who want to own their narrative
🎤 Founders who are tired of being the best-kept secret

🎯 Inside the Pitch Party DIY PR Course, You'll Learn:

• How to craft your brand positioning for PR

• Exactly how to write a pitch that gets opened & published

• Where to find free media leads (like Qwoted + HARO)

• How to land features in outlets like Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Forbes, and more

• How to use media features to build your brand credibility + SEO

→ Join the DIY PR Course Now 
We’ll help you turn your business into a brand people recognize, respect, and remember.

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Welcome! We’re Visibility on Purpose—a team of visibility strategists who help founders like you get seen, heard, and featured in top-tier media.

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