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Howard Lim on Authentic Branding: Designing Companies from the Inside Out

Howard Lim on Authentic Branding: Designing Companies from the Inside Out

Update: 2025-08-28
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This week on The Unified Brand Podcast, we’re joined by Howard Lim — renowned branding expert, business strategist, and author of Authentic Branding. With over 30 years of experience and a client list including Apple, Disney, DreamWorks, and Honda, Howard shares timeless insights on building brands with soul, vision, and long-term clarity.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Why most companies unknowingly outgrow their original brand identity

  • The three parts of a brand every business must understand: position, identity, and image

  • How to design companies from the inside out using Howard’s SIM model (Strategy, Implementation, Management)

  • The dangers of fragmented branding and "brand schizophrenia"

  • Why consistent brand DNA is non-negotiable — and how to define yours

  • Case studies that grew 2000x by applying authentic branding principles

  • The real difference between branding, marketing, and advertising

Howard also reveals the origin of his bestselling book Authentic Branding, and offers practical tips you can apply immediately to realign and future-proof your brand.


Get the book: Authentic Branding by Howard Lim on Amazon


For Howard’s brand assessment offer -  howard@howcreative.com


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If you're a founder or marketer looking to build a brand people genuinely care about, this is a must-listen.

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Howard Lim on Authentic Branding: Designing Companies from the Inside Out

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