WHO IS THIS FOR
✓ You want to build a business that actually reflects your values and speaks to the right people.
✓ You want to reconnect with the why behind your business—beyond just making money.
✓ Your website is live, but it’s crickets—no sales, no engagement, no real connection with your audience.
✓ You know there’s something unique about what you offer—you just need to define it, own it, and make it impossible to ignore.
✓ You want to build a brand you can confidently stand behind:)
WHY IT WORKS
WHAT’S INSIDE
This 30+ page digital workbook is loaded with exercises designed to get you thinking a bit differently about your brand. It helps you uncover what makes your brand unique, pinpoint your ideal audience, and refine & define your message—all in a way that actually feels clear and doable. This is a tool you'll return to again and again as your brand evolves, and your marketing and design team will than you for having it!
Inside your workbook:
✓ Logo vs. Brand—Understanding the Difference
✓ Defining Your Target Audience & Perfect Customer
✓ Crafting Your Business Persona
✓ Unlocking Your Brand’s Personality
✓ The Power of Brand Words
✓ What Makes You Unique
✓ Why You Do What You Do
✓ Discovering Your Core Values
✓ Creating the Perfect Company Tagline
...and more!
WHAT TO EXPECT
FEEDBACK
— CHARLOTTE JENKINS-ROYER • BE THE OVUM
— JONI HARGRAVE • GOLDIE
— COLIN MUDD • JAY’S DOWNTOWN
— SUSAN DINAPOLI, THE PEARL ARTISAN
— CHARLOTTE JENKINS-ROYER • BE THE OVUM
— TIFFANY WISMER , LUNA’S
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Skip the wishy-washy brand statements and second-guessing your audience—this workbook gives you the clarity, confidence, and strategy to build a brand that help you actually connect with your exact audience and build an authentic business that then hopefully converts. With expert exercises and step-by-step guidance, you’ll define your brand’s purpose, refine your message, and make your business impossible to ignore. No more wasted time or missed opportunities—just a clear path forward.
THIS IS A ONE-TIME LIFELONG INVESTMENT
MEET THE CREATOR
I created this workbook to help more small businesses, startups, and non-profits—like yours—build strong, authentic brands that stand out. Over 15 years in the making, this workbook combines the most powerful exercises I’ve used with my clients, packaged into one easy-to-follow guide.
This same guidance would cost you over $500 in one-on-one consulting sessions with me, and are now available at one affordable price—giving you the tools to move forward with confidence and clarity.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, we kindly ask that you do not share, copy, or distribute the workbook in any form.
This workbook is the result of years of experience, effort, and expertise. We understand how easy it is to forward digital work, but doing so undervalues the creatives, consultants, and producers who make resources like this possible.
If someone you know would benefit from the workbook, please share this page with them so they can access it for themselves. Thank you for respecting and supporting this work!
Here’s the link;) themuddshop.co/brand-development-workbook
It depends on how much time you want to invest. There are no rules here!
Some clients take a deep-dive approach, working through each exercise slowly and methodically, over weeks or even months. Others power through the workbook in a weekend or even on a lunch break. There’s no right or wrong way—move at your own pace and feel free to revisit any sections as your brand evolves.
Not at all! You don’t need any prior business or branding experience to get value from this workbook.
While having an idea or concept in mind is helpful ;) the workbook isn’t designed to help create a business idea from scratch—it’s here to help you dig deeper, refine your vision, and unlock your brand’s full potential.
Yes, absolutely!
The Workbook is designed for both new businesses and existing ones looking to refine or reimagine their brand. Whether you're clarifying your messaging, updating your visuals, or shifting your brand’s direction, the exercises will guide you through the process. It helps you dig deep, identify what’s working (and what’s not), and realign and redefine your brand with confidence.
Nope!
The Brand Development Workbook is designed to grow with you. If your business shifts, simply start from the beginning or revisit specific exercises with a fresh perspective. Use it as a lifelong resource to refine and realign your brand whenever needed. Whether you're evolving, pivoting, or fine-tuning, this workbook is here to support you for a lifetime—no repurchasing required.
Yes, 100%.
Desktop: Once you’ve opened your confirmation email, once you click the Download button, the PDF should in a new browser window. Right-click on the PDF, or click the download arrow/button (varies depending on your browser and browser settings). Open the PDF in a PDF Compatible Reader/Application. Many of the exercises are editable, which means you can type right into the document—make sure you frequently save your changes so you don’t loose everything you’ve already completed.
Mobile/Tablet: Follow the same download steps as above, however where the PDF opens or “downloads to” varies depending on your device and settings. Once you’ve located the PDF you can easily open and view it on your device. However, due to the various operating systems out there, the flexibility and usability isn’t as great as desktop. But don’t let that stop you! You can always view the PDF on your phone and take notes in a notebook. **see the question below ;)
Yes, absolutely! Please do. We love this method most — especially when printed double-sided to save a few trees;)
Studies actually show that writing out thoughts, ideas, and brainstorms long hand is significantly more powerful than typing. When you physically write things down, your focus and comprehension extends to the task at hand, and it’s more likely to trigger a waterfall of ideas to follow because the act of writing is a self-conscious one. Sure it's a bit slower than typing, but slower isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Writing allows you to engage with the whole process, potentially creating better and more well-thought out ideas. Write it out long hang, let that creative side run free!
❝ The length of each exercise was totally digestible. I printed it out so I could hand write my responses. I prefer that much more than digital… ❞
— JONI HARGRAVE, GOLDIE
If you have a question about The Brand Development Workbook that we haven’t answered, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at: themuddshop@gmail.com
Image Credits:
Fairy Castle (2017) analogue film. Jonathan Bennett - Isle of Skye, Scotland
A Beautiful Reflection, 35mm film. Katrine Noer - Denmark
Glass Staircase at the Go'o Shrine (2002). Hiroshi Sugimoto - Naoshima, Japan
ROUW: Rituals from Zeeland (2017), Luncheon Magazine. Annemarieke Van Drimmelen - Zeeland, Netherlands (Dutch province)
Iceberg (2023), charcoal drawing. Johann Zelenin - Munich, Germany