Building a Thought Leader's Brand

From Viral Buzz to Booked Stages with a Scalable Brand System

In our collaboration with Stanford Adjunct Professor Jeremy Utley, we embarked on a journey to amplify academic ideas through personal branding. Our mission was to help Jeremy find his distinctive voice, creating a platform that resonates with intellectual authority and fosters connection.

Palto Alto

The Challenge

Jeremy came to us as a respected thought leader with strong word-of-mouth credibility but no scalable platform to showcase his expertise. He needed a way to consistently book speaking engagements, expand his audience, and convert followers into loyal fans across multiple channels.

Credibility, No Platform

Jeremy had expertise and credibility, but no professional digital presence to showcase it

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Existing GoDaddy site felt impersonal and didn’t reflect his unique voice

No Portfolio or CTA Capture

The site lacked ways to highlight work or convert visitors into leads

Missed Opportunities

Viral attention wasn’t translating into speaking gigs, subscribers, or lasting engagement

Before After

The Solution

We developed a comprehensive brand and digital strategy to position Jeremy as a sought-after speaker and thought leader. This included:

Brand Identity & Visual Design

Cohesive style, typography, and color palette to convey authority and approachability

Website & Content Strategy

A fully optimized platform highlighting talks, media, and resources, designed to convert visitors into leads

Content & Social Media

Engaging copy, graphics, and video content to amplify reach and build a recognizable personal brand

Lead Generation

Automated email campaigns and strategic calls-to-action that turned website traffic into booked engagements

The Results

Jeremy went from “word-of-mouth” credibility to a booked speaker and thought leader with a scalable digital platform. His brand now drives impact across multiple channels.

Booked Speaking Stages

Secured opportunities at prestigious conferences, including Google and Stanford

Podcast & Content Growth

Built a fan base of 20,000+ through podcast launches and consistent content distribution

Inbound Leads

Streamlined website and email strategy generated ongoing inquiries and speaking requests, while securing a #1 Google ranking for key searches

Brand Consistency

A style guide ensured professional and cohesive messaging across all platforms