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How Real Brands Build Trust and Consistency (Most Companies Miss This Entirely)

July 22, 2026·46 min·5-min readconversationalbusiness
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Branding is not what a company says about itself, but what people think when they hear its name. Howard Lim, a branding expert who has rebranded companies sold for $750 million and taken brands public, breaks down the critical distinction between branding and marketing, emphasizing that t

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Howard Lim

conversational on The Vault Unlocked

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Howard LimSteve Jobs

Companies

AppleFoot LockerWSS

Products & Tools

iPhoneSIM system

Topics

BrandingEntrepreneurshipLeadershipMarketingProduct ManagementStartups

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