Started a Business at 16 → Now a Branding CEO | Ep 31

Branding, personal branding, and marketing strategy are essential for entrepreneurs who want their business to stand out online. In this episode of Powerful on Purpose, host Leslie Capps sits down with Blaire Brown, founder and CEO of Visionary Advantages, to talk about how entrepreneurs can build a powerful brand, improve their online presence, and grow a successful business.

Blaire Brown is a branding expert and entrepreneur who started her first business at just 16 years old, designing and selling handmade handbags before platforms like Etsy even existed. Her entrepreneurial journey led her to New York City, fashion school, corporate branding and marketing, and eventually launching her own brand strategy studio that helps businesses transform how they show up online.

Today, through Visionary Advantages, Blaire helps founders, entrepreneurs, and companies elevate their brand strategy, website presence, marketing messaging, and visual identity so their business reflects the true quality of what they offer.

In this conversation, Blaire shares:
• How she started her first business at 16
• Why many successful businesses struggle with branding and marketing
• The biggest brand mistakes entrepreneurs make online
• How founders can build a brand that attracts the right clients
• Why community and support are essential for women entrepreneurs

If you're building a business, launching a brand, or trying to improve your online presence, marketing strategy, and brand identity, this episode will give you inspiration and practical insights.

Connect with Blaire Brown:
🌐 https://visionaryadvantages.com

📱 Instagram: @heyitsblairebrown

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Chapters
00:00 Welcome + meet Blair Brown
01:15 Why “Visionary Advantages” matters
03:00 Starting her first business at 16
06:10 From fashion school to branding
09:05 The Amazon business aha moment
11:20 Why founders get stuck in marketing
14:10 Building a team with specialized strengths
17:05 What success has taught Blair
20:00 Advice for young entrepreneurs
23:10 Why women need strong business communities

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