Why is it important to design your logo after your business is set up, rather than before? Does logo complexity encourage or disrupt a client’s potential interest in your company? Is there a way to create a logo cheaply and quickly that is curated for your company?
In this podcast episode, Sam Carvalho speaks with Richard Lau about a logo being a name and a feeling, not an explanation.
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Meet Richard Lau Richard Lau, the founder of Logo.com, has an impressive track record of building successful businesses. He has founded, built, and sold multiple companies including MyDomain.com, Resume.com, and NamesCon. Along with success on the business side, he has a heart for giving back to others and is Executive Director of WaterSchool, a charity focused on clean water projects in Uganda. Utilizing his experience as a means to benefit others, Richard has developed a passion for helping other entrepreneurs and potential business owners increase their own happiness and success. He does this through any venue he can – including podcasts, public speaking events, and conferences. 2020 is Richard’s 20th year as a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 30 after just moving to a new country with his wife & 3-month old son. His faith in God carried him through this trying time for himself and his family and gave him, even more, drive to help others through business. Visit his website, connect on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
In This Podcast Summary Why overthinking your logo can cut down on sales
“Memorability isn’t the swish”
Richard’s advice to private practice owners
Why overthinking your logo can cut down on sales The speed of getting your business idea up and going isn’t reliant on your logo but often that process gets derailed by the process of getting your logo. (Richard Lau)
New business owners can often become sidetracked by spending too much time on creating the perfect logo instead of putting time and energy into kickstarting their new enterprise. The body of your company is your company, not the logo.
Even though it may feel odd, put something small as a placeholder in your logo field until you have set up your business enough for it to build traction and then turn back to spend time on emboldening your logo.
“Memorability isn’t the swish” You want your customers to remember your name, therefore your readability is a vital aspect to consider when designing your logo.
Having someone being able to remember your name is much more important than having, you know, three different elements in a picture or making it tricky. (Richard Lau)
You have less than a second to properly catch your potential customer’s attention with simplicity. Even though simple is hard, simple is what you should be after because it is more memorable than something colorful or complex.
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Meet Sam Carvalho Sam Carvalho is a graphic designer living in Cape Town, South Africa, with over five years of experience in both design and marketing, with a special interest and experience in the start-up environment.
She has been working with Practice of the Practice since 2016 and has helped over 70 therapist entrepreneurs take their practices to the next level by enhancing their visual branding. She loves working with a variety of clients on design-intensive tasks and is always up for a challenge!
Follow Sam on Instagram to see some of her work. To work with Sam, head on over to www.practiceofthepractice.com/branding.
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