Kellblog · Dave Kellogg
articleinsightAppearance on the Founder Brand Podcast with Finn Thormeier
13 October 2026Operations
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About KellblogWhat do Jack Daniel’s, Robert Service, and David Ogilvy have to do with founder branding? A conversation with Finn Thormeier about staying in character, staying on message, and building a senior audience without writing for the algorithm.
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
Build a founder brand around a consistent point of view and recognizable voice for a clearly defined audience—not around whatever content the algorithm currently rewards.
Why it matters
Consistency helps senior buyers understand what you stand for and gives the right audience a reason to return. Chasing reach can dilute positioning and attract attention that never becomes trust or demand.
Put it to work
Write down the three ideas you want your target audience to associate with you. Before publishing, ask: Does this reinforce one of them, sound like me, and help the people I most want to reach?