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Stop Blending In: Building a Human Brand in an AI World | Devin Paxton : 70
Episode 70
Friday, 14 November, 2025
Host: Joseph LewinGuest: Devin Paxton⸻Episode originally aired live on Jul 1, 2025 on LinkedInProduced by Sell Through Social📌 Episode SnapshotJoseph and Devin break down what brand really means in 2025 and why it matters even more now that AI is everywhere. They unpack why relying solely on ChatGPT makes you blend in, how to build a brand that actually resonates with humans, and the steps for developing a clear, authentic brand foundation.⸻🎯 Why This MattersAI is making content cheap, fast, and impossible to distinguish.As noise rises, brand becomes the differentiator—not volume, not speed.People buy based on trust, emotion, and familiarity…things AI cannot replicate.Companies skipping brand fundamentals end up with generic messaging and higher acquisition costs.⸻🧠Key Ideas & TakeawaysBrand = A Feeling (Not Your Logo)A brand is the emotional impression people have of you.Colors, fonts, and logos amplify the feeling—they aren’t the brand.Brand answers:“How do you make people feel?”“What do they trust you for?”“Why do they choose you over similar options?”Why Brand Still Wins in the Age of AIAI can generate content, but it can’t generate meaning.ChatGPT gives you what’s “average” in the dataset—meaning your brand becomes generic if you rely on it exclusively.The differentiator becomes:Human voiceHuman storyHuman authenticityListen Before You CreateMost creators and founders start by posting content.But effective branding starts with listening:What does your audience not understand?What frustrates them?What do they wish existed?Use Google “People Also Ask,” forums, comments, and conversations to collect real questions.Evergreen > TrendsTrend-based content is short-lived.Evergreen content builds authority and trust over time.The goal is not virality—it’s memorability.Customer Research Is the Real Cheat CodeTalk to your actual customers.Visit the communities where they hang out.Ask what’s keeping them stuck and what breakthrough they’re hoping for.The problems people think but don’t say publicly are where great brand messaging comes from.Case Study: Indie Film CampaignDevin shares a multi-channel campaign for the film Love Reconsidered, using:Organic socialPaid ads (Meta, Google, YouTube)Influencer tie-insPress partnershipsCast-led storytellingResults:~174,000 impressionsCoverage on The Today Show, Bravo, and major entertainment outletsThe campaign worked because the story and emotional core remained consistent across every channel.Brand Lowers Your Acquisition CostsJoseph explains why companies with strong brands:Close deals fasterGet more cold outreach repliesMaintain lower CAC over timeBuild familiarity long before the sales callBrand makes every other marketing activity more efficient.⸻🧩 Practical Steps to Build a Real Brand1. Define Your Brand DNAAsk:What are our core...
