The Book
Branding: is bullshit
A no-nonsense look at what brand strategy actually needs to do
Most brand advice is recycled LinkedIn wisdom or expensive agency fluff. This book strips it down to what actually works — clear positioning, honest messaging, and the discipline to say no to the tactics that just look good in a deck.
Learn more about the bookMost brand advice is either recycled LinkedIn wisdom or expensive agency fluff. Branding: is bullshit is neither.
Ryan Gooding spent years building brands from the inside — and watching most of what passes for “branding” fail to move the needle. This book strips the topic down to what actually works: clear positioning, honest messaging, and the discipline to say no to the tactics that just look good in a deck.
Whether you’re building a personal brand or running a marketing team, this is the book to read before you write another brand strategy document.
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Book details
- Title: Branding: is bullshit
- Author: Ryan Gooding
- Series: The Bullshit Series, Book 1
- Published: 7 August 2026
- ISBN-13 (paperback): 979-8191153803
- Formats: Kindle, paperback, hardcover
- Language: English