The Intangible Brand
The Intangible Brand
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Welcome to The Intangible Brand, where we explore the connection between employee experience and client experience, and the hidden forces that make brands stick. Each episode offers practical insights and inspiration for building a brand people are proud to work for — and eager to work with.The Intangible Brand is brought to you by Cline and TOKY.Say [email protected]
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The podcast focuses on topics such as brand identity, employee experience, and client engagement, with episodes dissecting themes like the importance of internal culture in brand perception and strategies for successful rebranding without losing core values, as seen in discussions with leaders from the AEC industry.

Welcome to The Intangible Brand, where we explore the connection between employee experience and client experience, and the hidden forces that make brands stick. Each episode offers practical insights and inspiration for building a brand people are proud to work for — and eager to work with.
In this episode of The Intangible Brand, Jerry and Carl sit down with Brittany Hodak to explore what it really takes to turn satisfied customers into enthusiastic advocates. Drawing from a career that spans entertainment, fan engagement, marketing, and consumer behavior, Brittany brings a sharp perspective on why the brands that win are the ones that create experiences people want to talk about.
Brittany explains that customer experience is no longer judged only against direct competitors. Instead, clients compare every interaction to the best experiences they have anywhere else in their lives. That shift raises the bar for every firm, especially in professional services, where differentiation often comes down to how it feels to work with you.
The conversation also digs into why leaders often separate acquisition from retention, why that is a mistake, and why every person on a team is part of what Brittany calls the “experience department.” Her core idea is simple and powerful: superfans are the stakeholders so delighted by their experience that they become advocates, refer others, and help create more clients.
We cover:
• Why customer experience is the real competitive battlefield
• How brands move from commodity provider to category of one
• What leaders misunderstand about acquisition, retention, and advocacy
• Why every team member contributes to the client experience
• How exceptional experiences naturally drive referrals
• What it means to create superfans, not just satisfied customers
Recommended resource:
• Creating Superfans by Brittany Hodak
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