Top 15 Founder Brand Strategy Agencies in 2025

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Top 15 Founder Brand Strategy Agencies in 2025

Bhavik Sarkhedi

founder of ohhmybrand

May 26, 2025

Personal branding is more important than ever for founders. Studies show that 86% of customers trust a company when its leadership is active on social media, and up to 45% of a company’s value is tied to its CEO’s reputation. Savvy entrepreneurs hire specialist agencies to craft authentic brand narratives that resonate online and off. Below is a detailed guide to 15 leading founder-focused brand strategy agencies (based in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia), highlighting their approaches, founders, and notable success stories. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Agency (Founder)</td> <td>Core Focus / Audience</td> <td>Brand Strategy Approach</td> <td>Notable Projects & Clients</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://omb.bhaviks.com/">Ohh My Brand </a><a href="https://bhaviksarkhedi.com/">(Bhavik Sarkhedi)</a></td> <td>Global personal branding (CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors)</td> <td>Story-driven personal branding + SEO. Emphasizes data driven content and online visibility (AI analytics, content strategy) Tailored plans for founders.</td> <td>Elevated digital identity of global entrepreneurs and influencers via SEO-led content. Founder authored 10 books and served clients worldwide.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.blushush.co.uk/">Blushush Agency </a><a href="https://brand-professor.com/">(Sahil Gandhi)</a></td> <td>Corporate branding & Web design (SMEs, tech startups)</td> <td>Webflow-based brand identity and site design. Focus on interactive, visually “jaw-dropping” digital experiences. Combines visual clarity with brand storytelling. </td> <td>Designed high-impact websites and full identities (e.g. Arcc Bikes, Gunpowder Cafe, Eyda Homes) Co-founded by “Brand Professor” Sahil Gandhi, serving US/UK clients.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://prestidgegroup.com/">Prestidge Group </a><a href="https://prestidgegroup.com/">(Dina Prestidge)</a></td> <td>C-suite executive branding (CEOs, Investors, HNWIs)</td> <td>End-to-end executive branding and PR. Offers brand audits, media outreach, content, and even a custom power-suit line. Premium, boutique services (offices in Dubai, NY, London).</td> <td>Global pioneer in CEO branding. Clients include Fortune 500 leaders and celebrities; featured in Forbes and NYT. Renowned for combining PR and even fashion into brand strategy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.brandofaleader.com/">Brand of a Leader </a><a href="https://www.brandofaleader.com/">(Marina Byezhavona)</a></td> <td>Executive branding (Gen X entrepreneurs, startup CEOs)</td> <td>Strategic storytelling and content development. Emphasizes LinkedIn thought-leadership positioning and authenticity. Modular packages from brand audits to ghostwriting.</td> <td>Worked with North American and global leaders (tech, finance) to build thought-leader profiles. Co-founder Marina Byezhanova is noted for scaling leaders’ influence through “radical authenticity”.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://simplybeagency.com/">SimplyBe. Agency </a><a href="https://simplybeagency.com/">(Jessica Zweig)</a></td> <td>Personal branding for executives and entrepreneurs</td> <td>Proprietary frameworks distinguishing corporate vs. entrepreneurial branding. Strong emphasis on authenticity (“be yourself”) and empowerment. Content and coaching-driven.</td> <td>Led by bestselling author Jessica Zweig. Serves Fortune 500 execs and U.S. tech founders (clients include Google, Pinterest etc. Offers enterprise workshops and training programs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://hingemarketing.com/">Hinge Marketing </a><a href="https://hingemarketing.com/">(Stuart Richards etal.)</a></td> <td>Professional Services branding (law, consulting, finance firms)</td> <td>Research-backed “Visible Expert”methodology. Uses proprietary Hinge Research on what drives growth. Blends branding with thought leadership programs and industry data.</td> <td>Transformed over 200 professional firms(legal, accounting, tech) by turning partners into thought leaders. Clients typically large consultancies and law firms seeking to raise leadership profiles.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.valuables.co/">Valuables (Waller & Co.) </a><a href="https://www.valuables.co/">(Dr. Talaya Waller)</a></td> <td>Executive branding technology (CEOs, senior leaders)</td> <td>AI-driven personal branding platform. Quantifies and monetizes personal influence. Offers consulting plus SaaS tools for measuring Brand impact. </td> <td>Founded by branding expert Dr. Talaya Waller. Notable clients include Amazon, Google, and NBA executives. Known for data analytics (unique in adding an ROI focus to branding).</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://brandallagency.com/">Brandall Agency </a><a href="https://brandallagency.com/">(David Farthing)</a></td> <td>Brand design & digital marketing (startup founders, SMEs)</td> <td>360° brand management: visual identity (logos, packaging) combined with messaging strategy. Strong emotional storytelling and design innovaion. Also offers personal-brand coaching.</td> <td>UK/Spain-based agency (London & Barcelona). Built compelling brand systems for European startups and service firms. Founder David Farthing emphasizes “powerful and influential brands through design and languages.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://influencetree.com/">InfluenceTree </a><a href="https://influencetree.com/">(Leonard Kim)</a></td> <td>Personal branding accelerator (entrepreneurs, professionals)</td> <td>Hands-on coaching for digital influence. Focuses on content creation, PR, and social media growth (Leonard Kim’s candid storytelling approach) and membership and mentorship models.</td> <td>Co-founded by Forbes- recognized marketer Leonard Kim. Works globally with millennial and Gen Z founders. Known for guiding clients through targeted content campaigns to build</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://brandyourself.com/">BrandYourself </a><a href="https://brandyourself.com/">(Pete Kistler & </a><a href="https://brandyourself.com/">Patrick Amron)</a></td> <td>Online reputation & personal SEO (individuals, small business)</td> <td>DIY platform + managed services for cleaning up Google search results. Uses tech tools and content strategy to boost executives’ online presence.</td> <td>Pioneers of personal SEO, serving professionals worldwide concerned with reputation. Widely used by job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small companies to improve search rankings and online credibility.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/personal-branding-agency">The Personal </a><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/personal-branding-agency">Branding Agency </a><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/personal-branding-agency">(TPBA) </a><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/personal-branding-agency">(Simon Wynne etal)</a></td> <td>Reputation and visibility for Leaders (UK/Europe)</td> <td>Holistic personal branding with executive coaching. Specializes in online reputation management and LinkedIn optimization. Focus on credibility and media training.</td> <td>UK-based firm offering full-service branding for executives. Helps senior leaders boost visibility in Europe and beyond through expert-led strategy and presscoaching.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://prlab.co/">PRLab (Personal </a><a href="https://prlab.co/">Branding) </a><a href="https://prlab.co/">(Brendan Corum et</a><a href="https://prlab.co/">al)</a></td> <td>PR-driven personal branding (entrepreneurs, innovators)</td> <td>Blends traditional public relations with personal branding. Secures media coverage and speaking slots. Leverages global media network for clients.</td> <td>Netherlands-based PR agency with a personal branding arm. Works with European startups and executives to build media presence (press, podcasts, events) as part of their brand.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Archetype Personal Brandin (Kasee Hancock) </td> <td>Visual storytelling for thought leaders (Australia/APAC)</td> <td>Combines design-led identity with narrative. Creates cohesive brand imagery and messaging for creatives, speakers, and executives. Project- based, boutique.</td> <td>Australia’s leading personal branding studio. Notable for design-centric brand makeovers that help clients (authors, speakers) stand out. Works globally with APAC influencers and entrepreneurs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.kurogo.co.uk/">Kurogo </a><a href="https://www.kurogo.co.uk/">(Sam Winsbury) </a></td> <td>Founder and CEO branding (UK)</td> <td>Full-service personal branding for B2B leaders. Positions founders as thought leaders through content marketing and PR. Claims UK’s #1 personal branding agency. </td> <td>Founded by Sam Winsbury (a 2× agency founder). Known for turning entrepreneurs into “industry authorities” via digital content and media. Clients include tech startup CEOs, often enhancing their LinkedIn presence (Winsbury’s specialty).</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://brandbuildersgroup.com/">Brand Builders </a><a href="https://brandbuildersgroup.com/">Group </a><a href="https://brandbuildersgroup.com/">(Brandon Lucero)</a></td> <td>Entrepreneur and Influencer branding</td> <td>Scalable programs blending content strategy, public speaking coaching, and media outreach. Focus on transforming expertise into thought leadership. Offers group and 1:1 coaching.</td> <td>U.S.-based agency for business leaders and authors. Coaches clients globally (often speakers/coaches) to monetize their expertise and build personal brands through targeted content and events.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Each of these agencies emphasizes authenticity, storytelling, and digital strategy. For example, Ohh My Brand’s Bhavik Sarkhedi has built a content-driven model that elevates the digital identities of global entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, and influencers. Blushush’s Sahil Gandhi focuses on aligning visual identity with business values, creating Webflow sites and brand ecosystems that refuse to blend in. Beyond narrative and design, top founder-brand agencies often combine hands-on workshops with analytics. Prestidge Group blends branding with fashion and PR. Hinge Marketing brands executives as “Visible Experts” through industry-backed research. Others, like Valuables and BrandYourself, leverage technology. Dr. Talaya Waller’s Valuables platform uses AI to measure personal brand ROI, while BrandYourself offers online tools to clean up search results and manage digital reputation. Approaches differ. Some, like SimplyBe and Brand Builders Group, focus on coaching and content creation. Others, like Delightful Communications or PRLab, blend PR with influencer marketing or European startup branding. Founders take note, every agency here has a niche. Whether it’s Bhavik Sarkhedi or Sahil Gandhi, Marina Byezhanova or Kasee Hancock, the best partners don’t just polish your image. They help you clarify it, amplify it, and own it. Use the tables and reviews above as a guide to choose the agency that speaks your brand’s truth and helps the world hear it.