Why You Need To Stand For Something! - Become a Leader In Your Field

You need to take a stand and let your opinions be known to take your rightful place as a leader in your industry. That way your prospective clients know what you’re passionate about, what you’re great at and most importantly, when they should come to you and not your competition. You can’t be loved by everyone, so stop trying.
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Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a strategic design and branding consultancy in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in strategic branding, graphic design and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing and business advice to creative professionals and entrepreneurs on building successful creative practices and brands.
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[StarVideoShoppe]

You know where I stand. With Philip VanDusen!

[danmccalldesign]

Absolutely agree, Philip! You're spot on and this is another example of why I value your opinion. One of my businesses is basically all about my expressing my individual voice. It certainly gets me haters including the government, politicians, and even the National Security Agency - all of which I've had to literally had to have court battles over my design. But most importantly it's given me a tribe of amazing supporters from around the world that quite literally have allowed me to realize my personal and professional aspirations. Fantastic message, Philip.

[alaindubois]

Philip, i watched your publication on a regular basis. Stunning how much you stimulate us designer. Keep on your great work.

[NomadCulture]

True! besides a Unique Selling Proposition, you need strong opinions that make you stand out!

[khalshareef]

Just inform that; I'll always stand with you

[alaindubois]

I listened to your conference with Chris Do and wanted to tell you how I have appreciated the hour. Thank you

[AnthonySherritt]

I've been so concerned with identity in my professional and personal life and I feel this question is very helpful to define that.

[amitnaamani]

Dude, excellent content as always! So simple and so true, It is so important to actually be a human behind the "design" in the end is what you see and how you percieve life as a person. Sometimes it's hard to go on your own path but it's coming back to you always and pay you back in fortunes.

[idaliakulik]

Thank you, Philip. I think this advice can be applied to pretty much anything in life. Thanks again for the quality content xx

[chriskalmar]

You have very strong identification in so many things

[marisam]

This is why Im a superfan Philip!! Very inspirational as per usual ;-)

[WBanduMedia]

So many valuable ideas base with your experience. Thanks for your kind to share us.

[TheLeiaShow]

Another excellent video. You are verging on being my life coach!

[audrasupernova]

Another great video. I'm glad I found your channel. I think that every design student should watch this video. I sure wish that I had while in college.

[WarrenHenry]

Excellent video! Great information. Thanks

[manuelkarl]

This is so true! I'm still working on not being a people pleaser :D

[SciencyOptimist]

Thanks for yet another thoughtful, helpful video. Are you suggesting that it's useful to take a CONTROVERSIAL stand or to stand for something you deeply believe in even if it is controversial?

[maimohamed]

I hope you can do a video on how to be a successful designer and get the right subscribers for YouTube channel like u did? And thank you always😍💪👏

[soniafinch]

mmm... having strong political thoughts can really alienate people.. I'm not so sure that this approach is a good idea when you are starting up... Just voicing your feelings on social media can lose you long standing friends. It's rare I disagree with what you say..

[rockstarkate]

I hate white space and the Apple Aesthetic! So cold and boring. (but if Apple wants to hire me, I will take the job LOL)