Beacon & Bond; a Distinctive New Brand in Real Estate

launch a new brand for Tyler Smith, a real estate leader who’s redefining what it means to buy, sell, and invest in property.

Thrilled to share that I partnered with Tyler Smith to launch his new real estate brand—an identity that blends precision, performance, and polish.
Drawing on vintage Porsches, British tweeds, and timeless interiors, this brand is designed to turn heads while offering clients a truly white-glove journey.

Rebranding Silver Peaks CPA: From Founder-Led to Financial Powerhouse

When founder Jessica Gonifas came to Agency Bel, she knew it was time to shift away from a founder-centric brand and build something that truly reflected the firm’s strategic capabilities and premium positioning. The result? A stunning silver identity, a bold new tagline—Elite Financial Strategy. Legacy-Building Results.—and a website that finally speaks to who they’ve become. This kind of brand evolution is exactly what we do best.

At Agency Bel, we love working with brands that are ready to grow into their next chapter. Our latest rebrand project for Denver-based Silver Peaks CPA is a perfect example of how thoughtful brand strategy can help a successful firm elevate its presence, clarify its positioning, and scale with intention.

The 3D’s of Brand: Unlocking the Framework for Building a Brand People Actually Care About

Are you building a brand — or just a logo? Most companies focus on looking good, but the strongest brands work in 3D: 🔹 DNA – What you stand for at your core 🔹 Differentiation – What sets you apart 🔹 Distinction – What makes you instantly recognizable When these three elements align, your brand becomes unforgettable — authentic, competitive, and impossible to ignore.

Strong brands aren’t built by accident. They’re built intentionally, by weaving together your core, your position, and your identity into a single, powerful story.

So ask yourself:
Do you have clarity on all three D’s?
Do your customers?

If the answer is no, that’s exactly where to start — because when you nail the 3D’s, you don’t just attract attention. You create connection.

Rebranding Later in Life Isn’t Starting Over. It’s Stepping Into Your Power

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When a client hires me, we’re not just redesigning visuals—we’re revisiting possibility. We’re asking:

“What do you want your business to be when it grows up?”

And the answers are often emotional, ambitious, and quietly brave. Sometimes, they sound like:

“I want to be seen for what I truly offer.”
“I want to work with people who believe in my vision.”
“I want to build something that outlasts me.”

Who I’m Not (And Why That’s the Secret to My Rebrand)

Finding and owning your niche is about strategically positioning your business to better serve a specific audience, not about limiting your opportunities. A well-defined niche and strong brand identity can elevate your business to new levels of success and recognition. Start refining your niche today and see how it can transform your business. Niche Marketing, Brand Strategy, Competitive Audit, Market Positioning, Business Branding

After decades in the branding world, I’ve realized that discovering who you are isn’t always as helpful as getting clear on who you’re not. Identity—personal or professional—isn’t about stacking on more adjectives and affirmations. It’s about subtracting what no longer fits.

Branding for Architects: The Story Behind ArnoldAnd’s New Identity

Branding for Architects: The Story Behind ArnoldAnd’s New Identity

Branding for architects requires more than a logo—it demands strategic storytelling, clear positioning, and visual identity that reflects a unique design philosophy. In this video, Boston architect Matthew Arnold of ArnoldAnd shares how Agency Bel helped him define his vision, name his firm, and launch a powerful new brand identity. As a brand strategist and designer, I love working with architects, designers, and home-focused service providers to create brands that are bold, thoughtful, and built to last. From brand strategy and naming to identity and website design, this project was a full-spectrum collaboration—and a true creative partnership.

Your Website Should Work as Hard as You Do

For executive coach Timothy Swords, we developed a website that reflects the thoughtful, grounded nature of his practice. With a muted color palette, soft gradients, and confident messaging, the site invites visitors into a space of trust and transformation. We employed SEO best practices and integrated calls-to-action to ensure the site works as a lead-generating tool, not just a digital brochure. Keywords: coaching website design, SEO for coaches, personal brand website, responsive web design

For executive coach Timothy Swords, we developed a website that reflects the thoughtful, grounded nature of his practice. With a muted color palette, soft gradients, and confident messaging, the site invites visitors into a space of trust and transformation. We employed SEO best practices and integrated calls-to-action to ensure the site works as a lead-generating tool, not just a digital brochure.
Keywords: coaching website design, SEO for coaches, personal brand website, responsive web design

Why Your Brand Needs More Than Just a Fresh Coat of Paint

Rebranding isn’t just about changing your logo or updating your website—it’s about evolving your business in a way that aligns with your future aspirations. I recently had the pleasure of joining Charla Stevens on her podcast, Workplace Community Connections, to discuss why branding is much more than aesthetics—it’s a strategic process that sets businesses up for long-term success.

Rebranding isn’t just about changing your logo or updating your website—it’s about evolving your business in a way that aligns with your future aspirations. I recently had the pleasure of joining Charla Stevens on her podcast, Workplace Community Connections, to discuss why branding is much more than aesthetics—it’s a strategic process that sets businesses up for long-term success.