28. From Fiver to Full Service Branding With Julia Stanton

On this episode of Founders and Friends, Ronniesha Rivera welcomes Julia Stanton, the creative force behind Design by JRS—a full-service branding studio known for its bold, colorful, magnetic design style. Julia shares how she skipped the traditional career path and launched her business immediately after college, then grew it during the pandemic by leaning into education, strategy, and serving a wave of new entrepreneurs who needed branding support. Julia breaks down her belief that branding is visual storytelling, and explains why every brand should start with strategy before design. She also shares the difference between a “pretty brand” built on trends and a strategic brand built for longevity, plus her step-by-step process—from questionnaires and competitor analysis to stylescapes, archetypes, and refinement rounds. If you’re a creative entrepreneur looking to build a brand with intention (and a business that supports your life), you’ll love this conversation. You can find Julia at:https://www.designbyjrs.com/https://www.instagram.com/designbyjrs/ This Episode was brought to you by Vetted by DesignIf you are looking to outsource anything in your design business check out Vetted by Design to find some amazing highly vetted pros you can trust to help you grow your business.www.vetted-bydesign.comhttps://www.instagram.com/vettedbydesign/Connect with all things Founders & Friends on our Facebook Group & Instagram*Only for interior designers & pro's who serve the industry