What does a B2B consultant do?
A B2B consultant analyzes your business, market position, and competitive landscape to develop strategies that improve performance and drive growth. In branding specifically, we conduct stakeholder alignment workshops, competitive research, and audience analysis to create positioning frameworks that clarify your value proposition and differentiate you in the market. Our consulting includes strategic brand positioning, visual identity development, and implementation guidelines that align your team and resonate with decision-makers.
How much do brand consultants get paid?
Brand consulting costs vary widely based on scope and expertise level. Traditional agencies often charge $150-$400+ per hour or $50,000-$200,000+ for comprehensive projects. At What if Design, we offer full-service strategic brand consulting at approximately 3x lower cost than hiring in-house senior designers, with projects typically ranging from 4-6 weeks for brand positioning and identity to 4-12 weeks for complete brand and website packages.
How long does a typical B2B branding project take?
Timeline depends on project scope. Brand positioning engagements typically take 4-6 weeks, including stakeholder workshops, research, and framework development. Complete visual identity and brand guidelines projects run 4-6 weeks. Comprehensive brand and website projects span 4-12 weeks. Our agile process and remote-first model enable faster turnarounds than traditional agencies, with some deliverables completed in as little as 48 hours.
What's included in your brand positioning service?
Our brand positioning service includes 90-minute stakeholder alignment exercises, competitive analysis and market research, audience insight development, value proposition frameworks, positioning statements, market differentiation strategies, and messaging hierarchies. We deliver clear documentation that guides all future brand decisions and ensures team alignment around your unique market position.
Do you work with startups or only established companies?
We work with B2B companies at all stages, from pre-seed startups to established enterprises. Our Minimum Viable Brands package is specifically designed for early-stage companies needing to establish credibility quickly, while our comprehensive services support scaling businesses and market leaders looking to reposition or refresh their brands. We tailor our approach to your business stage and growth objectives.
How do you ensure brand consistency across our organization?
We create comprehensive brand guidelines that document all brand standards, usage rules, and asset libraries. These living documents include detailed specifications for logos, colors, typography, voice and tone, and applications across digital and print. We provide template libraries and design systems that make it easy for teams and agencies to maintain consistency. Our guidelines scale with your growth and prevent costly redesigns.
What makes your approach different from other brand consultants?
We combine strategic rigor with creative excellence at significantly lower costs than traditional agencies. Our evidence-backed approach grounds creative decisions in stakeholder alignment, competitive research, and audience data. We're remote-first with teams in San Francisco and Bangalore, enabling agile execution and fast turnarounds. Unlike pure strategy firms, we deliver end-to-end from positioning through visual identity to website implementation, ensuring seamless execution of your brand strategy.
Can you help with rebranding an existing company?
Yes, we specialize in rebranding for B2B companies entering new markets, repositioning for category leadership, or modernizing outdated brands. Our process includes analyzing your current brand equity, conducting stakeholder and customer research, developing new positioning frameworks, creating updated visual identities, and providing migration strategies that preserve valuable brand recognition while establishing your new direction.