Zoning in on the true movers and shakers of our universe it’s not hard to see they have their fair share of similarities. But if we were to narrow in even further on just one factor is greatly responsible for their success, it would be their ability to create and master an exceptional brand.

A successful brand is the driving force that has propelled many of our favourite billionaires from startup phase to the top of the food chain.

These 9 branding quotes have come straight from the horses mouth and can be used as a guide to developing your own powerhouse brand.

9 Awesome Branding Quotes

Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon.com

Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room.

Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Your premium brand had better be delivering something special, or it’s not going to get the business.

Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group

Too many companies want their brands to reflect some idealised, perfected image of themselves. As a consequence, their brands acquire no texture, no character and no public trust.

Mark Cuban, Owner of Dallas Mavericks

Focus on building the best possible business. If you are great, people will notice and opportunities will appear.

Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.

Donald Trump, President of The Trump Organization

If your business is not a brand, it is a commodity.

Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks

If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to the brand.

Rupert Murdoch, Founder of News Corporation

For better or for worse, our company is a reflection of my thinking, my character, my values.

Jack Dorsey, Co-Founder of Twitter

Make every detail perfect, and limit the number of details to perfect.

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