In this heart-forward episode of Branding Your Business, Praise Santos McKenna sits down with Mike Brevik, founder of the Midwest-based branding agency CyberDogz for a soulful and strategy-rich convo. Mike opens up about his transition from corporate marketing to running a brand agency rooted in relationships, grit, and that iconic “Midwest nice.” They unpack why owning what others already see in you—your smile, your roots, your curly hair—is a branding superpower, and why relationships (not transactions) are the true growth strategy.
Mike shares agency lessons, client stories, and how side projects that just feel fun (like co-branding a motorcycle) are fueling his work in 2025. They talk consistency, personal brand resistance, and building a brand with pride—plus the secret power of asking: “Wouldn’t it be cool if…?”
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Instagram: @Cyberdogzmarketing
Website: cyberdogzmarketing.com
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