
BUILDING & BREAKING with Nina L Kovner is a podcast about how brands are built, how trust is broken, and what it all means for salon owners, hairstylists, small business creatives and brands who give a damn. Each week, Nina takes you behind the scenes of brand strategy, leadership decisions, and real-world examples from inside and outside the beauty industry. With decades of experience building br... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 139 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingManagementBusiness | |||

In this episode of BUILDING & BREAKING, we're talking why the nostalgia macro trend has become one of the most powerful trust-building forces in business and why so many brands are leaning into the familiar, the simple, and the human.
Through the s... more
Apple didn't just design products; they designed and consistently delivered an experience.
In this episode of BUILDING & BREAKING, we look at how Apple used brand story clarity and experience design to build trust, reinvent retail, capture a signi... more
In this episode of BUILDING & BREAKING, we are doing something a little different.
Instead of unpacking another company's brand story, I'm sharing my own brand evolution, moving from Passion Squared (a business brand) to Nina L. Kovner (my personal... more
In the 90s and early 2000s, GAP wasn't just a store; it was a cultural force. Then came overexpansion, distraction, and one of the most infamous logo fails in branding history. For years, GAP drifted in a sea of sameness, losing clarity and connectio... more
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Love listening to Nina. Her lessons are informative and fortunately she aligns with another coach I follow. If you’re interested in learning and elaborating your knowledge in branding and the importance of it, listen to Nina! Would love to hear a building and breaking episode on Oribe.
I absolutely LOVE this podcast! Learning business skills and marketing from well-known brands and relating them to our industry is a fantastic way to learn. Nina’s real talk is refreshing. I was a student of hers in 2012-she has been a consistent beacon of knowledge for salon owners. Great job and such a great way to melt two passions together. 🙌🏻
Nina taps into the truth so many of us are afraid to share! Her brilliance is so refreshing and I look forward to every episode! Love the podcast and her!
I really enjoy your perspective and take on business and life. Thank you for sharing your words and advice.
Nina’s coaching and A school changed everything for me—my business and myself. She has a gift for cutting through the noise, keeping it simple, and still going deep to help you reconnect with your why. Her wisdom is powerful, and I’m so grateful her podcast is back! Yay!! Every episode is like a reset and a reminder of what really matters. I binged them all to get caught up. 🙌🏻❤️
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Focusing primarily on branding, trust, and the experiences of salon professionals, the content explores critical issues impacting small businesses within the beauty industry. With insights drawn from years of experience, discussions address brand strategy, mental health, and the impact of online discourse, emphasizing the necessity for clarity and strong relationships in a challenging marketplace. There is an emphasis on real-world examples that shed light on common pitfalls, bold moves, and essential lessons that can drive business success and customer loyalty. This approach makes it particularly appealing for listeners who are deeply invested in the beauty sector and seek actionable advice grounded in relatable experiences.
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BUILDING & BREAKING launched 8 years ago and published 139 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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