Strategic Direction
for Brands Ready to
Step Into The Spotlight
— WITH MURPHY FUNKHOUSER —
Every great business deserves a great brand — and clear, confident direction to help it perform!
Let's get this show on the road!
Is This You?
You’ve outgrown your current brand or it no longer reflects your work
You feel overwhelmed or unsure when making marketing decisions
You’re launching, growing, or shifting—and need a smart, solid plan
You want to lead your brand with more confidence, clarity, and intention
Specialized in working with Professional Services;
Medical, Legal, Financial, Coaches, Consultants, Mediators.
This isn’t just about looking polished. It’s about creating a brand that makes sales, attracts aligned clients, and performs with purpose.
Ready to take center stage in the market?
Contact me today to discuss how I can help you and your goals.
To ensure exceptional focus and impact, I work with a limited number of clients. To request a consultation or speaking engagement, click here.
Not The Scenery. The Strategy.
I partner with high-performing businesses and visionary founders to:
Clarify your brand positioning and messaging
Align your branding with your next-level business goals
Turn your ideas into a cohesive, high converting performance
Make confident brand and marketing decisions
Working with me means you're getting an experienced brand and marketing strategist who will:
Start by deeply understanding your business, your market, and your goals. I’ll identify your unique strengths and the opportunities you can leverage.
Help you craft a clear brand strategy that aligns with your business objectives. This includes defining your brand's unique voice, messaging, and visual identity.
Guide you through showcasing your unique brand story across all channels—from your website to your social media to your marketing materials and help you find the right implementation partners.
I'll also help you establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track your progress and make sure your brand is delivering real results.
Client Applause
I’ve worked with Murphy for over 10 years now, and I admire her sharp insights when it comes to all things branding and marketing. Her expertise is an asset for our small business community!
Dawn Chitwood
My journey with Murphy BrandStage was enlightening and rewarding. Very much appreciated her insight and direction to assist in establishing my brand and voice.
Charlie McDaniel
Murphy (BrandStage) is a fantastic partner and our business highly recommends her services to anyone looking for creative support. From design, to copywriting, to branding, and more, Murphy has helped our brand grow in ways we would never have achieved on our own. Not only is she extremely capable on strategy and tactics, Murphy is also a blast to work with!
Drew Hines
Kelly Aaron
BrandStage Consulting and Carolina Native Nursery has a wonderful partnership. Murphy has handling our social media campaign for over 2 years and the response is tremendous. Plus the return of this investment in our marketing is obvious and outstanding. Very well done!
Bill Jones
Murphy has been wonderful to work with. She has taken the time to listen to our concerns and goals. She has also been preceptive as to what makes our business unique. The whole process has been delightful and rewarding.
Mark Knollman
I can not thank Murphy at BrandStage Consulting enough for her help guiding our branding and marketing campaigns over the past 3 years. If I could give BrandStage 6 stars I would. Murphy is consistently on her A game which has brought peace of mind our admin team. I look forward to working with BrandStage well into the future.
Chad Krisel
Joel Burkhalter
Working with BrandStage helps make my job easier. Murphy is attentive to details that makes my business successful. I couldn’t do it without her.
Taft Draper
Just received the following feedback from an industry partner and couldn’t have achieved it without Murphy! “I spent 10 minutes on your website today and it is the best I have seen from a benefits consultancy perspective — truly.”
Cindy Kimmel
Murphy is brilliantly creative. If you want to out perform your competition, then Murphy is the answer! She will walk you through step by step and work with you on your ideas and combine a plan that is top notch!
Kimberly Jones
Murphy is fabulous. So many parts of my brand are better because of her: logo, photos, and website in particular.
Joseph Pelusi
I’ve worked with Murphy for over 10 years now, and I admire her sharp insights when it comes to all things branding and marketing. Her expertise is an asset for our small business community!
Dawn Chitwood
My journey with Murphy BrandStage was enlightening and rewarding. Very much appreciated her insight and direction to assist in establishing my brand and voice.
Charlie McDaniel
Murphy (BrandStage) is a fantastic partner and our business highly recommends her services to anyone looking for creative support. From design, to copywriting, to branding, and more, Murphy has helped our brand grow in ways we would never have achieved on our own. Not only is she extremely capable on strategy and tactics, Murphy is also a blast to work with!
Drew Hines
Kelly Aaron
BrandStage Consulting and Carolina Native Nursery has a wonderful partnership. Murphy has handling our social media campaign for over 2 years and the response is tremendous. Plus the return of this investment in our marketing is obvious and outstanding. Very well done!
Bill Jones
Murphy has been wonderful to work with. She has taken the time to listen to our concerns and goals. She has also been preceptive as to what makes our business unique. The whole process has been delightful and rewarding.
Mark Knollman
I can not thank Murphy at BrandStage Consulting enough for her help guiding our branding and marketing campaigns over the past 3 years. If I could give BrandStage 6 stars I would. Murphy is consistently on her A game which has brought peace of mind our admin team. I look forward to working with BrandStage well into the future.
Chad Krisel
Joel Burkhalter
Working with BrandStage helps make my job easier. Murphy is attentive to details that makes my business successful. I couldn’t do it without her.
Taft Draper
Just received the following feedback from an industry partner and couldn’t have achieved it without Murphy! “I spent 10 minutes on your website today and it is the best I have seen from a benefits consultancy perspective — truly.”
Cindy Kimmel
Murphy is brilliantly creative. If you want to out perform your competition, then Murphy is the answer! She will walk you through step by step and work with you on your ideas and combine a plan that is top notch!
Kimberly Jones
Murphy is fabulous. So many parts of my brand are better because of her: logo, photos, and website in particular.
Joseph Pelusi
Meet Your CBO: Chief Brand Officer
Murphy Funkhouser
Founder. Chief Brand Officer & Director.
Murphy Funkhouser brings 20+ years of brand and business consulting to her work. With over 500 brands developed or directed in her career plus a background in theater performance, Murphy knows how to craft stories that resonate, capture an audience’s attention and improve performance.
MEET MURPHYBrandStage Signature Services
Strategy That Drives Results
Brand Intensives
Solve a focused brand or marketing challenge in a single high-impact session with you or your full team. Designed to deliver immediate clarity and actionable next steps, so you can overcome a specific challenge and get back to business with a clear plan.
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Strategy Partnership
Strategy Partnerships are where the real magic happens — an ongoing collaboration where I act as your creative and critical thinking partner, helping you shape the next stage of your brand. Through regular strategy sessions and continuous support, we refine direction, spark ideas and keep your business performing at its best.
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Full Launch Direction
Focused direction for launches, pivots, rebrands or large brand projects (like a new website or campaigns). I'll provide targeted, high-level strategy and guidance to ensure your next brand moves are executed with purpose and precision.
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The Brand Story & Strategy
A script you can use to guide the direction of your next act. This engaging process provides clear, consistent direction to ensure every element of your brand—from messaging to marketing—is aligned and impactful.
LEARN MOREReady to step into the spotlight?
Contact me today to discuss how I can help you and your goals.
To ensure exceptional focus and impact, I work with a limited number of clients. To request a consultation or speaking engagement, click here.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What can I expect from working with BrandStage?
When you work with BrandStage, you can expect a partnership that is both strategic and creative. I approach branding with a business mindset, ensuring that every creative decision is tied to your financial goals and long-term vision. The focus isn’t just on making your brand look good; it’s about making your brand perform in the marketplace.
Ultimately, working with BrandStage means investing in a high-value partnership that transforms your brand from a concept into a powerful business asset that attracts customers and drives growth.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
I work with founders, leadership teams, and purpose-driven organizations for innovative, small to mid-sized service businesses who are ready to think deeply about their brand, voice, and direction. This is especially helpful for those navigating change—like a launch, pivot, or growth stage.
Is this branding or business coaching?
It’s both. My work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, business development, and leadership support. I don’t just focus on making things look pretty. I help you define what matters most to your brand and business, and then we work together to express that in a powerful way. The goal is to build a brand that not only looks great but also helps you achieve your business objectives.
Do you do marketing execution?
I don’t personally design logos or build websites. I do, however, direct the strategy and development of new brands or websites. I have several marketing co-stars (graphic designers/website designers) who can help me execute your vision or I can work with a vendor of your choice.
Brandstage Isn’t Just A Brand Strategy Firm
It’s a belief that:
Brand strategy is business strategy
Businesses deserve expert brand guidance
The right brand strategy improves business performance
Your business deserves to take its’ place in the spotlight
To ensure exceptional focus and impact, I work with a limited number of clients. To request a consultation or speaking engagement, click here.
Let’s set the stage for your next big act.
Contact me today to discuss how I can help you and your goals.
To ensure exceptional focus and impact, I work with a limited number of clients. To request a consultation or speaking engagement, click here.