Giving away something priceless
  • November 05, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

How do I monetize my talents?

Hi Hurray! You’ve realized we’re not just nutty spiritualists waiting for the clouds to part and money to fall like a tender rain. We are unabashed capitalists. Free marketeers. Supporters …

About me
  • October 22, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

I’m ready to tell my story. Where do I start?

First, congratulations to you. You’ve discovered the work that’s behind you is not the work that’s in front of you. It’s not your life’s work. It’s not what lies at …

Hold this Position
  • October 13, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

How do we create a market position?

Editor’s Note: As we move into the last two seasons of the year, we are answering questions people have repeatedly asked us about branding and marketing. Like “authenticity,” “story” and …

Root and River team silly
  • October 09, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

We do retreats. Do you?

We never used to retreat this much. Ever. (In fact, Justin thought retreats were kind of lame.) But in building a virtual team and working from far-flung corners of the …

Emily on Inner Work
  • September 22, 2017
  • ROOT + RIVER

Inner Work: A Crucial Building Block for Modern-Day Brands

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We often say, “start at the root.” When a leader looks inward to build their brand, he or she is doing the work that most haven’t dared to do. By …