The Hidden Cost of Getting It Wrong: Why Most Brands Rebrand
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | By: Taylor Boone
The Hidden Cost of Getting It Wrong: Why Most Brands Rebrand (and How to Avoid the Pitfall).
Rebranding Isn’t Optional. It’s Inevitable.
On average, 60% of brands will go through a rebrand at least once in their lifetime. Whether you're a wellness coach, tech startup, or purpose-led product, chances are you're either overdue or already thinking about a brand overhaul. The kicker? Most of this could have been avoided with the right foundation.
How Long Does a Rebrand Take?
- Small Business: 4–6 months
- Mid-Size Business: 6–12 months
- Enterprise: 12–18 months (or more)
A true rebrand involves more than a new logo. It’s a full excavation of your story, visual identity, customer psychology, brand voice, UX/UI, and emotional impact.
What Does Rebranding Cost?
- Startups: $5K–$20K
- Mid-Sized Companies: $30K–$100K
- Enterprises: $250K–$ 1 M+
This includes strategy, design, messaging, visuals, video, website, and rollout.
The Real Pain: What It Costs to Get It Wrong from the Start
Brands that launch without emotional clarity, strong visuals, or aligned messaging lose 15–30% of potential revenue in the first 3 years.
Let’s say you're bringing in $ 500,000 per year. A poor brand could cost you $ 75,000–$ 150,000 in lost sales, confusion, and missed connections.
And that doesn’t include the cost of fixing it later.
What I Believe as The Brand Alchemist
When you start with intention, story, and aesthetic intelligence, your brand doesn’t just stand out—it scales. It converts. It creates a movement. That’s what we build.
You don’t need a rebrand if you build it right the first time.
Backlinks & Sources:
- Entrepreneur.com/growth-strategies
- Rebranding-cost
- https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/the-cost-of-a-rebrand-and-how-to-do-it-right/
- 15-essential-steps-to-take-when-rebranding
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