β² Brand Builders Summit 2026 Wrap Up
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Gβday Reader,
First, thank you.
Whether you joined us live, watched the keynotes, asked questions, entered the challenges or quietly took it all in, Iβm grateful you were part of Brand Builders Summit 2026.
After months of planning, itβs hard to believe itβs over. See behind the scenes here.
Iβm still working through a mountain of messages, emails and community posts, so thank you for your patience if youβre waiting on a reply.
For now, here's what we achieved together, two surprise resources and what comes next.
β² Surprise Bonus eBooks
Together, Brand Builders Summit 2026 created more than 432,000 words of insight across almost 44 hours of recorded content.
Thatβs more than five full working days of continuous learning and roughly the word count of five business books.
Across the keynotes, panels, workshops, Q&As and live events, our speakers shared enough practical experience to fill more than 900 printed pages.
Thankfully, you don't need to revisit all 44 hours at once!
Our new Keynote Takeaways eBook and Live Session Action Playbook distil the strongest ideas into clear summaries, practical frameworks and next steps you can put to work.
1. Keynote Takeaways eBook
This 49 page ebook distils 23 keynotes sessions into clear summaries, five essential takeaways and practical next steps.
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Use it to quickly revisit each speakerβs core message, explore the frameworks worth remembering and decide what to apply next.
2. Live Session Action Playbook
This 45 page Action Playbook brings together the strongest ideas from 31 live Summit sessions and organises them into practical pathways.
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Diagnose what needs attention, choose the sessions most relevant to your goals and use the 30 day plan to turn what you learned into visible progress.
Both ebooks are available as surprise bonuses for all summit attendees. VIP Pass holders can also find it in their portal.
β² The Summit at a Glance
ποΈ Thousands of brand builders joined us live
π Attendees represented more than 100 countriesβ
π€ 48+ global speakers shared their expertise
β±οΈ Almost 44 hours of recorded Summit content
π¬ More than 432,000 words of insight and experience
π The equivalent of five full length business booksβ
ποΈ Five live panels and seven practical workshops
βοΈ One live Design Battleβ
π° More than $10,000 in prizes and giveaways
β A 9.8/10 average attendee rating so far
π€ One global community building better brands and stronger careers
Most importantly, we took another meaningful step from execution towards strategy, authority and mastery!
The early feedback has been incredible. So far, 100% of survey respondents have said they would recommend the Summit to a friend.
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β² Some Standout Moments
There were too many memorable moments to list, but these kept coming up across the community:
The "spicy" Strategic Shift panel explored what it takes to move beyond execution and lead more strategic brand conversations. It really set the tone for the week ahead.
Sally Hogshead showed us why different is better than better including some comic relief with her dog, Bob Ross.
James Victore joined us for an honest and "fiery" chat on being irreplaceable in an AI world with a clear anti-AI stance.
Marty Neumeier, Andy Starr and Sabine Fressier brought plenty of contrarian thinking to the Deep Shit panel.
I created a logo live on screen in under 15 minutes based on a brief developed by the attendees. Talk about pressure!
We also watched creatives compete in the Design Battle, explored new ways to work with AI, strengthened our strategic processes and finished the ascent together at the After Party with a much needed beverage!
5 Most Popular Keynotes
Based on views, these were the most popular keynote sessions:
- β5 Keys to Becoming The Brand Builder AI Can't Replace with Jacob Cass β This replay is now open for everyone, even without a VIP Pass
- From Strategy To System - A Five Step Framework with Gareth David
- Think Bigger Than the Brief: Boardroom Brand Strategy for an AI World with Sarah Robb
- From Client Brief to Full Campaign Graphics in One Afternoon with Drew Wilson
- You're Invisible Online. Print Gets You Seen. with Dave Hopkins
5 Most Popular Live Sessions
Based on live attendance, these sessions attracted the largest audiences:
- Deep Shit Live Panel
- Strategic Shift Panel
- The Future Proof Your Career Panel
- Become a Better Facilitator Workshop
- Mini Workshop: Chart Your Path to Mastery
VIP Pass holders can watch these in their VIP Pass Portal, which is now loaded with all the replays and new bonus resources.
π Winners Announced β $10,000 in Prizes and Giveaways
Weβve announced the winners from Brand Builders BINGO, daily giveaways and the major prize draw.
Prizes included courses, memberships, books, templates, coaching, consultations, creative tools and a Brand Builders Alliance scholarship valued at more than $1,500.
βView The Summit Prize Winnersβ
If you won a speaker prize, please contact the respective speaker directly. You can find their profile using the community search bar.
π Brand Builders Alliance Scholarship Update
Thank you to everyone who applied for the Brand Builders Alliance scholarship.
We received a strong response and I am carefully reviewing every application.
I'll contact the selected recipient directly once the review is complete and announce in the community.
β² Keep Climbing ...
βBrand Builders Alliance is our year round community for brand builders who want expert coaching, practical resources, accountability and peers who understand the work.
Inside BBA, youβll receive:
- Ongoing coaching and expert guidance
- Live masterclasses and implementation sessions
- Practical tools, templates and roadmaps
- Peer feedback and accountability
- Direct support from me and our resident coaches
- A global community of ambitious brand builders
Your Summit Offer
Save $100 on quarterly membership with code BBS100 or $250 on annual membership with code BBS250.
Youβll also receive a free 7 day trial and a 30 day money back guarantee.
Offer ends 17 September 2026.
π οΈ Free Workshop: Get Clients Now! (Sep 16)
Need more consistent client opportunities?
Join me for Get Clients Now!, a practical post Summit workshop designed to help you turn your expertise into action and build momentum around attracting better clients.
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16 September 2026
βπ 4:00 PM CT
βποΈ Free
βReplays available for VIP Pass holders
π Share Your Feedback
Thereβs still time to tell us what you thought.
Your feedback helps us understand what worked, what could be improved and what you want to see at the next Summit.
Whether you attended one session or twenty, your perspective matters. It only takes two minutes.
β² What Happens Next?
Start by choosing one Summit idea that could make a meaningful difference to your work, career or business.
Then give it a deadline and take the first step!
Youβll continue hearing from me on this newsletter with practical branding insights, podcast episodes, resources and community updates to help you keep climbing.
If thatβs not for you, no worries. You can unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of any email.
But if youβre sticking around, thereβs plenty more ahead!
β² Claim Your Summit Perks
There's still time to grab your summit perks.
β Kittlβ β 1-week free trial + 48% off annual subscription
β Kit β 14 day free trial + 25% off your first 3 months, plus a live session on growing your first 1,000 subscribers.
β Designityβ β 2-week free trial with creative director + team
β βEnvatoβ β Every type of asset, full stack of AI toolsβall in one place.
β Brand Builders Allianceβ β $100-$250 off membership
β Brand Strategy Academyβ β Get started for just $89
β Logo Packageβ β 40% off 3 popular Illustrator extensions
TL;DR | Your Next Steps
Thank you again for being part of Brand Builders Summit 2026.
The Summit may be over, but your path to mastery continues.
Keep climbing.
β² Questions:
If you have any questions about the summit, hit reply and let me know or feel free to post in the community or email our support team at editor@justcreative.comβ.
See you on the next ascent.
β Jacob Cassβ
βBrand Builders Summit Host
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