How do creators decide between a personal brand and a business brand?

Choose a personal brand if your personality, taste, or expertise is the core product. Choose a business brand if you want room to scale beyond yourself.

Personal brands work best when:

  • Your voice is the product
  • You want a flexible topic range
  • You’re comfortable being the face of the project

Business brands work best when:

  • You may hire contributors
  • You plan to launch multiple products
  • You want the option to sell the business later

Many creators blend both: a personal voice operating under a brand umbrella (for example, “PeakZebra by Robert”). The right choice depends on your ambitions—not just your current content.