eBrandBuilders

eBrandBuilders, a Brand Consultancy company, was born – to be a conduit for knowledge transfer. 

We want you to achieve 3 things from our partnership:
1. For you to have a complete but memorable branding framework to develop your brand from inspiration to launch
2. For you to have a detailed brand model that differentiates you from competitors 
3. For you to have specific execution steps  to set and then grow your brand into a seven to nine figure businesses

And we achieve this by:
1. Leveraging our deep expertise with our teams engagements with brands such as Amazon, Starbucks, Porsche and Unilever
2. Conducting weekly brand breakdowns of world-class brands from Lululemon to Lego
3. Designing a a 7 week intensive, coaching program, based on our proprietary methodology
4. Providing free access to most of our content through LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube

Founder

Author of CHECKOUT | The Step-by-Step, 7C Method to Build a Dominant Ecommerce Brand

RankMyAgent.com

Responsible for the client acquisition, developing partnerships, and enhancing product offering.

Chief Marketing Officer

Avera Inc.

Conceptualized, Developed, and Executing upon multiple online properties in the diverse realm of  Health & Beauty and Real Estate. Leveraging deep corporate marketing exposure to create strong brands in the online consumer space. Managing a core team of individuals including web developers, graphic designers, content writers, and suppliers to run a lean and efficient operation. Strong expertise in all online marketing initiatives, SMM, SEO, advertising, content creation, and monetization.

Skills: Digital Strategy, Brand Development, and Online Marketing.

Chubb

Progressed ACE insurance offerings in the affinity market through brokering partnerships  with Financial Institutions, Retailers, Credit Unions, and Telecoms.

Vice President, Affinity

Desjardins Financial Security

Formulated the overall strategy and thereafter led the overall business development efforts of marketing DFS's credit and direct insurance products to the Financial Institutions, Affinity Players and Credit Unions. Led the pitch of DFS' s insurance offering to potential clients. Prospected and developed partnerships to drive new product development, business results and contributed to generating profitable top line growth. Managed key existing account relationships.

Skills:
Business Development, New Product Development, Strategic Planning, Insurance Marketing, Client Management, Relationship Management, General Management.

Regional Vice President, Business Development

Canadian Tire Financial Services

Appointed to develop, execute, and implement  a comprehensive Digital Strategy for CTFS’ core SBU’s of Retail Banking, Credit Cards, and Insurance services. Developed of a comprehensive growth (core) & diversified strategy (new product development) for the Insurance, Warranty, and Memberships Services division. Constructed a suite of “Identity & Fraud Protection” products. Designed an enterprise-wide category Warranty concept for 470 Canadian Tire retail stores. 

Skills:
Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Product Development, Insurance Marketing, Online Marketing, B2C Marketing, General Management.

Insurance Strategy + Internet Strategy Roles

ICICI Bank Canada

Spearheaded the launch of ICICI Brand in Canada and devised the overall marketing strategy for ICICI Bank. Developed a range of innovative retail banking products including a high rate savings account, GIC’s, and mortgages. Being a start-up opportunity, oversaw complete marketing campaigns and managed relationships with external vendors.

Skills:
Strategic Planning, General Management, Brand Development, Retail Banking Marketing, New Product Development.

Head, Marketing & Public Affairs

Citi

Assisted in the execution of the Live Richly brand in Canada. Implemented marketing plans and programs for Citi MasterCard products. Identified, analyzed and evaluated customer credit card usage behavior and competitive forces for new business-building prospects.

Skills:
Credit Card Marketing, Brand Development, Product Development, General Management, B2C Marketing, Revenue Enhancement.

Assistant Vice President

I deconstruct world-class brands to help build your brand. ✈️ Chief Brander @ eBrandBuilders | 📘 Amazon Best Seller | 🎙️  Host @ eBrandCast

Hi! I am Neil, founder of eBrandBuilders (eBB) with a mission to help young but successful companies into beloved brands.

After completing a BComm and an Ivey MBA in eLeadership, I progressed through the corporate ranks – worked on the Live Richly brand for Citibank, launched the ICICI Brand in Canada, managed a $100M insurance portfolio for Canadian Tire Financial Services, and extended the Desjardins banking brand nationally.

In 2012, I resigned to forge my own path in eCommerce. And quickly failed. Twice. It was then I reached back into my roots, and rigorously applied my corporate branding experience to analyze the top 200 DTC brands. 

From this, I distilled the 7C’s of branding, a process that helped me launch 3 DTC businesses in the health beauty space and had a bonafide exit.  

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR BRANDING PROCESS:
🔷 "It gives you the tools you will need to dig deep and create an authentic brand that will stand out and stand the test of time”
🔷 "A tour de force on building ecommerce business(es) in the 2020s"
🔷 "In a space that can sometimes feel saturated where you see the same material from one person to another this was rare and brilliant"
🔷 "As an eCommerce consultant, I gained a much better understanding of how to convey the value of more intentional branding to clients!!!"

The exit further formed the cornerstone of my next venture, eBrandBuilders - where my mission is to deconstruct world class brands to help build your brand step-by-step. 

eBrandBuilders is for you if you are a:

◾ Product hustler. Day to day, you’re absorbed in chasing the magic-bullet solutions toted by gurus online
◾ New business owner. And want to build a solid foundation from the start
◾ Brick-and-mortar brand leader. You’d like to emulate the success of newer entrants into your space
◾ Go-getter. You crave the education, direction, and support to build a highly successful DTC business

Today with eBrandBuilders, I offer help in one of these ways:

➡️ Buy my book Checkout: The Step-by-Step Method to Build a Brand @ ebrandbook.com
➡️ Subscribe to my Free 2X Weekly Newsletter @ ebrandbreakdowns.com
➡️ Watch my 7C Masterclass with one of our clients @ ebrandclass.com
➡️ Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with me @ ebrandcall.com

Neil Verma

Stonebridge Partners HR

Stonebridge Partners is a small business built to serve small businesses. Our focus is simple — provide smarter, fairer solutions for benefits, staffing, and payroll, while keeping people and relationships at the center of everything we do. We understand the challenges owners face because we face them too — and that’s exactly why we care a little more, respond a little faster, and always put integrity before profit.

Co-Founder

Audience & Income

Member

Elite PEO LLC

Directed Elite PEO to 3 consecutive years of over $50M ARR, with yearly increases of 12%+.

Planned, directed and oversaw Elite PEO's operational policies, rules, initiatives, and goals. I helped the organization execute long-term and short-term plans and directives by implementing judgement, vision, management, and leadership.

I helped the company executives to manage all clients in New School ways utilizing a work ethic infused by Old School principles.

Chief Operating Officer

1P410 Sports Ventures, LLC

1P410 Sports was a fully integrated sports services company committed to structuring a balanced athletic plan for all. Within the 5500 square foot training facility, we provided personal and group fitness training, sports psychology, sports therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and a golf performance center. We utilized technology to help all members attain their goals.

Investor/Board Member

Invesco US

Managed over $80B (topping at $100B) in assets across multiple short-term fixed income sectors and currencies including Prime funds (US Dollar), Canadian, Tax-Exempt, US Dollar Offshore, US Gov't & US Treasury funds. Assets Under Management across Invesco topped $700B.
Authored weekly economic commentaries, presented data analysis on various market segments and provided strategic plan for ongoing portfolio management implementation.
Developed strong rapport with broker/dealer community and maintained attuned ear to market news and movement.
Interacted and collaborated with many internal departments to effectively manage, negotiate and excel through extreme periods of market volatility.

2002-2005 Invesco Fixed Income Internal Wholesaler

1999-2001 Senior Portfolio Assistant

Portfolio Manager

The Briarwood School

Taught Economics, World History, and World Geography to a dynamic group of high school students.  Briarwood is a unique environment with kids who need a more focused and targeted setting in which to learn and thrive.

Teacher

CEO Stonebridge Partners. Simple guidance for complex humans.

After two decades in big and small business — managing billions, scaling startups, and chasing someone else’s definition of success — I realized what was missing: purpose.

In 2019, I co-founded Stonebridge Partners to do things differently. We help small businesses cut through the noise of overpriced benefits, complex payroll systems, and the staffing chaos that never seems to end.

Our mission is simple:
Build real partnerships. Craft smarter solutions. Keep business human.

Because at Stonebridge, we believe small businesses deserve big-league support — without the big-business nonsense.

I share what we’re learning (and unlearning) here on LinkedIn — join me, and let’s build something better together.

I am only a DM away. And you are inching closer to better services from someone who knows and understands the challenges of small business.

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