BMG Turns 3: Notes From Sharon
Written by Sharon Brand
The past year for Brand’s Media Group was a big one. From opening our first office space to growing the team and expanding in terms of client industries, it was also the first year that I didn’t work on social media myself but fully delegated that part.
This year was about becoming — officially — a business owner and working on that side of things.
Here’s a recap of this wonderful year that I’ve fully manifested. I am now living in Tel Aviv and working on this 3-year-old baby of mine that continues to blossom and flourish in the best way possible.
This adventure is a wild one, you guys.
These ladies inspire me every day — I’m so lucky to still be working alongside them!
New Business Cards
I really wanted round corners for my business cards. The first ones, I had ordered pretty quickly since I just wanted to get everything started but for these, I thought of a simple and chic design WITH the round corners I had always wanted.
Reflecting & Full of Gratitude
It’s true what they say about manifesting. For over a year, I had kept (and still keep) a BMG journal. I write weekly — or at least I try to — and I reflect on everything I want the company to look like in the future and our accomplishments so far.
It’s so nice to read back on those pages and see the work we have done so far & to think it’s ONLY the beginning!
WFH Vibes
From Zoom calls to disco ball inspiration — and some BMG sticky Notes — WFH was the norm and here is a little sneak peek of my home office for many many weeks.
Montreal was the start of the BMG idea but BMG was also very much founded when I lived in Paris and now in Tel Aviv!
First Team Photoshoot
You read that right! We had our first-ever team photoshoot in May 2022. As I was rebuilding our website, I thought it would be nice to have some fun professional photos!
These photos had tons of success and we had the best time in this studio!
A New Website
With the help of Go Live HQ and a big investment on my end, we redesigned our incredible website to make it more aligned with our brand identity.
Fun Fact: our Brand Identity only really came to life then and there. When our website was built and a new team member joined the team to rework our social. Little note that you don’t need everything to be established since Day 1 to start a biz!
BMG OFFICE
In June 2022, we got a little space of our own. Welcome to the BMG HQ 👋🏼 we got so much love on this video. It’s always such a joy when our community gets excited for us when those milestones happen!
Some donuts fun!
Let’s not forget that all summer long, we still ENJOYED our summer. We travelled, we laughed, we ate donuts in the office, we worked hard and still — our work-life balance was there. This is really important for me to talk about, because I’m the one creating a work culture and environment and providing this for my team.
It will always come first!
TikTok Game
BMG finally launched on TikTok. We had so much fun filming and getting creative with all the trends happening on this platform!
It’s been a bit harder now that I’m not in Montreal but we are picking back up in June when our new Brand Coordinator will join our team
A New Home
In September, I announced my move to Tel Aviv. That I was going to expand BMG on that side of the world. It was crazy. I mean, I remember announcing it to my team and feeling so sad because I absolutely LOVE working together with them.
Every day at 3 pm, I log on Zoom and it is kind of the best part of my day. Today, with technology, we can really do anything and work from anymore. My routine has changed from being in mtl, in the best of ways, and I’m so happy to announce we are starting with our first Israeli client TODAY! On BMG’s BDAY! How fun is this!
BMG in Tel Aviv
My office? Soho House! Grateful for the sunshine, the warm weather, the delicious coffee and all the incredible people I’ve met and seen in TLV.
I was genuinely scared of how BMG would work from here but it has never been better.
New Team Member
In December, Ashley joined our beloved team as an Intern. Today, Ashley is joining the team with more hours and more responsibilities. I love nothing more than to grow this brand, and team and reunite all the talent I find.
It feels like Ashley has been here forever.
BMG TALK
In January, we launched a PODCAST! You read that right!
This has been on my list of milestone goals since May 2020 and we finally launched it with the help of our incredible Growth Manager, Alanna.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, you can here.
Becoming Israeli
On January 25th, I became Israeli. This is a huge personal moment in my life that I must add to this guide because after all, everything that I ever did in my life brought me to this moment.
BMG wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Israel. I started BMG after starting BrandTravels which happened when I was living here during IDC. This post makes me emotional because, yup, I still can’t believe it, I AM ISRAELI!
The Day to Day!
In the morning, I work alone and organize everything. It’s really nice because I get to also go for walks by the sea, get coffee with a friend, and also just work on everything and anything administrative.
The afternoon until later at night is more busy with client calls and team calls. Ugh, I love it!
FROM TLV TO MTL
A little trip back home in March to see my family and touch base with my team. I don’t think I was ever this busy and it was an intense 7 days — not like this picture shows where everything seems calm and collected.
This was a reminder that my day-to-day in Israel is much more fitting for me BUT there is nothing like team building and meeting in person!
Team Growing & Second Photoshoot
In March, we started working with Sara, our 2nd Social Media Coordinator & incredible soul! Our team grew, and we had a 2nd photoshoot (Ashley was sick that day so isn’t in these pictures)
It was really a pinch-me moment of how far we have come together!
Today
And here we are today.
Going into our 3 years. The company is more structured, we are going to be a team of SIX in June with NINE clients we love working with.
This adventure is the biggest blessing. Thank you for being here & tagging along with me.
