Brand Identification - Does your Brand Rumble Thundering Recognition

Everything I know about a Harley-Davidson couldup in awe of his presence and I've participated in
probably be summed up in the Thunder Across theGubernatorial Fund Raisers with him where he was
Prairie a biker race that happens every fall as bikersthe spokesman for the Candidate. His
gather to race along the Arkansas Valley for Charity.Harley-Davidson doesn't speak for him, however, he
However, I do recognize the name Harley-Davidson,speaks well for Harley-Davidson.
and I know the sound of the bike as it thundersThe Harley-Davidson logo, their name, their identity
along the highway.makes them money, and most people recognize their
But, did you know that Harley-Davidson makes morelogo as being BIKE related, because everyone
money on 'other stuff' than they do on bikes?recognizes a Harley-Davidson thundering across the
What makes their STUFF so valuable? The Brandprairie, or along the highway.
implanted on their alternative purchases indicates aMost of the Money Made by Harley-Davidson is NOT
specific kind of value. You wear the logo, youmade by selling motorcycles. Those fat stacks of
epitomize a specific kind of person.cash brought into the Harley-Davidson dealer didn't
When I was younger I steered clear of bikers,purchase motorcycles, but rather other items
Harley-Davidson types with leather bindings on everysporting the logo. Leathers, helmets, shirts, coats,
part of their anatomy. I felt they were probably upkeychains, and a gazillion other accessories sport their
to no good. Then I met my current attorney, a longlogo and make money for the company -- because
tall Texan with a Harley Davidson, a beard thatthey sport the logo.
makes Black Beard look like a Geek and a pair ofYour brand can be the reason people buy your
biceps that remind me of King Kong. I've seen theproduct!
man walk into a court room where the Judge lookedHow effective is your Brand? Is it Amazing?