About
Brickhouse is a Minneapolis-based brand marketing consultant.
Your brand is capable of more.
You don’t need a massive budget or a large team, just the right partner.
When Kesha Lien launched Brickhouse in 2018, clients were requesting logos, websites, social media support, and brand content.
After several months of delivering what clients asked for, she realized none of them were ready for any of it—not even the established businesses. They were wasting resources on marketing they weren't prepared to execute effectively.
That realization changed everything. Brickhouse quickly pivoted to provide founders and leadership teams with what they truly needed: a solid strategic foundation to support their growth. Today, we focus solely on strategy-driven brand development and helping our clients become confident brand leaders.
Whether you're building from scratch, reimagining your brand, or responding to internal/external change, we're here to eliminate the uncertainty that's holding you back.
We're Built Different
Our clients choose Brickhouse to deliver what other agencies can't.
Specialized Expertise
We create alignment between what others say (brand), what you say (marketing), and how you operate (culture).
Smart Process
We've rebuilt the traditional brand process without busywork, endless timelines, or budget surprises.
A Complete Solution
We can handle everything from customer research to your website, so you don't have to manage multiple contractors.
Inside Our Process
Here’s what to expect when you work with us.
STEP ONE
Free Confidence Call
We'll discuss your vision, assess fit, and if aligned, provide a scope of work based on your business stage and needs.
STEP TWO
Brand Review
We combine your insights with our research (customer interviews, market analysis) to:
STEP THREE
Strategy Development
We leverage 20+ years of experience to:
STEP FOUR
Implementation & Enablement
We translate your strategy into:
Kesha Lien
Founder, Brand Strategist
Meet Kesha
Hi, I'm Kesha. Over the past 20+ years, I've been in every marketing role—designer, writer, strategist, PR—you name it. And I've learned that most businesses struggle with marketing because of a foundational disconnect. They can't answer (or agree) on the answers to big picture questions, like "Who are we? Who needs us? Why should they care?" I help figure that out, and suddenly everything else gets easier.
I'm the type who sees potential where others see problems, and I love creating order from chaos. When people work with me, they're not just getting a consultant—they're getting someone who genuinely believes in what they're building.
My philosophy? Marketing only works if your brand has something real to say. Let's make sure yours does.