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“Most B2B content out there sucks. Big time.” Jason Vana said this, not me. But I agree, and here’s why… Jason advises us to treat content as a branding tactic, not a marketing tactic. Use content to power your brand and position your business as THE CHOICE for your ideal customers. The framework is simple: […]
The personal training industry is growing. And FAST. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the industry is on track to grow 39% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average occupation. What does that mean for you and your personal training business? Well, first of all, it means that you need to harness […]
For your accounting firm to go from surviving to thriving, there is one marketing tool that will help you every time: Local SEO. However, SEO for local accounting affirms is underutilized when it comes to getting attention and drawing in business. SEO (search engine optimization) can be classified as either “Local” or “Traditional.” They differ […]
People often talk about “marketing strategy” when they really mean “marketing tactics.” Business owners, or marketing managers, are lured in by tactics: • Social media marketing • Google Ads • Email campaigns • And more Tactics are elements you use as part of your overall marketing strategy. Without a clear, focused marketing strategy to guide […]
Envision a potential customer landing on your website for the very first time. Your site has a few valuable seconds to capture their attention, and in that flash, your site is subject to several spur-of-the-moment choices that affect how they view your website. According to some studies it takes about 0.05 seconds for visitors to […]
Do you feel like your marketing needs to be revitalized? If a marketing jump-start is top of mind, but you need a spark to make the change, take a close look at the three insightful quotes below. These words of wisdom frame three big fat facts that will open your eyes by highlighting why marketing […]
Years ago, Seth Godin wrote a short, sweet post titled, Marketing in four steps. Like any Seth Godin post, it was short, insightful, and to the point. He mentioned a few things that I think we can all agree are key to making sure your marketing propels your business forward: The first step is to […]
I’m a member of The Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network. A world-wide network of consultants started years ago by Duct Tape’s founder, John Jantsch. I recently attended Duct Tape’s Annual Summit. The entire summit was on Zoom but that didn’t hinder the experience. John, and his team – daughter Sara Nay, and Tricia Keels…
Continually marketing your business in the most effective way possible comes down to three steps. 1. Clarify In essence, branding is making it crystal clear what you do, who you do it for, and why they should care. You do this by creating a message that cuts through the noise and attracts the right…
