Launch Plan
NEVER Rely on a “Gut Feeling” to Grow and Profit
You run an ad or offer a new product. You get new customers. Yeah! But should you be happy? Maybe. But maybe not. Tunnel Vision Many business owners only create one version of an offer or ad. They have a “gut feeling” because they tried something like this before, and it worked. Or maybe they…
Read MoreHow to add the “secret sauce” for your business.
What turns an ordinary recipe into something extraordinary? A dash of the unexpected. A bit of “secret sauce.” As a business owner, it can be hard to get the attention of your audience. There is a LOT of noise out there. To get noticed, one of your biggest assets can be your authenticity – and…
Read MoreWhy you MUST Fix These Three SEO Mistakes. NOW.
Here is a funny/not funny joke: Q: Where do you hide a body? A: On the fourth page of Google search results. No one ever looks there. When many people want information about something, they head to the internet. 93% of all web traffic originates through search engines. Google alone processes about 5.6 billion…
Read MoreWhy should you add a loyalty program? More profits and better customer engagement.
Most loyalty programs reward customers when they regularly buy from a business or have purchased a certain amount. The rewards program can offer free products, discounted future purchases, early bird ticket access, skip-the-line service, or a VIP service level. It makes customers feel special and rewards them for their continued business. A loyalty rewards program…
Read MoreCan you build your brand and engagement? YES. Use these 11 tips to get started now.
Having a recognizable brand helps clients in two big ways. Understand what you do. It is a waste of time (and money) when you attract prospects who have no need or desire for what you do or sell. Understand who you serve. Your business serves a particular audience. If you sell gardening tools, you want…
Read MoreBeginner’s Blueprint: 3 Steps to Launch Your Profitable Business
Thinking about starting a business? Here are the THREE key questions to ask. What is the basis for a successful business? Do you like (or better love) what you do? Are you great at this (or at least better at it than your client)? Is what you do something that’s hard or unpleasant for your…
Read MoreDemystifying Sales and Marketing: What You Need to Know
Many businesses use the terms sales and marketing almost interchangeably. While related, sales and marketing have different aims and mindsets. Although closely related, sales and marketing are two distinct facets of business that serve different purposes and employ different strategies. Making the distinction can help you with both. How marketing and sales are different Objective:…
Read MoreHow to Build Your First Sales Funnel
A sales funnel does not have to be complicated. However, it must address the key elements of converting strangers into buyers. How a funnel is executed will depend on each business. Some funnel builders make it seem more complicated than others. It doesn’t have to be. When you distill it down, every funnel starts with…
Read MoreElevate Your Brand: 11 Essential Steps You Need to Take Now
Tip #1: Use consistent brand visuals. Visuals register with the brain first, so a consumer should first see a consistent brand look. Brand EVERYTHING the same way. Think of Coca-Cola or Apple. They look very different—Coke’s red, swoopy logo versus Apple’s Zen bluish-silver website. Both are successful. Both send a consistent visual message that goes…
Read MoreSecure Your Future: Easy Steps to Consistent Income
The question I get most from clients is how to create consistent income. I get this from my clients, entrepreneurs, and creatives. The industry doesn’t matter; the idea of having reliable income does. Ready for the big secret? The path to consistent income comes from consistent marketing. Not so revolutionary. Coca-Cola, Toyota, and Netflix spend…
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