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How to get over the ‘Curse of the Blinking Cursor’
Run time: 2 minutes 07 secondsHave you ever sat down to write an email, a blog post, or a social media update, only to find yourself staring blankly at the screen? That is the curse of the blinking cursor. Expecting yourself to instantly produce brilliant marketing...
What I Love Most About Marketing (It’s Probably Not What You Think)
Run time: 40 seconds What is the most rewarding part of marketing? For me, it isn’t the analytics, the click-through rates, or even the creative campaigns themselves. It’s the light bulb moments. It’s that split second when a business owner, often one who has been...
Marketing Isn’t Broken – We Just Got Distracted
Run time: 43 seconds Have you ever felt that marketing has become unnecessarily complicated? It often seems like a whirlwind of new tools, must-try tactics, and ever-changing trends. This noise can be overwhelming, and it serves some marketing agencies well to keep...
From Empathy to Evidence: The importance of backing up your ideas with data
Run time: 2 minutes How well do you really understand your customers and their needs? Many business owners think they know their audience, but this understanding often relies on assumptions. Effective marketing starts with empathy, but it needs to be backed by...
Spotting Strategic Opportunities: The Real Lesson from Blockbuster’s Fall
Run time: 1 Minute 17 secondsHow often do we get so caught up in running our business that we miss the bigger picture? The businesses that thrive aren’t just those that do things better, they’re those that stay clear on the real value they offer and are always looking...
The Power of Storytelling in Marketing
Run time: 60 secondsDo you ever feel like you’re shouting into the void? You’re sharing all the great features of your product or service, but the message just isn’t landing. For many business owners, particularly in technical or "dry" industries, this is a common...
Is Marketing Overwhelm Holding Your Business Back?
Run time: 38 seconds Marketing can feel like a full-time job on top of running your business, can’t it? With endless advice about new platforms and tactics, it’s easy to get lost in what you “should” be doing. Here’s the antidote: forget the fads and get back to...
Is Your Marketing Just Lipstick on a Pig?
Run time: 1 minute 12 secondsDo you think marketing is just about promotion? It’s a common and damaging misconception that can hold your business back. If you only focus on promotion, you risk simply putting lipstick on a pig, spending money to shine up an offering...
Why Beating the Algorithm Starts with Understanding Humans
Run time: 60 seconds Are you spending more time trying to figure out algorithms than you are trying to figure out your customers? For many small business owners, marketing can feel like a constant battle against a mysterious, ever-changing algorithm. We get so focused...
From Idea to the Red Dot: Crafting a TEDx talk
https://youtu.be/reaSl79BHes?si=6Fy3YniHEFyOvZi1 Run time: 3:27 seconds Last week, we discussed the first steps of applying for a TEDx talk. But what happens after you get that acceptance email? How do you take a raw idea and shape it into something ready for the...









