Are You Practicing Accidental Marketing?

Is your marketing team doing any, or all, of the following things? More time is devoted to discussing how things look instead of what they convey. The metrics you track are not being used to learn more about customer perception and behavior. The sales process is more focused on explaining what you offer than on listening to what your customers…

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The Top 5 Signs You Need A Fractional CMO

A Chief Marketing Officer is someone who has deep marketing knowledge and is an experienced leader who knows how to get things done. The CMO is responsible for developing the strategy for product development, pricing, advertising and branding, customer outreach, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive business decisions for revenue and growth. How would you know if you…

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How To Handle A Bad Review

Reviews can be very helpful to your business. You can - and should - get reviews on each online platform where your business can be found. Most platforms will not allow you to copy and paste reviews from other platforms, so it's best to ask for a review on a specific platform. Getting reviews is surprisingly easy when you provide…

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The Five Key Functions Of A Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

In larger organizations, a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) plays a crucial role in helping the company scale and grow intelligently. The CMO is an executive level leader who contributes to the strategic planning and implementation of programs designed to help your company grow. Why does your company need a Chief Marketing Officer? Most smaller companies work with a marketing agency…

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The Secret for Driving Growth and Scalability

I recently created a post on LinkedIn that identified the "secret sauce" for your business. Did you see it? If you follow me, you know I’m not one to talk about how your “secret sauce” or creating “massive value” are the ways to grow and scale your business. I think most people who say these things can’t even tell you…

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Brand Building or Lead Generation?

If you've been following my posts and reading my blogs, you know how often I talk about the ineffectiveness of focusing on Lead Generation. I’ve pointed out that a need for more leads is a symptom, not the underlying issue. And addressing the symptoms without fixing the issue is about as effective as putting a Band-Aid® on an amputated limb.…

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Why Trust is More Crucial Than Ever in 2024

Trust is a word that is being overused by many professionals these days. Maybe that's because it's a critical success factor for 2024. I don’t call myself a “Trusted Advisor” (connect with me on LinkedIn if you want to know my thoughts on that title). Trust is determined by the people who meet and know you. "Trusted Advisor" is, therefore,…

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Unlocking Success: Why Your Business Needs More Than Just Tactics

In today's fast-paced business landscape, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of marketing tactics. Websites, SEO, digital ads, and social media campaigns—these are all crucial components, but they're just pieces of a much larger puzzle. Picture this: You're investing time and resources into various marketing actions, yet the desired outcomes seem to elude you. Ever wondered why?…

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What Really Makes Your Company Memorable?

Many hours of effort, and even more money, goes into efforts to come up with the “perfect elevator pitch” or tagline. Everyone in business wants to be memorable. After all, that’s how prospects remember you when they need what you offer, right? What if I told you that is wrong? What if I told you that prospects are not remembering…

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