Marketing

You want to grow your business. You’ve sharpened your offer, improved your service, and made your branding a little sleeker. You’ve tried to be better than your competitors. Better isn't...

This Week’s focus: Surprise and delight your best people There’s something magical about being recognized when you least expect it, especially when the recognition is real. No hidden agenda. No...

 Last week, I had the pleasure of chatting with fellow author, entrepreneur, and marketing expert, Allan Dib. Years ago, Allan introduced me to the concept of marketing in a...

 Know what your marketing needs? It needs to pass the blink test. "Ok, ok, Mike, what in the world is the blink test?" Picture this: You're scrolling (and scrolling)...

 Ah, marketing, there’s a real trial and error aspect to it. Last month I announced that I was launching my new romantic comedy, Love Between the Margins. Didn’t know...

It’s no secret that social media is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be an effective tool for engagement and raising brand awareness. On the other, it can...

Did you know that giving a speech is one of the best strategies to scale your small business?  Keynote speeches can provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a powerful...

When you think of the word marketing, you likely connect it with sales and promotions, which I hear aren’t attractive terms these days. You can’t simply stop marketing your small...

 Question: What word is guaranteed to get a person’s attention? Answer: Their name. If you want to cut through the noise of the barrage of marketing out there, use...

 One of the best ways to scale your business is to start breaking sh….I mean, the rules. While there are rules in place for a reason, are you following...