Business Podcasting: Podcasting Gear, Software, and Audio
Podcasts seem to be taking over the world today. They cover a wide array of topics, giving audience niches everywhere fresh new content to enjoy. If you’re one of the millions of people who regularly listen to podcasts, you understand why they have become so popular. And perhaps you yourself have thought about giving the…
Read MorePodcasting 101: So, You Want to Start a Business Podcast?
Podcasts seem to be taking over the world today. They cover a wide array of topics, giving audience niches everywhere fresh new content to enjoy. If you’re one of the millions of people who regularly listen to podcasts, you understand why they have become so popular. And perhaps you yourself have thought about giving the…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Show Customer Appreciation
Customer expectations are high in today’s world. And thanks to innovative technology, those expectations are only going to increase. Consumers want quick, mobile-optimized websites full of accurate information. They want to be able to use voice search and they want instant answers. But most importantly, consumers want to be treated with appreciation and respect. In…
Read MoreThe Cost of Lead Generation
Digital ad spending surpassed that of its TV counterpart in 2018. In fact, the total amount spent on digital ads was over 77 billion dollars. Yes. Billion. With that said, how can you make sure you’re spending an appropriate amount on your marketing as a small business? You don’t have the budget large corporations do.…
Read MoreVoice Search and The Opportunity for Local Businesses
When was the last time you entered a search on Google? If you’re like most, you probably did a Google or voice search this morning. Or perhaps that’s how you found this blog. When your results came up, what did they look like? Depending on your search, Google may have provided you with a localized…
Read MoreTalking Triggers: What is Your Word of Mouth Strategy?
If you’re in the small business world, “strategy” is a word you hear all the time. Your business has a marketing strategy. A sales strategy. A brand strategy. Don’t forget about its PR strategy. If the company is digitally savvy, perhaps a social media strategy. A blogging and editorial calendar strategy. And a web and…
Read MoreWhat is an On-Core Venture?
I saw a thought-provoking headline this morning. It exclaimed that suicide is at a fifty-year peak in the US and that is it bringing down US life expectancy. Interestingly, yesterday I listed to a StoryBrand podcast of a similar nature. It talked about finding meaning in life and the speakers summarized Victor Frankle’s learnings from…
Read MoreHow Gratitude Guides Your Business
Gratitude is a word often associated with this Thanksgiving week. But oftentimes when we think about gratitude, we simply apply it to our home and personal lives. It’s not often gratitude shifts into our business brains. It’s hard to practice when thinking of finances and other business operations. And it’s not something we readily talk…
Read MoreGet to Know SERP Features
Digital marketing as we know it is changing every single day. If you’ve Googled anything lately, we’re sure you’ve noticed new layout features for different kinds of questions. Looking for a gluten-free café nearby? Up pops a map. Researching the best brand of headphones to buy? Up pops a carousel of images and reviews. These…
Read MoreThe Consciousness Coach: The Act of Listening
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” Stephen R. Covey. If you have the capability of hearing, you use your ears almost every moment of every day. We hear background noise such as cars, dogs barking, and the breeze. Headphones make it easier than ever…
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