I know I talk a lot about pricing and profitability. It really is something I am passionate about. After all, you’re running a business and if you aren’t generating a sizable profit, then what is the point? There is a “usually” less traumatic life to be had working for someone…
Last year was a “hit and miss” year for me on content sharing. I had some moments of active sharing on Instagram and I increased my content volume on YouTube a bit. However, other than my newsletter, I wasn’t super consistent in any platforms. I plan to change that in…
Branding your business is an ongoing, never-ending, always-changing endeavor that should keep you asking yourself, “What should I do next?” In preparation for a recent Instagram Live conversation, I asked myself just that. What should I be doing to improve my brand positioning, reach, and retention? The answer to that…
What is a “pitch meeting?” For the sake of this article, let’s agree that a “pitch meeting” is a formal opportunity for you to sit in front of a potential client, to have a meaningful conversation about their business challenges and then position yourself as a solution to the problems…
During my 15+ year agency run from 2002 until the start of 2018, I watched the internet “grow up” first hand. In the early years of my entrepreneurial journey we did a ton of simple promotional micro-sites for a wide variety of clients, mostly Hollywood stuff. I’m not gonna lie,…
This week I decided to tackle how “Trying to sell $10,000 logos might kill your business.” This topic comes as a response to those of you who have heard a favorite thought leader tell you that you are not charging enough and you need to dramatically increase your prices… 10x……
During my 15 year agency run, I rebranded the company four times. If you’re reading this, perhaps you are exploring thoughts of a rebrand, but you’re a bit nervous about a potential downturn in work. Will the clients remember me? Will my SEO plummet? Will my workload decline? Will it…
How to Improve Your Confidence With Clients in 6 Simple Steps Clients are your bread and butter, the lifeblood of any business. If you feel nervous or unsure when you are with your clients, they will struggle to trust you. If they don’t trust you, they won’t buy from you….