Do you feel overwhelmed by social media if you do you're not alone but I've got some good news for you because there are things you can do to manage the chaos and make the time you're spending on social media productive. Our guest, Andrea Jones explains one of the challenges with social media is that it's a mixture of our business and our personal …

The internet is fueled by cats. Cute cats, funny cats, grumpy cats, cat photos and cat videos. It's cats, cats, cats, all day long. I'm actually okay with that because I like cats. We even had two cats, Clyde and Truman who lived Roundpeg and if you followed us on social media you would see them regularly featured. Clyde even had her own Facebook p…

Monica Pitts, founder of MayeCreate Design and host of the "Marketing with Purpose" podcast brought her energy and humor to this conversation about your website. Like me, she considers it a critical part of your overall marketing. Authenticity and Realness: She emphasizes the importance of using real images instead of stock photos and writing websi…

I know you think we’ve talked SEO to death, but the field keeps changing and there are different approaches. My guest Meg Casebolt explains many people think think SEO is incredibly complex and you need to have an expensive team come in to fix your website for it. They also assume you must produce boatloads of content to be successful. She doesn’t …

I'm sure you're familiar with the story of Prince Charming. He went trudging through his kingdom carrying a shoe looking for the prefect girl. He tried it on multiple people until he finally found his one true love. Well, that's a fairy tale but it has real applications for your marketing. In a way you have to be like prince charming. You have to g…

Your audience is out there. The people that are just dying to work with you. The problem is they don't know you exist. Being a guest on a podcast can help those ideal clients get to know you. My guest, Jamie Atkinson, shared some great tips on how you can be invited to be a guest on more podcasts. Podcasting for Visibility: Podcasting provides an e…

If you missed my conversation with Jeff Felton about using email to build trust with prospects, take a few minutes to listen now. Most people think about email marketing as a sales tool. But my guest, Jeff Felten thinks it is so much more. Email can play a valuable role as a way to build trust and relationships with your audience. Trust is the Curr…

A few weeks ago, I dropped a quick marketing tip about creating less content. That advice might seem counter intuitive when you are engaged in the battles of the content wars. But the trick is finding ways to expand your content. I shared some suggestions on how repurpose your content instead of reinventing the wheel. Now, I have one more suggestio…

Business owners often tell me they know some of their marketing is working they just don't know which part. So as a result, they waste a lot of money on the wrong types of marketing. So I invited Sara Nay, of Duct Tape Marketing to join me for a conversation about how business owners can stop wasting money. She had some great tips. Strategic Approa…

A flywheel, builds energy, as you push it slowly over time it gets faster and faster and faster. A marketing flywheel will do that as well. With consistent action, the marketing flywheel will deliver more and more results. In this conversation from our archive, Josh Ramsey explains the Marketing Flywheel revolves around three pillars. Building Last…

I love working with entrepreneurs. They’re excited and enthusiastic and their energy is contagious as they talk about their great idea. Unfortunately, I often have to tell these amazing people I can’t help them because excitement and energy is not enough to make a business successful. Usually it’s because their idea is only half-baked. There’s a go…

If you are like many small business owners, you're probably laying awake at night worrying about your business, working all day long and in your spare time, thinking about your business Well, according to Joey Drolshagen that's not the way to get ahead. He suggests: Mindset Shift: From the traditional notion of hard work to a more strategic approac…

I love to tell stories. Not only because they’re fun, but because they’re great for business. That’s why I was excited to sit down with master storyteller, David Hutchins a few years ago. If you missed the conversation back then, here's you chance to learn more about storytelling. The Power of Stories: Stories create connection and belief, which le…

I love email . It is not that I love getting email in my inbox. But I love email as a marketing tool. There are a lot of people who say things like "email doesn't work" or "it's passe" They argue there are all sorts of other tools. you can use that are so much more effective. Well, I agree, other tools do exist, but there are some things email does…

In life you are often judged by the company that you keep. The same is true online, your reputation is influenced by who you run with and the clubs to which you belong. You demonstrate those connections through backlinks. What are backlinks? How do you get them? Why do you need them? Those are just some of the questions I asked Brandon Leibowitz Wh…

From my archive: When you started your business you probably assumed that sooner or later you would get around to building a life to go with it. According to guest Nicole Bandes, that is not necessarily the best way to approach things. She believes you can actually build a successful business around your amazing life. Here are a few of the key poin…

One of the most common mistakes business owners make is thinking that there’s some single magic key word or phrase that they must dominate. But that just isn’t how search works anymore. Why? Because today, people are more likely to use natural language as they type or dictate to Siri. So instead of typing a short phrase like furnace repair, they’re…

Client relationships are just that, they are relationships. While you hope that every new clients is in it for the long haul, we've all had those clients that we wanted to break up with. So as you are looking for your next client relationship, maybe you need to think about it like a date. Jennifer Tamborski, a seasoned digital marketing strategist,…

For many of us, the Covid pandemic feels like ancient history as our lives and businesses have gone back to normal. But for some companies, there is no going back. That's the case for Meetup.com. In late 2022 I had a chance to chat with David Siegel, founder of Meetup and how they completely turned their business on it's head during the pandemic. H…

When it comes to using AI for your marketing, I am reminded of the Russian proverb - Trust, but Verify. It rhymes in Russian... But it makes sense in any language. When you are thinking about using AI, remember that sometimes, AI will make up information to answer a question. There are some really alarming instances where someone used AI. They even…

It was a real treat to have Robin Waite back in the guest chair. A business coach and public speaker, Robin share a success story about one interview that lead to 1,500 leads and over £150,000 (approximately $180,000) in business revenue. His story underscores that the journey to overnight success often involves months or years of effort, intention…

Maybe you think your business is too small to take advantage of PPC. Our guest, Ameet Khabra doesn’t think that is true. You can use this powerful tool as long as remember that Google is not doing something out of the goodness of their heart. Google is not a charity, it is a business. Everything they do to improve search and analytics is ultimately…

So today's marketing minute is a bit of a rant. Every day people reach out to me on LinkedIn, offering to help me grow my business. I’m sure they genuinely believe (not) they can help me. I’m just not interested. Don't get me wrong, it isn't because I think I am the leading authority on every subject and have nothing else to learn. I object to thei…

Earlier this year, I had a chance to chat with Samantha Bradshaw, a small business and IP lawyer, about how to pick a name for your business. If you missed that episode, you can find it here. This is a continuation of that conversation where we focus on whether you should invest in a trademark for your business. Samantha shared a few things to cons…

How many times have you heard someone say, “s.ocial media is social”? When you hear that, what do you wonder what it really means, or how you actually get social on social media? That was the topic of my conversation with Deirdre Tshien co-founder and CEO of Capsho, the world’s first AI-powered Podcast Copywriter. Dierdre’s explained a good strateg…

So you want to become the expert in your field. and you are writing blogs, crafting seminar slides, recording podcasts. You’re doing it all. But let’s be real, constantly coming up with fresh angles on the same topic can be draining. And in the fast-paced world of online content, what’s hot today might be forgotten tomorrow. Or, your best piece of …

I spent some time with Denzil Eden, the founder of Smarty AI, an AI productivity assistant that aims to enhance routines and automate tasks. Denzil shared her experience as a female entrepreneur in the tech space. Throughout our conversation, she had great insights and advice for other women looking to play in the tech space. Here are the key point…

I don't know about you, but I spend way too much time creating content. I'm always looking for a faster way to get it done so I can get back to the part of my business that actually generates revenue. If you're struggling with those same issues this conversation with Aaron Witnish is just for you. Aaron introduces a three-step process for generatin…

If you had told me fifteen years ago, when I was running around recording conversations on my iphone that I would still be doing it a thousand episodes later, I would have told you you were crazy. But here I am, celebrating 1,000 episodes. I have had an amazing ride meeting interesting people from all over the world. I have learned so much from the…

Like it or not, short form video needs to be a part of your overall plan. So Jennifer Denney and I chatted about some of the things you can do to make better looking, short form content, with minimal effort. 1) Remember it is disposable content, so it doesn't need to be perfect. 2) Record longer content and break it up into smaller bites (under a m…

If you are like most business owners there is a lot of chaos and stress in your day. So sometimes you just need to take a breath. I have talked with other stress reduction experts in the past, so it was fun to revisit the topic with Ann Swanson, a best-selling author whose book on yoga practices has been translated into 15 languages. In this conver…

These days, every content marketer is experimenting with AI. And it is a wonderful tool if you use it well. For example, you can ask it to create 10 or 12 social media posts that refer back to one blog post. However, you need to review those updates and make sure they actually sound like you because left to its own devices, artificial intelligence …

If you’re like most business owners you don’t have all the answers. There’s so many skills you need to master, and tasks you need to accomplish that you may need to turn to the experts to get your questions answered. Hiring an army of consultants can be overwhelming and expensive so that’s when belonging to a mastermind group can be so beneficial Z…

If you're like me, you're cranking out a ton of marketing content and your wishing you could get way more bang for every minute you put into it. Well, according to Greg Wasserman, head of growth partnerships and community for Cast Magic, if you're willing to enlist the aid of a little AI your can make the time you spend much more effective. Greg re…

As a kid I loved the story of the tortoise and the hare. One day the tortoise and the hare line up for a race. The hare with its speed seemed destined for victory. But the tortoise pulled off a surprising win. While he was clearly outclassed in speed the tortoise focused on the finish line. Steady and plodding he made consistent motion forward. In …

In this conversation, I jumped into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications beyond just content creation. Focusing on automation and workflow efficiency, AI enthusiast, Parker Olson discusses how he uses AI to streamline operations in his business, PodPitch - an initiative fueled by AI. Day-to-day business tasks like data col…

Kris Ward is back in the guest chair, this time with a lively conversation about entrepreneurial personalities. She delves into her unique approach of categorizing entrepreneurs into five distinct personalities based on their problem-solving and process management styles. From the "Rushaholic" who thrives on speed but may overlook details, to the "…

My husband is an amazing cook. He reads recipes, comes up with his own variations, blending and layering ingredients in new and delicious ways. Even though he is amazing in our kitchen, he could not own a restaurant. Why? He knows how to time a meal with three dishes for eight people, but expanding that to thirty dishes, for one hundred people requ…

In this episode, I am joined by LinkedIn strategist and CEO of Uplevel Media, Karen Yankovich. A seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience, Karen talks about how LinkedIn can be instrumental in empowering women entrepreneurs and guiding individuals towards becoming industry thought leaders. The conversation begins with Karen elaborating on h…

Join this insights-packed episode as we welcome Janet Falk, a seasoned communication professional, and the chief strategist at Falk Communications and Research. She brings over 30 years of experience and discusses her innovative approach to understanding the buyer's journey, diverging from the traditional perspectives. Janet challenges the common b…

Has your brand become like background noise in the marketing landscape? Repeatedly saying the same thing has value as you try to establish a consistent brand . However, when it becomes a monotonous drone, your audience tunes out. If your message has lost its flavor and faded into the sea of sameness, it’s time to rekindle interest in your brand thr…

I had a great conversation with Samantha Bradshaw, a seasoned small business and intellectual property lawyer, about the process of naming a business. Yes, you want a cool name, but you also want one you can own and protect. Proactive Legal Prevention: Samantha emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to keep creative service providers out o…

Zach Montroy dropped by for a discussion about imposter syndrome, particularly among founders and business leaders leaders. It is a common experience in the entrepreneurial journey and Zach emphasizes the role of self-compassion in combating imposter syndrome, suggesting that individuals should treat themselves with the same kindness and understand…

These days we're living in a zero click world. What that means is all of the social media platforms and even Google are trying to get you to stay on the platform. They're encouraging you to find the answers you need with them and they're discouraging people from clicking through to your website. Unless of course you're going to pay for an ad. So wh…

I had so much fun chatting with Amy Singleton, about building authority with authentic content. Amy is the CEO and owner of Hite Digital Norman, an Inc. 5000 digital and branding agency. Amy's mission is to empower individuals to reconcile their personal and professional aspirations without compromise, and today, we're tapping into her expertise to…

Laura Templeton dropped by for a conversation about using AI to build your brand. , an author and international speaker, discusses using AI to build your brand with Lorraine Ball. At first, the idea might sound a bit out there, but Laura dives into how AI, specifically ChatGPT, can be customized to reflect your brand's voice and values. Laura expla…

These days everyone is telling you you need to be a storyteller. You need to be a storyteller in sales and in marketing. There are some people who are just natural storytellers, with the ability to pull you in with their words and leave you sitting on the edge of the seat. Then there is everyone else. So maybe you don’t feel like you’re a storytell…

Can you still make money on Amazon? That's the question I asked Lesley Hensell, co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, Amazon, once characterized as the Wild West of online selling, has undergone significant evolution. Success on this platform now necessitates a more strategic and disciplined approach. However, with proper guidance, achieving success …

Imagine you're sitting across the table from someone, trying to figure out if they're the right fit for your business. But here's the catch, people don't come with instruction manuals telling you exactly who they are and if they're a good match for you. The key having productive conversations lies in understanding personality types. A few years ago…

This year I decided to follow my own advice and commit to one social media platform. Sure I still post content in lots of places, but I am spending time every day on only one platform - LinkedIn. And, I am not just showing up, posting an update, liking a few things and leaving. I did some research to find out what the LinkedIn algorithm likes and a…