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From Story To Sale: Growing a Business with ConnectionsA Podcast Interview with Angela WillsMar 8Mar 8
Why “Just tell a story to show who you are” is lousy adviceWhy telling a fish story will get you in trouble.Feb 28Feb 28
Hiring someone to pitch you as a podcast guestDid you hire someone to pitch you as a podcast guest? Check them out and see what they’re sending!Jan 24Jan 24
Do your clients see you as a selfish money-grubber?Tell them how you help them solve problems — not who you are.Jan 15Jan 15
Marketing by Teaching What You KnowIf you’ve been a member of my community, you know that small businesses have to brand differently from the big guys — especially if the…Jan 9Jan 9
Small business? Solopreneur? You can’t brand like a beer company.Brand your business when the brand is YOU.Jan 8Jan 8
Get to the point! Attract the best followers for the content you create.Recently I got an article in my mailbox with a really strong title: “The Biggest Mistake I Made When Started on This Platform.” As usual…Dec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
Do your clients expect you to deliver magic?Well, sometimes you can give them an experience that feels magic.Dec 19, 2024Dec 19, 2024
Which way to niche: broad or narrow?Marianne’s getting ready to pivot from a corporate job to a business. She’s got a degree in social work as well as business training. She’s…Dec 17, 2024Dec 17, 2024