I had coffee with a friend last week who runs a product brand. We chatted about the year and their 200% growth. I wasn’t surprised by the huge jump in sales. They live and breathe their market, obsess on product quality, and produce fantastic photography
I’m listening to a book called Influence at the moment. It’s an interesting listen. I’ve already gained several valuable nuggets around psychology that I’ll be putting to use in my marketing this year. One principle covered in the book is the power of commitment &
Produce badass content. Find your medium and deliver value. That’s it. I’ve blown the big reveal. You can stop reading. If you’re not quite sold, or if you’d like a little direction on how to make this marketing tactic work, come on down my rabbit
The Tony Robbins brand does three things: Promises a better life. Showcases Tony’s powerful personality. Exudes a passion for helping people. In other words, Big T has mastered the 3 P’s of branding. These aren’t magic. You can leverage the same triggers to build your
Producing quality content isn’t easy. Don’t waste your time running in circles. Take ten minutes to lay out a content marketing plan before you jump in and start executing. There’s no need for a fifteen-page planning document. Simply answer a few key questions to make
Did you know David Ogilvy started his professional career as a door-to-door stove salesman? This is a hidden gem in the history of advertising’s greatest icon. He was so good at selling stoves that the company (AGA) asked him to write an instruction manual for
People must be aware you exist before they can buy from you. That’s obvious. Every funnel on the planet starts with awareness sitting up top. The general progression for a client-based business is something along these lines: Step 1: Awareness Step 2: Consideration Step 3:
I ventured into the world of YouTube last month. It was daunting and scary. My first several videos are embarrassing. The video quality is poor, the audio is bad, and my delivery is what you’d expect from a new YouTuber. What my videos aren’t is
Google just rolled out its largest update to search in about five years. It’s the most significant update since RankBrain. The changes will affect 1 in 10 search results as well as featured snippets. In other words, this is a pretty important update for anyone
Should startups be focused on building a brand from day 1? This video dives into the difference between your logo and your brand, and what to focus on if you want to build a brand that leaves a mark on the world. Cast votes, build
Great direct response copywriting is like a mirror. A skilled copywriter can make us see ourselves in their copy. It almost feels like they’re typing our thoughts back to us. Not tuning your copy to WIIFM (what’s in it for me) is where most copy
Niche down. Find your niche. Focus. There’s no shortage of brand and marketing experts telling you to find a niche. They’re not wrong. Focusing your attention on a specific group of people is key to success, but it’s not easy. Intentionally cutting out a portion of
Why did you start a company? There are easier ways to make a buck. The entrepreneurial life is not one to enter half-assed. You either come in with your whole ass or not at all. It’s painful watching so many companies struggle. Especially when it
Launching a new product is exciting and scary at the same time. You have a great idea, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by everything that has to be done to turn your idea into a reality. None of us are immune to launch stress.
