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Branding vs. Content: Why You Need Both to Attract Your Dream Clients

You can have the most impressive skills and deliver amazing results for your clients, but if your brand isn’t screaming “Here’s why I’m the one for you,” your dream clients won’t see (or choose) you. Instead, they’ll scroll right past, confused about what you offer or why you’re the perfect fit. As Dolly Parton famously […]

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Imagine you’re scrolling through Instagram and you see two business coaches sharing content. One has a perfectly curated feed with on-brand quotes and professional headshots. The other just posted a slightly chaotic story about how she spilled coffee on her client notes right before a big call—and somehow turned it into the best session ever. […]

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It’s that time of year again. The air gets a little crisper and every café in town rolls out the most coveted drink of the season—the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Whether you love it or hate it, those three little letters—PSL—scream fall is here. The moment Starbucks drops it, people lose their minds. (Remember the lines […]

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How to Use Cognitive Biases to Create Attention-Grabbing Content That Stops the Scroll

Ever wonder why some posts make you stop in your tracks while others just blend into the feed? It’s not about being louder or more frequent—it’s all about the psychology behind attention. Your audience’s brain is making most of the decisions without them even realizing it. No seriously, 90% of all decisions are not made […]

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Social Media Tips For Service Providers: 4 Captivating Hooks to Boost Engagement

Social media has become an essential tool for small businesses to connect with their target audience, increase brand awareness, and establish authority. But with the ever-increasing amount of content available, it’s becoming harder to grab the attention of users and keep them engaged. That’s where captivating hooks and a few psychology-backed tactics come in. In […]

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How to stay top of mind with a small marketing budget

If you want to get in front of your audience and stay top of mind with a small marketing budget you’ll need to build a strong personal brand and consistently show up for your audience on the social platforms they’re already active on.

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The Science Behind the Framing Effect in Marketing

Explore the Framing Effect and its role in customer decisions. Discover how this psychological tool will help you to craft compelling messages that drive conversions and business growth.

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From Barbie to Taylor Swift: Mastering 2023's Viral Campaigns for Small Businesses

When you think of the best viral marketing campaigns of 2023, you might instinctively think about the Barbie movie because, with a budget of $150 million, it was hard to miss. While marketing campaigns like these were epic, to say the least, it can feel impossible to replicate as a small business owner. So let’s break down a few key aspects of each campaign that you’re able to tap into in your own marketing efforts.

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Optimizing Your Online Presence As A Service Provider

Having a strong online presence is no longer optional. Whether you’re a small business owner or a freelance service provider, your digital presence is often the first interaction potential clients have with you. And as we all know, making a great first impression is crucial! In this blog post, I’ll be sharing some tips to […]

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Streamline Your Marketing: How To Craft Time-Saving Templates in ClickUp

If you’re a service provider or small business owner, you know just how important it is to stay organized and plan ahead with your business. Especially when it comes to staying active with your marketing. One way to ensure you never drop the ball on your internal marketing efforts again is to start relying on […]

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Improving Your Bottom Line Using Lean Observation Techniques

Creating an aligned strategic plan for your business operations is one side of things, but taking action in a way that produces consistent improvement and results is another side.  In business, we strive to have efficient operations, a streamlined path to increase income, a cohesive team of all-star players, a knock-out systems suite, and all […]

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The Power of Brand Storytelling: How Emotional Marketing Connects with Customers

By telling a compelling brand story and using emotional marketing to connect with customers, you can create a memorable brand experience that differentiates your brand from its competitors.

In this article, we’ll be exploring the importance of brand storytelling, emotional marketing, and how combining these strategies can help you connect with customers on a deeper level to build a strong brand.

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How To Optimize Your Sales Pages With Neuromarketing & Psychology

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of sales pages! Specifically how to improve your digital product’s sales pages quickly and effectively with psychology and neuromarketing research.

From product mockup placement to pricing psychology hacks, I’ll be sharing some of the best tips and tricks to help you optimize your sales pages in order to boost your digital product sales.

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How to Create a Psychology-Driven Social Content Strategy

Creating an effective social media content strategy is key to successful marketing. But, when it comes to creating an engaging content strategy, it’s not just about what you post, but also how you post it. To maximize engagement and reach, you need to understand the psychology behind social media content and the science behind why people act the way they do.

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Content Strategy vs. Content Planning: What's the Difference?

Content strategy and content planning are two closely related yet distinct concepts in the world of content creation.

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Psychological Triggers To Include In Your Q1 Marketing Strategy To Increase Your Revenue

Using psychological triggers in your marketing strategy can be a powerful way to increase sales and engage your audience as an online business owner or a service provider. With psychological research and behavioral science embedded into your marketing strategy, you’ll have a serious advantage over your competitors who are simply winging it, hoping their campaigns […]

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Tripwires: How to get customers tripping and stumbling into your marketing funnel

Have you been struggling to convert your leads into loyal customers? As an online business owner, using a tripwire in your marketing funnel can be an effective strategy to drive conversions and generate additional revenue.  And yes, even those “tripwire” sounds like bro-marketing hootenanny, its effectiveness is unmatched. What is a marketing tripwire? A tripwire […]

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Instagram Marketing: Decide on the Function Before The Format

Marketing your business on social media can be hard…especially when it seems like new features are being rolled out every few weeks. Constant updates and algorithm changes make it increasingly difficult to see the forest from the trees and ultimately harder to focus or determine what features are actually deserving of your time and attention.  […]

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Getting Started With A Marketing Strategy Rooted In Psychology

Research indicates that the understanding of consumer behavior is critical for the success of any marketing campaign, with nearly all (93%) marketers citing it as essential. Utilizing research from behavioral science, sociology, and buyer psychology will help you hone in on your messaging – maximizing its impact. You’ll also be able to better accurately gauge […]

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Some say it’s coming, and some say it’s already here. As a small business owner, the looming possibility of a recession creates tension and raises anxiety about your business’s survival. Here’s how to keep your small business afloat and thriving, even during a downturn. First and foremost, do not cut your marketing budget. In fact, your paid […]

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