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Resources: Last updated March 28, 2020 These are definitely unprecedented times and there's not really a playbook out there. I had heard over and over again about there possibly being an economic downturn “soon” so I was trying my best to prepare for it and recession-proof the business but I don't think anyone thought it would be due to the coronavirus or COVID-19. The reality is that it has impacted businesses hard and while it…
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I was honored to be the guest on the Creative Marketing Zone back in 2018. I figured I would dust off this episode and repurpose it. As blogging has changed and evolved, I think much of it is still relevant today. What do you think? Do you think these tips are still relevant today? What has changed? * P.S. I said “we blog” but really it was web log :-). Grammar is always important …
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When I started my first business, I heard that you need to have a business plan. So, I took a long…long time to create a business plan for a business, I quickly learned wasn't something I wanted to build. It was called Exemplary Editing and I loved the logo, loved the name but wasn't crazy about the business. There's a concept known as sunk cost that entrepreneurs and business owners should know. We are familiar…
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Recently, I made some updates to the mission of CBNation and Blue 16 Media. The goal was to simplify the messaging around what we were doing to help out entrepreneurs and business owners. We are increasing the success rate of business owners and that's executed by increasing the visibility of businesses through our products and services but also resources that are available to business owners. At the core, we are in the “Visibility Game.” This…
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How did you find out about us? In today's world, where potential clients and customers are bombarded with distractions, it can be difficult for them to remember how they find you. Often, clients will just say “online.” While this helps give you a little insight, it doesn't help you optimize and tailor your marketing budget and spend. Full disclosure, I use Call Rail for our Blue 16 Media clients I work with. Essentially what it…
