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Tool Tuesday

Sora: Turn Ideas into Motion

Video storytelling just met its AI match—meet Sora, the tool that transforms your words into cinematic clips.   Whether you’re promoting a service, telling your brand story, or teaching a

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Gratitude

Why I’m Grateful for Every “No”

A “no” can sting—but it’s often the boundary that builds you.   I’ve had proposals rejected that later made room for better partnerships. Every closed door taught me to refine,

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Reflection

Rest Is Part of the Strategy

If last weekend’s rest didn’t stick, here’s your reminder: consistency includes recovery.   Growth has rhythms—work, rest, listen, build. Skipping any of them throws the rest off balance. You can’t

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Future Focus

Preparing Your Brand for 2026

The best time to plan next year’s growth isn’t January 1st—it’s right now, while the lessons of this year are still fresh.   A strong 2026 starts with reflection and

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Throwback

 Lessons from 20 Years in Digital Marketing

Trends come and go, but integrity stays trending forever.   After two decades in marketing, I’ve seen every tactic imaginable—viral campaigns, SEO fads, algorithm hacks. Most work for a moment;

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Tool Tuesday

Zapier: Automate the Boring Stuff

If you repeat a task twice, automation deserves the third turn.   Zapier connects your favorite tools—Google Sheets, Gmail, Canva, Slack—so they talk to each other without you in the

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Mindset

Perfection Is a Time Thief

Waiting until it’s “ready” is the quietest way to lose momentum.   Perfection hides behind good intentions—it whispers that one more tweak will make everything safer. In reality, it’s just

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Story

A Lesson from My First Client Call

I still remember how nervous I was before that first client call. My notes were color-coded, my voice shaky, and my internet connection questionable.   The call lasted twenty minutes.

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Reflection

When Faith Meets Strategy

Some of my best business moves started in prayer, not a plan.   I used to separate the two—faith for Sunday, strategy for Monday. But the older I get, the

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Throwback

The Client Who Taught Me Patience

Some clients test your systems. Others teach you who you are.   Early in my career, I worked with a client whose project seemed to stretch forever. Delays, revisions, surprises—everything

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About Us

Synergize with Lean Six Sigma and AI

Earning a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is more than an individual achievement—it opens the door to smarter, more efficient consulting in a rapidly evolving digital world. The principles learned

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Wisdom

Why Your Website Still Matters in 2025

The Foundation: Update with Modern Trends and AI Algorithms change and platforms rebrand, but your website remains the one place you truly own and control. It’s the hub where your

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Mindset

Veterans Day: The Discipline of Service

The Discipline of Service Veterans Day reminds us that true leadership begins not with the spotlight but with a commitment to serve something greater than ourselves. Whether on the battlefield

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Reflection

Rest Is a Strategy, Not a Reward

AI-Assisted Rest & Reset Ritual Rest doesn’t mean you’ve stopped moving forward—it means you’ve learned to partner with momentum, not micromanage it. In a culture that glorifies exhaustion, we often

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Future Focus

Why Every Small Business Needs AI by 2026

AI used to sound futuristic. Now it’s simply practical. The question isn’t if small businesses should adopt it—it’s how fast they can do it without losing their personal touch.  

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Throwback

The First Website I Ever Built

It was slow, plain, and honestly a little ugly—but it worked. That first site taught me something I still believe today: clarity beats flash every time. Then vs. Now Back

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Local SEO Marketing

How Can Social Media Improve Your SEO?

In today’s interconnected world, it has become necessary for businesses of all sizes to have a presence on social media. An online presence lets you connect with current and potential

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Getting to Know Your Spam Score

Will You Be Among The Banned? Perhaps you have heard of the growing concern about sites soon to be banned by Google over spam issues. Thankfully, there is help for

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On Page SEO – Huh?

For many people, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is one of those terms we hear all over the place, but we’re not quite sure what it means.  Something to do with

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Local SEO Marketing

How Can Social Media Improve Your SEO?

In today’s interconnected world, it has become necessary for businesses of all sizes to have a presence on social media. An online presence lets you connect with current and potential

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The What and Why Citations Are Important

Developing the online presence of a company comes from many different avenues. Some companies may use keywords for potential customers to find them. While others may use advertising to bring

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SEO Marketing

Why You Should Optimize Your Website

An optimized website means that it is structured, coded, designed, and has content published in a way that will allow Google to rank it. Why is this important? Well, if

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Local SEO Marketing

How Can Social Media Improve Your SEO?

In today’s interconnected world, it has become necessary for businesses of all sizes to have a presence on social media. An online presence lets you connect with current and potential

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Social Media

Welcome a Grimace with a Smile

Social media allows so much information to be at our fingertips. It allows business owners to connect with potential customers in new and exciting ways. It also gives customers new

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Five LinkedIn Marketing Dos and Don’ts

As a business professional you already know that LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking site. It has attracted over 120 million members and that number keeps on growing. LinkedIn

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Reputation Management

4 Ways to Respond to Negative Reviews

Getting a negative review is never fun, but how you respond is more important than what the review says. By remaining calm, professional and polite, you can make sure potential

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Are Your Real Estate Services Visible Online?

Generating Qualified Leads for Real Estate Professionals Through Online Marketing Real estate agents and brokers are sought after by both buyers and sellers alike. A realtor’s expertise is invaluable in making their clients

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