This is one of the most common questions I’m asked. Sometimes it’s direct: “Should we hire a marketing agency, or bring someone in-house?” Other times it’s implied: “We’ve tried agencies before.” “We’re thinking about hiring a marketing manager.” “We don’t know what the right next step is.” What’s interesting is that there isn’t a single right answer. But there are  wrong decisions — usually made without understanding what each option actually involves. This article is here t

Most small business owners don’t need more marketing ideas. They already have plenty of those. What they’re missing is a way to decide what actually matters  — and what can safely be ignored. Over the years, working with service-based businesses at very different stages, I’ve noticed something consistent. The businesses that make progress aren’t doing more. They’re doing less — but with intention. That’s what a simple framework provides. Why Most Marketing Frameworks Don’t St

Over the past year, I’ve had a lot of conversations that start the same way. “Social media just isn’t working for us.” Sometimes that means reach is down. Sometimes it means enquiries have slowed. And sometimes it means the effort just doesn’t feel worth it. What’s interesting is that most of these businesses aren’t anti–social media. They’re just tired of relying on it as their only  source of leads. In 2026, that’s a very real problem. Social Media Was Never Meant to Carry

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I Spoke to 100+ Business Owners in 2025 – Here’s What They’re All Struggling With

Most people are trying to market their business one post at a time. One video. One idea. One last-minute caption before they forget. No wonder it feels inconsistent. No wonder it feels like it isn’t working.

You don’t need 10,000 followers. You need 100 leads and the confidence to follow up.

Most businesses treat marketing and sales like they’re separate teams. One creates content. The other chases deals. And neither really knows what the other is doing. That’s the old way. And it’s broken.

You’re spending too much time creating content… and not enough time closing the leads it brings in.

Stop building campaigns for today — and start building systems that sell for you tomorrow.

If you really want to know how to create an offer without sounding salesy, desperate, or like everyone else on LinkedIn. Read this article.

Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They have a follow-up problem. They’re visible, sure — posting content, getting a few likes, maybe even building an audience.

One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make is feeling like they have to constantly come up with new stuff to post. Every day. From scratch. That’s exhausting. It’s also unnecessary.

Marketing isn’t about algorithms. It’s not about hacks. It’s not even just about content. It’s about people. Real people. In a room. Sharing ideas. Asking questions. Connecting.

Here’s what a real marketing strategy is: A focused plan to attract the right people, earn their trust, and move them to take action — in a way that aligns with your business goals. 

Practical strategies for growing a 6-7 figure business — without the fluff.