Weekend Favs September 21st

My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favoriteRead More

Master the Family Business Dynamic: Proven Strategies for Growth and Harmony

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Michael Mirau In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Michael Mirau, a seasoned business coach and consultant specializing in family business coaching and business growth for middle-market companies and nonprofits. Mike shared insights from his newly released book, The FamilyRead More

Simplify Your Marketing: How the Marketing Snapshot Can Transform Your Business

Marketing is a word that can stir up a lot of emotions for business owners. For some, it’s excitement – the thrill of attracting new customers and watching your business grow.  But for many, it’s more like frustration, confusion, and even dread. Why? Because marketing today can feel incredibly complex.Read More

The Senior Living Marketing Boom and How to Get Smart(er) with Your Strategy

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Debbie Howard In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Debbie Howard. Howard is the co-founder and CEO of Senior Living SMART, a full-service marketing agency serving the senior housing industry. She and her partner, Andréa Catizone, have successfully grown theRead More

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): A Marketing Primer

The new era of search is here. Artificial intelligence is unlocking new ways for people to find information and solve problems, with greater speed and confidence than ever before. AI-powered engines and platforms are fundamentally changing the nature of online search as we know it.  It’s an exciting time. TheseRead More

A Complete Guide to Using Original Research to Elevate B2B Content Marketing

Let me know if this sounds familiar: You’re drafting a masterful thought leadership piece and want to back up your thesis with a strong data point. After a bit of searching, you find the perfect one! But when you click through to the source, it takes you to one ofRead More

How ‘Company Culture’ Became Overused

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Brian Gottlieb In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Brian Gottlieb, founder of Tundraland Home Improvements and author of ‘Beyond the Hammer.’ He transformed a $3,000 investment into a multi-state enterprise with nearly $1 billion in lifetime sales. Gottlieb, anRead More

Weekend Favs September 14th

My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favoriteRead More

The Power of Expert Feedback to Improve Writing Skills

The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Tim Grahl In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Tim Grahl, CEO and publisher of Story Grid. He discusses the process of writing and publishing books, emphasizing the importance of developing writing skills and receiving expert feedback. He also highlights theRead More

SEO in 2025: Adapting to Google’s New Reality

In the latter half of 2023 and throughout 2024, the SEO landscape has been thrown into upheaval. Monumental updates and changes have left many small- and mid-size websites reeling, especially in niches where they once outperformed larger competitors. The reality is, SEO results almost never happen in a vacuum. EveryRead More