How to Get Your Business to Show Up in AI Responses (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)
More and more, people are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to ask who they should work with and how to solve their problems…which means your business either shows up - or it doesn’t. In this article, I break down how AI actually “finds” and recommends businesses, and what you need to do to become one of them. If you want to stay relevant as search evolves, this is a shift you don’t want to ignore.
Why Most Email Marketing Doesn’t Work (And How to Create A Strategy That Actually Drives Sales)
Email marketing should be one of the most reliable drivers of growth in your business—but for many, it ends up feeling inconsistent, unclear, or ineffective. In this article, I break down why most email strategies fall flat and what actually makes them work. If you’ve ever wondered how to show up consistently, build trust with your audience, and sell without feeling pushy (or losing subscribers), this will give you a clearer, more intentional way forward.
When Growth Stops Coming from Doing More
If your marketing feels harder than it used to - or like you’re doing a lot without seeing the results you expect - the problem may not be what you think. It’s often not about doing more. It’s about something deeper that’s easy to miss when you’re inside your own business.
What Makes a Fractional CMO Different from a Marketing Coach?
Not all marketing support is created equal. While marketing coaches and Fractional CMOs can both offer valuable insight, they serve very different roles inside a growing business. Understanding the difference can help you make smarter decisions about how to scale your marketing and where to invest your time, energy, and resources.
You Don’t Need a Full Marketing Department… Yet.
Have you seen the buzz around hiring one person as your entire marketing department lately? While it’s true that for large companies, there are strategic reasons for having separate roles with unique skillsets for each of the marketing functions… that structure is just not realistic for small and mid-scale businesses. Let’s talk about it…
Why Smart Business Owners Stay Stuck Longer Than They Should
Smart business owners don’t usually struggle because they lack knowledge - they struggle because they’re too close to their own work to see clearly. This reflective piece explores why capable, thoughtful entrepreneurs often stay stuck longer than they need to, and how independence can quietly turn into isolation. If you’ve been circling the same challenges despite doing “all the right things,” this one might feel uncomfortably familiar - in the best way.
Meta’s Interest-Based Targeting Updates
Meta’s recent removal of many interest-based targeting options has left advertisers feeling like they’re losing control… This article breaks down what actually changed, what it means for ad performance, and why strategy and manual decision-making matter more than ever.
You’re Allowed To Change In Business
There’s an unspoken pressure in business to stay the course once you’ve chosen a direction… even when it no longer fits. This piece is a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like consistency, and that changing your mind can be a sign of clarity, not failure. If you’ve been feeling the quiet urge to pivot but aren’t sure you’re “allowed” to, this reflection offers permission, perspective, and a more honest way to think about evolution in business.
Why You Can’t See What’s Wrong With Your Marketing (And Why That’s Normal)
When you’re deep in the throws of running a business, it can be hard to look at your marketing efforts objectively. That’s one of the benefits of having a marketing coach - someone who can take a look at your business from the perspective of your audience and identify exactly what needs your attention, and what might not be working the way you thought it would.
Decoding Your Facebook Ads Results
Understanding how to interpret the results in your Facebook Ads Manager changes everything about how you make decisions regarding your ads. This article digs into a few of the key metrics to look at when trying to diagnose your ad campaigns and create impactful results.
Why Doing More Often Makes Results Worse
When marketing isn’t delivering the results you expect, the instinct is often to do more, but that’s not always the answer. This piece explores why increasing your marketing efforts can sometimes create more confusion than clarity, and how overextension can quietly stall momentum. If your strategy feels heavier instead of more effective, this article offers a grounded perspective on why simplicity, focus, and restraint are often the missing ingredients… and how choosing clarity over constant motion can change everything.
Is Your Marketing Working?
Success looks different depending on what phase of business you’re in. Here’s a quick overview of how to know at a glance whether or not your marketing is “working” based on where you are right now.
Is Hiring a Marketing Coach Right For You?
When marketing efforts aren’t working the way you’d hoped - it can be easy to get caught up in “desperate attempts” to improve results… Rather than throwing spaghetti at the wall and overwhelming yourself or your team with haphazard tactics, a marketing coach can help identify what’s not working and develop an intentional plan to pivot.
Coaching, Done-for-You, or In-House: How to Choose the Right Marketing Path for Your Business
When it comes time to branch out and expand your marketing efforts, it can be tricky to know what the best move is for your business. In this blog, we dive into what it really means to hire a marketing coach, to work with a marketing agency, and to build an in-house marketing team…and how to know which one is the best fit for you right now.
The Truth Behind Why Most Lead Magnets Don’t Convert
There are an endless number of lead magnets available to you at any given moment… though very few actually prove to be valuable, high-converting assets. Why do most lead magnets flop? What makes a lead magnet successful? Let’s dive into it inside the blog!
Why Your Social Media Responses Matter More Than You Think
If you jump to delete any negative comment on your social media, you might want to think again. This blog explains the opportunity that lives in your comment section and how you can take advantage of it to grow your business.
Why Forcing Yourself Into Platforms You Hate Is Slowing Your Growth
Your social strategy should not feel like a “keeping up with the Jones” situation. One of the biggest myths in modern marketing is that visibility requires omnipresence - forcing yourself to be on every platform, every day, multiple times a day... It doesn’t. A single platform used well will outperform five platforms used reluctantly.
Your “Marketing Problem” Isn’t Really a Marketing Problem…
All too often, what businesses blame on a “marketing problem” is not actually a marketing problem at all… In this blog, we dive into what the true, underlying “problem” is and how you can address it in your business.
A New Year Reset: Get Clear on Who You Are (Before AI Decides for You)
Authenticity has always been a key factor in the success of a business… but with the rise of AI, it is more important than ever to get clear on exactly who you are and what your business stands for.
This blog contains a simple 5 step checklist* to help you address the tough questions and determine the truth behind the question - “who are you, really?”
*Includes a free downloadable worksheet
The Rise of Human-Led Marketing: Why AI Alone Is Failing Founders
AI and automation are powerful tools, but as we evolve in this digital era, many businesses are discovering a hard truth:
AI alone doesn’t build brands, relationships, or durable growth. Humans do.
In this blog, I discuss the powerful shifts taking place among businesses that are finding success with AI in their marketing strategies - and why the key to that success is maintaining human control.