Warren Buffett – His investing strategy needed a new business model
Just because that’s how things are done doesn’t mean it will work for you or your customers.
The Grass Is Always Greener on the Side That’s Fertilized…
Of course, you can’t fertilize weeds and get lush, green grass. In advertising terms, you have to start with the truth.
Lead Generation vs. Digital Presence
A pure lead gen focus leaves you a slave to natural demand cycles, and Google advertising auction prices, which is neither consistent nor affordable.
Today’s New Branding
New branding is about having a point of view, sticking to it, and having the courage to stand up for what you believe in.
You’re not one of “those” dealerships
We’ve been conditioned - when they stick out their hand out and say “trust me,” we grab our wallets and run the other way!
Not Just What, But When
When it comes time to buy, the customer's priorities change. She might well buy from whichever store offers same-day delivery and installation.
An Introduction to Wiener Dog Marketing
Roy: You can’t get attention with precision lawn chairs. You can’t get attention racing riding lawnmowers. But wiener dogs will win.
Disruptive Marketing: How Can You Use it to Your Advantage?
Some might say it's unethical, or even dangerous. But for many businesses it’s the only way to truly stand out.
Donald Trump, Colonel Zeller & the Strange Power of Hatred
Newton's law in action. Intense passion from your anti-customers provokes an equally intense reaction from your happy-yet-silent customers.
The Missing Link to Getting Greatness From Your Designer
You finally receive the design, but it just really didn’t hit the mark. That's because of a poor (or nonexistent) Creative Brief.
Brand Recognition Is Much More than Name Recognition
Name recognition is important, but without the image and feeling that comes with it, your brand will struggle to stand out.
David and Goliath – Don’t play Goliath’s Game
Don’t try and beat your competitor at their game. Change the rules.
Why Your Word-of-Mouth Ain’t As Good As You Think — And What to Do About It
When marketers and business owners talk about Word-of-Mouth, they only think they’re talking about the same thing.
What Real Estate Will Your Residential Home Service Business Occupy When The Market Crashes?
When the population begins to anticipate raising prices, they change their behavior.
Empire Builders: Lego – 6 billion pieces stepped on
From a homebuilder to the largest toy manufacturer in the world, Lego is a family business that has a history of innovating.