Starting a business from scratch when you don’t know anyone – Featured in Johnson City Living Podcast
March 13, 2020Check out this podcast episode — in Spotify or on Apple or visit the Johnson City Living Podcast to check out other episodes.
8 things learned in 8 years of business
First off, I’ve learned more than 8 things but here are my top 8: Sending a hand-written card: thank you, birthday, congratulations goes a long way, it will separate you from others and make you memorable (if done right). Cultivate…
Read Books of 2019 that YOU should also read
This blog post is dedicated to Jess that asked me for this earlier this year. These are all the books I have read related to Business, Marketing, and Self-Help: Marketing Rebellion by Mark Schaefer – Complete game changer for Marketers and…
KOSBE Award for Marketing Excellence
From KOSBE Facebook Page: “Today, the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 25th Anniversary KOSBEs in each of the following categories: -Manufacturing Business Excellence – GSM Filtration–Marketing Business Excellence…
Holidays Trends 2019
Just wrapped up Holiday Edition Social Media workshop at Tennessee Small Business Development Center at ETSU (TSBDC). Because the holidays are quickly approaching I’ve thought you’ll benefit from a Holiday themed Social Media Workshop takeaways that I shared. Attendees discovered…
How to create beyond a grocery experience
“It better than a Publix and Trader Joes combined. “ As a marketer and small business owner, for years I wanted to figure out the big mystery behind Wegmens Grocery store chain. I was in the Richmond (VA) area, visiting…
Upcoming Holiday Nudge for 2019. You know you need the reminder!
Facebook Crash Course for Organizations: Biggest Takeaways
I did something I rarely do, I volunteered my time on a Sunday to give a crash course for a local nonprofit catered to women. The intention was to get the other board members up to speed on Facebook so…
Businesses: Be More Human
If you missed this 45-minute presentation by best-selling author- Mark Schaefer this past week, I have something for you. Here is the last minute (see video below) of him discussing his latest book, Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins,…
Go to Checklist: Spring Cleaning Your Social Media
I’m currently (mentally) closing my eyes as I type these words and envisioning a type-A person who is reading the title of this blog post and ready to take action on their social media. This lady or gentlemen lives by…
Received the Rising Star Award through America’s Small Business Development Center
Today was a special day for me in my 7th year in business because I received the #RisingStarAward through America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC). In addition, today we celebrated SBDC day! Johnson City Mayor, Jenny Brock presented a recognition…
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