Did you know that hundreds of thousands of businesses¹ retain the services of a marketing consultant? Whoa! That’s a ton of much-needed help and support given. And why not? Marketing consultants are critical to the success of many businesses both large and small. There are so many benefits of hiring a marketing…
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9 Hidden Marketing Tactics You Can Learn from Universal Studios Hollywood to Grow Your Business
Did you know Universal Studios Hollywood had 7.1 million visitors in 2015? Ay caramba! That’s a lot of people, memories, families, kids, and MONEY-SPENDING customers! Yes, I said customers. Many times, people look at theme parks such as this and think it’s just an amusement park meant to simply entertain. Well, that’s partially true.…
Warning: 9 Epic Sales Failures to Avoid Like the Plague
Did you know over 90% of companies will only buy from other companies they trust?¹ There’s a lesson here, folks! If you want sales, you have to build trust—it’s really that simple. But some companies just don’t learn. I had a not-so-great experience with a home improvement vendor (who shall remain nameless) that I…
The 10 Most Common Marketing Myths You Need to Know (and Stop Believing)
Did you know that the show MythBusters ran for 15 seasons and aired nearly 300 episodes?¹ Holy cow! It’s fair to say human beings are addicted to myths, old wives’ tales (we all secretly believe they’re true, right?), and hidden discoveries. Myth busting is a great way to keep us honest and appreciate the…
Marketing 101: Two Foolproof Ways to Quickly Spot Benefits from Features
Did you know that U.S. infomercials are a $250 billion industry?¹ Wait, I don’t even own a Snuggie®! What is it exactly that these infomercials do to sell like gangbusters? They sell BENEFITS—and you should be selling benefits over features in your business too. The reason I’m bringing up infomercial sales is to demonstrate…