Blog | Marketing Simplified - Part 12

What will you keep?

18 Jun 2021

Three days ago, California had its opening day. With an incredibly low Covid case rate, the state’s tier system was lifted, masks were no longer required for vaccinated individuals, and businesses could operate at capacity. It seemed like the day we had all been waiting for, but something ... Read More about What will you keep?

How do you keep your customers connected to your brand AFTER they buy?

11 Jun 2021

Awe, excitement, humor, anger and anxiety are all feelings that increase our arousal. These are also the feelings that cause us to make a conversion. In short, arousal = conversion. But there's a catch... even when it’s positive, we can’t stay in an aroused state forever. In fact, as human beings, ... Read More about How do you keep your customers connected to your brand AFTER they buy?

Add a Trigger to Generate More Buzz for Your Brand

28 May 2021

Today we’re going to play a little game together. I am going to write a few things below and you are going to tell me what you immediately think about when you read the word. Here we go! Toothbrush. Shoes. Peanut butter. If you’re thinking about toothpaste, socks, and ... Read More about Add a Trigger to Generate More Buzz for Your Brand

Kale, Big Macs, and Pumpkin Oreos

21 May 2021

Last year a group of researchers from Kellogg School of Management (Chelsea Galoni, Gregory S. Carpenter, and Hayagreeva Rao) set to figure out a mysterious trend. Why during the pandemic were both sales of organic foods and Big Macs surging? Surely, they thought, it should be one or the other… ... Read More about Kale, Big Macs, and Pumpkin Oreos

The Digital Tool that’s Hard to See

7 May 2021

Today I'd like to talk about a monumental (primarily virtual) event and its history. For those unfamiliar, the Big Day of Giving is primarily an online event hosted by the Sacramento Community Foundation during the first Thursday in May. In fact, the 2021 Big Day of Giving just wrapped up at ... Read More about The Digital Tool that’s Hard to See

“Vanessa changed my life. This is not an exaggeration. I learned more about marketing and brand management from Vanessa in one weekend than I did in YEARS of trying to navigate these subjects on my own. Vanessa has a way of presenting material so that it is easy to understand, effective and immediately actionable. She makes complex concepts simple and accessible. With her many years of experience, she is able to teach real-life lessons that you can implement to launch or improve your business today. Most of all, Vanessa can see your potential and vision sometimes better than you can see it yourself. She truly believes in her students and clients and has a unique way of helping them make their dreams a reality. I did not always think of myself as a thought leader in my industry but Vanessa inspired me to look at my career in new ways. She has helped me bring forth opportunities that I never thought were possible. I am so thankful to have her in my life and forever appreciative of the impact she’s had on both my personal and professional endeavors. Vanessa uses her special gifts to help bring out yours.”

Dr. Lisa Hornick

Optometrist

“A huge thank you to Vanessa and for her unwavering commitment to shaping leaders of the future. Her knowledge and strategies with personalized thought leadership was the foundation that transformed the way I presented myself and my business. I realized how crucial it is to create a brand that authentically represents you, your values, and your mission. This branding not only impacted my career but shaped the way we position WilsonTech in the market, emphasizing our dedication to excellence, trust, and innovation.”

Ryan Wilson

student and business owner

“Working with Vanessa is like being in your mother’s arms. Seriously. She‘s persistent yet patient, nurturing yet assertive, and accessible while promoting independence. Most impressively, Vanessa knows what she’s talking about. Doing what she says, even when it removes us from our comfort zone, always pays off. You cannot have a better ally for online marketing.”

Heidy Kellison

DOWNTOWNNORCAL

“Before Vanessa, I literally spent thousands of dollars on other marketing courses, and Vanessa’s strategies continue to outperform and exceed my expectations every single time!”

Meaghan Likes

OWNER, BOOKKEEPING ACADEMY ONLINE | CEO, LIKES ACCOUNTANCY COMPANY

“Vanessa helped us realize that we needed to look at marketing one of our new ventures in a whole new way — the opposite of we were doing before. When I followed her approach to create our offer, conversions were downright easy.”

Claire Tauzer

CO-OWNER, TAUZER APIARIES

“I like how Vanessa begins with the end in mind. She has you strategically understand your goals, ideal customer, and offer first, then teaches you how all the rest applies. It’s not tied to one thing, but rather, it’s an integrated approach. I would like to create online products for my business and Vanessa really reaffirmed the possibilities. She also highlighted how simple it can be to get them started.”

Bruce Watts

WATTS-WOODLAND AIRPORT

“Vanessa’s careful nurturing of her clients, her guidance, and her cheerleading have been invaluable to me. The amount of information you get in her workshops and online course is staggering… it includes email marketing, social media, paid traffic, content creation and so on… email marketing was especially valuable for my business. I would recommend her to anyone looking to increase their organization’s online marketing presence.”

Alison Kent

PRINCIPAL, LISTENINK

Lorraine Beaman

“We actually slowed down our marketing plan to keep up with all the new business!

Vanessa has expert knowledge of marketing techniques, but what is really special is the way she helps her clients understand and apply those techniques. She is a great mentor and coach.”

Lorraine Beaman

FOUNDER, INTERVIEW2WORK

“Vanessa’s strategies have allowed me to significantly outpaced competitors in fundraising revenue generation. But what I really appreciate is her passionate approach, the way she cares about each individual person she works with, their mission, and how it can change the world. Her marketing strategies can’t be found in any textbook but they work significantly better than the ones I find there.”

Tracy Fauver

Executive Director, Davis Community Meals and Housing