Blog | Marketing Simplified - Part 16

Marketing Trends for 2021: Part 1

1 Jan 2021

The new year always brings with it hope—and this year is definitely no exception. For many of us “out with the old and in with the new” becomes a reality as we resolve to do things differently, try new things, and achieve new goals. When it comes to marketing, I notice that January 1st is no ... Read More about Marketing Trends for 2021: Part 1

The Results are in: It’s Time to Get on Camera

18 Dec 2020

I’m always honest to my clients… painfully honest if need be. I want them to trust me, so I always let them know when there is a red flag or problem. And here’s what I have been telling them for months: You need to get on video or you’re missing a big opportunity. In 2015, Nicola ... Read More about The Results are in: It’s Time to Get on Camera

Creating Hope

11 Dec 2020

Most marketers and business owners are instinctually good at presenting problems and solutions. Need to lose 30 pounds? Here is a great program and before and after photos to boot. Need to simplify your life? Here is a home organizer and a picture of how beautiful your house will look after we’re ... Read More about Creating Hope

The Secret Sauce that Makes You an Expert

4 Dec 2020

I love grilled cheese sandwiches. When I was little, I would ask for one every morning for breakfast. I would watch my mom spread mayonnaise on the outside of each piece of bread, put cheese in the middle, and grill it in the frying pan. As the mayonnaise crisped the outside of the bread, it gave ... Read More about The Secret Sauce that Makes You an Expert

The Discount Trap

26 Nov 2020

The Discount Trap Raise your hand if you build discounts into your pricing. While this is a popular practice, in honor of this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday tomorrow, I’d like to give you a few words of caution. Discounts have been a powerful marketing tool since commerce has ... Read More about The Discount Trap

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Lorraine Beaman

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