It's hard to find encouragement for obstacles that occur in life. Simply put, not everything is roses. Sometimes, sh*t just happens. We all face crappy stuff. The car won’t start, we overslept, caught a cold, tripped on the steps… you name it. As a business owner, I encounter dozens of shi**y things all day. Clients […]
My executive coach said recently, “if you don’t have a website you don’t have a business.” I agree, but I would take that a step further to add, “if you don’t have a good website, you don’t have a business.” It’s my goal with this post to define good, because not all websites and web […]
“How long should a blog post be?” I have been asked that question for years, and I understand why. People want a number. A target feels easier to work with than “it depends.” The problem is that word count is one of those things that can look more useful than it actually is. When I […]
I spent Thursday evening editing a blog post for a new client looking to re-establish his online presence. His original draft contained the primary elements to convey his message, but like many people who don’t write for a living, he struggled to make it ‘blog-worthy.’ What we learned about writing in school is not the […]
At Strella Social Media, we are passionate about our core values! Our top value, commitment to excellence, exemplifies pride in our work. It’s challenging to showcase this value, because it’s so intrinsic to our daily activities. But, let me give you an example of one of the many details that help us solidify our commitment […]
It’s clear why people are confused about what social media can do for a business… much of the information is contradictory. On the same day, I read two posts related to the effectiveness of social media, both showcasing different – and even conflicting – examples. The first post, B2B Social Media Marketing: What’s the Real […]
In any business, there are times when we struggle between giving the client what they want vs. what will generate the best outcome for them. I encounter this dilemma often, primarily because people see something working for another business and they want to replicate that formula for themselves. This is a slippery slope simply because […]
We just had our fourth quarter leadership meeting, which serves as a lesson for me to keep my focus. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of running a business. My biggest takeaway from this meeting is the importance of being crystal clear on your core values. Any time I’ve lost my way, […]
Who has Eminem and Phil Collins back to back on their iTunes? This gal! That might sound like an unusual pairing, but both artists resonate with me; both found release in their music. For those who create, there’s an outlet of choice. For me, it’s writing. It’s cathartic to write blog posts, each week. Writing […]
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