Category: Business Advice

  I’m going to tell you a secret about content marketing – particularly blogging. In fact, I can sum it up in one word and that’s ‘voice.’ I believe the best blogs are those that offer perspective. Let’s use my client, Leonard Baer (known to most as “Lennie”) as an example. Lennie is an elder […]

In a post last week, Mark Schaefer questioned if we are reaching the end of the startup era. He argues that conglomerates like Facebook, who have virtually unlimited resources, destroy or acquire meaningful startups. While Mark is specifically speaking of tech businesses, companies like Walmart have been doing this for years – manufacturing a one-stop […]

I advocate consistency because we’ve seen the results, particularly from maintaining the weekly #Strella blog. But, sometimes it’s not always realistic. I passed over creating a post, last week, due to lack of time. I let my team know so they weren’t expecting a post on Monday morning. Upon receipt of the news, our internet […]

In my last blog, I shared why we can’t help a business that won’t help themselves. I was speaking specifically about the clients who don’t take our advice – or those who selectively work with us. I find the best clients – the ones who actualize results by outsourcing social media – are those who […]

We’ve had our fair share of clientele over the years. B2B. B2C. Start-ups. Coffee shops. Commercial Realtors. HVAC companies. Skin care offices. Weight loss clinics. But, no matter the industry, I find the best clients – the ones who actualize results with their social media efforts – are those who generally take our advice and […]

I’m a big believer in showcasing the human element for the simple reason that relationships are built on trust, and most understand the importance of the know/like/trust factor. For many people, though, it’s challenging to talk about themselves. They aren’t sure what to share without oversharing. If I can offer any advice, it’s don’t overthink […]

When I started this business in 2010, the world was my oyster. Social media was still relatively new and mysterious, particularly to the business community. In 2017, it’s a much different story. All I can say for sure is that I’m glad I got in the game early because it’s not the same. Blogging, alone, […]

As a business owner and a multi-account social media manager, I have a myriad of things competing for my attention during the day – with about a quarter deemed urgent and unexpected. It is easy to feel overwhelmed, and there are days I don’t know if I am coming or going. But, I’ve learned a […]

Last January was grim. Our biggest client experienced budget cuts, which didn’t allow them to continue working with us in 2016. We picked up some small clients and a few projects, but nothing that could equate to the loss we suffered. In March, I decided to hire an executive coach to help steer us in […]