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What Does This Make Possible? The Question That Keeps Thought Leaders Profitable
Every thought-driven brand faces the same challenge: the ideas come fast, but the content process lags behind. The Content Production Team helps you choreograph the content by defining who does what so your thought leadership becomes consistent, scalable, and effective.
What Thought Leaders Can Learn from Junk Mail About Clearer Websites
If you’re a thought leader or the face of your brand, you’ve probably invested in a beautiful website that may not convert the way you want. In this post, web designer Kristin Madeja shows you how direct response marketing principles can help your site move people from “This looks nice” to “I’m ready to book.” You’ll learn about clarity, calls to action, testing, and photography, so your audience takes action.
Why Thought Leaders Should Revive Their Neglected Blogs in 2026
Many thought leaders let their company blogs go quiet, which means their best ideas disappear the moment they speak them. New research shows exactly why 2026 is the year to revive a neglected blog and how content created with strategy can strengthen authority while influencing AI search results. This post shows you what works now and simple steps to bring your blog back to life.
How to Name Your Offer So It Actually Sells
If you keep calling your work “consulting” or “just working with me,” you are shrinking the perceived value of your expertise. The right name turns a loose idea into a structured offer that clients understand, remember, and trust. This post shows you how to name your offers and processes so they feel valuable, future ready, and easier to sell. Keep reading if you want clients to say yes faster.
The Content Production Team: How to Turn Thought Leadership into a Scalable Marketing System
Every thought-driven brand faces the same challenge: the ideas come fast, but the content process lags behind. The Content Production Team helps you choreograph the content by defining who does what so your thought leadership becomes consistent, scalable, and effective.
What Is a StoryBrand Certified Coach? (And Why the Title Changed)
Name changes are so 2025! StoryBrand Certified Guides are now StoryBrand Certified Coaches. If you're wondering why, what changed this post clears it all up.
Why Blogging Is the Most Important Part of Your SEO Strategy
Blogging isn’t just another marketing tactic; it’s the backbone of a successful SEO strategy. Learn why consistent, strategic blogging can make or break your search engine rankings and overall online visibility.
What Happened When History By Mail Hit the Shark Tank Stage
When History By Mail founder Ari Siegel stepped onto the Shark Tank stage, he had just 90 seconds to make his pitch count. Here's how we helped him craft a message that led to a $250,000 deal—and what you can learn from it about clarity, storytelling, and showing up with confidence when it matters most.
The Email Signup Experiment Wrap-Up:
I set a simple goal: get 10 new email subscribers by March 31. No ads. No big campaigns. Just smarter placement, clearer messaging, and a system that could run while I focused on client work. Here’s what worked, what didn’t—and what I’ll try next time.
Signs The Messaging is Unclear in Your Business
If your marketing feels like it’s stalling—or your audience just isn’t connecting—you might not need a rebrand. You might just need better messaging. Here’s how to tell if that’s the issue, and what to do if it is.
What's the Difference Between a Hashtag and a Handle
Understanding the difference between a hashtag and a handle can instantly strengthen your social media presence. If you’ve been guessing or mixing the two, you’re not alone — and it’s hurting your visibility. This post breaks down both tools in plain English and shows you how to use them strategically so your content is easier to find, easier to engage with, and easier to manage. Keep reading to make your next post clearer and far more effective.