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4 ways for service industry brands to stand out

4 ways for service industry brands to stand out

by Paul Watson | Jun 7, 2023 | General Business, Web Content

Business leaders in service industries often face stiff competition. Which begs the question: As a real estate agent, nonprofit leader, insurance broker, healthcare provider, or any other service industry expert, how can you differentiate yourself (i.e., your brand)...
Fish, clients, and the problem of too many problems

Fish, clients, and the problem of too many problems

by Paul Watson | May 3, 2023 | General Business, Messaging, Sales, Web Content

What would happen if you used 10 hooks when fishing?  You probably wouldn’t catch any fish, and if you did, it wouldn’t be a pretty sight. It’s obvious that using 10 hooks when fishing wouldn’t work, but it’s easy to do something similar with our brands. Too often, we...
How StoryBrand helps you know your business identity

How StoryBrand helps you know your business identity

by Paul Watson | Apr 5, 2023 | General Business, Messaging, StoryBrand

“Be yourself.” It’s a common theme in children’s media, but when you’re a kid, it can be difficult to know what that means. I imagine that as you grew, you discovered what “be yourself” means for you. As adults, many of us have spent countless hours reflecting on what...
How the Teddy Bear flipped the narrative (and what this means for your sales)

How the Teddy Bear flipped the narrative (and what this means for your sales)

by Paul Watson | Mar 8, 2023 | General Business, Sales, Uncategorised

In 1902, the Washington Post published a cartoon of then-president Theodore Roosevelt sparing the life of a mother bear and her cub. The cartoon was so successful that it inspired a toy that American children still love: the Teddy Bear. Before the Teddy Bear surged in...
Enjoy the journey of growing your business (by embracing the small tasks)

Enjoy the journey of growing your business (by embracing the small tasks)

by Paul Watson | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorised

Every spammer has this in common: They want a sale right away. But often, the best clients come out of established relationships. And relationships take time.  They require you to take small, seemingly insignificant steps every day, knowing that a sale is not...
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