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One problem the telephone, the electric telegraph, & AI all share

One problem the telephone, the electric telegraph, & AI all share

by Paul Watson | Sep 10, 2025 | AI, Messaging

I’m a bit of a geek about the history of communication, so in this post, I want to show how two old communication tools ran into the same problem as our modern communication tools. If you’re a fellow connoisseur of the history of communication, I this post...
ChatGPT is an ugly, pretty thing: Some ideas for using AI

ChatGPT is an ugly, pretty thing: Some ideas for using AI

by Paul Watson | Aug 7, 2025 | General Business

AI tools like ChatGPT are both convenient and frustrating, effective and ineffective, pretty and ugly. Like any technology, these tools have their benefits and drawbacks. Despite its imperfections, however, AI is incredibly useful. And it’s here to stay.  With that...
Be Memorable by Micro-Weirding

Be Memorable by Micro-Weirding

by Paul Watson | Nov 7, 2024 | General Business, Messaging, Micro-weirding, Sales, Social Media, Web Content

Generative AI has made digital communication easier (and noisier) than ever. In a sea of marketing content, it’s easy to be forgettable. So, how does your brand stand out? One way is by applying a concept called “micro-weirding.” I first learned about micro-weirding...
Tips for Choosing a StoryBrand Guide

Tips for Choosing a StoryBrand Guide

by Paul Watson | Nov 4, 2024 | Messaging, StoryBrand, Web Content

Two things: Yes, I’m a StoryBrand Certified Guide. And no, I may not be your best choice. In this post, I’m giving a few non-self-promoting tips to use when choosing a StoryBrand Certified Guide to help you with your marketing.    Because with hundreds of...
Micro-weirding your brand (a lesson from cancer)

Micro-weirding your brand (a lesson from cancer)

by Paul Watson | Oct 29, 2024 | General Business, Micro-weirding, StoryBrand

Note: This is a refresh of a post I wrote in 2021.Having late-stage cancer taught me a lot of things that I now apply to my small business. One of which was how to think outside of the box. In marketing, this kind of thinking can manifest itself as micro-weirding....
What to expect when hiring a StoryBrand Guide to rewrite your homepage

What to expect when hiring a StoryBrand Guide to rewrite your homepage

by Paul Watson | Oct 25, 2024 | Messaging, StoryBrand, Web Content

In this post, I’ll outline the process that I use as a current StoryBrand Certified Guide to write/rewrite my client’s websites. I’ll also discuss how much you can expect to pay.  But first, here are some things to keep in mind if you’re thinking about hiring a...
Case Study: How messaging consulting helped Zach’s Toy Chest reduce a major disruption by 80%

Case Study: How messaging consulting helped Zach’s Toy Chest reduce a major disruption by 80%

by Paul Watson | Jun 21, 2024 | Case Study

Providing new toys for pediatric patients Kids who are going through cancer could use something to brighten their day and boost their spirits. With that in mind, Zach’s Toy Chest provides new toys for pediatric cancer patients in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. ...
Case Study: How Iron Academy increased web traffic to a revenue-generating page by over 900%

Case Study: How Iron Academy increased web traffic to a revenue-generating page by over 900%

by Paul Watson | Jan 29, 2024 | Case Study

Iron Academy is an all-male Christian school based in Raleigh, NC for grades 6-12. It’s unique, male-centered teaching philosophy along with its emphasis on instilling biblical values in its students makes Iron Academy an ideal place for many parents to send their...
Case Study: How Peter Milner Properties Saw a 229% Increase in Web Traffic

Case Study: How Peter Milner Properties Saw a 229% Increase in Web Traffic

by Paul Watson | Jan 22, 2024 | Case Study, Real Estate

Buying a house in Raleigh, NC can be incredibly difficult. Peter Milner helps walk homebuyers through the process of finding and closing on a house that his clients will love.  petermilnerproperies.com Peter Milner’s website wasn’t helping his business grow. I gave...
Case Study: How Destiny Ventures achieved an email open rate that’s over 3X the industry average

Case Study: How Destiny Ventures achieved an email open rate that’s over 3X the industry average

by Paul Watson | Jan 19, 2024 | Case Study

Too many business leaders get bogged down by the daily grind to create the space to stop, reflect, and cultivate meaningful friendships with others. Destiny Ventures is dedicated to building a community and hosting trips that help create this much-needed space. ...
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