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Second Impressions Matter

Second Impressions Matter

by Paul Watson | Oct 21, 2025 | General Business, Messaging, Web Content

If you typically find prospects by meeting them face-to-face, you’re probably really good at making a solid first impression. But don’t overlook this fact: Your second impression matters, too. Because second impressions can help solidify if someone does or...
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...
What to expect when hiring me to rewrite your homepage

What to expect when hiring me 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 former StoryBrand Certified Guide to write/rewrite my client’s websites.  My process Note: This process specifically refers to applying the StoryBrand framework to a client’s homepage. Create a brand messaging...
AI doesn’t have a heroic uncle (and why that’s a good thing)

AI doesn’t have a heroic uncle (and why that’s a good thing)

by Paul Watson | Jul 5, 2023 | Email Marketing, Messaging, Social Media, Web Content

From a very young age, I remember hearing how my Great Uncle Walter was a hero.  Uncle Walter died during WWII when his aircraft’s wings folded in on him during a dive over Belgium. He was 21. But before he passed away, he had the chance to bomb some Nazi trains and...
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...
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