Marketing as Farming

  Are authentic marketing folks best described as farmers? We plant seeds to grow awareness. It takes time to place them deeply in the ground. We need roots. We work with patience as we allow the light to bring forth potential. Growth can’t be...
Dear Food Lion,

Dear Food Lion,

Dear Food Lion,I thought you would like to hear a short story about customer service and your store. I almost never shop at your stores. I prefer Whole Foods and Harris Teeter but occasionally I do go into the store to pick up a few random things.I had 5 items that I...
Why Failing is Marketing At Its Best

Why Failing is Marketing At Its Best

Odd thought, right? Why fail? But most experienced entrepreneurs will tell you that there is nothing more powerful than trying something and learning from the market if the idea resonates. Failure is a healthy part of the successful process especially when you fail...
Marketing Wisdom From A Downward Dog

Marketing Wisdom From A Downward Dog

The poster for Sarah Slater’s Yoga Teen Classes in Hawaii Yoga. This is not something I know much about but my older daughter Sarah has become a big enthusiast. She is teaching classes and practicing daily on Oahu where she lives. So on vacation in...
(Pain) Killer Marketing

(Pain) Killer Marketing

This isn’t an original idea from me but I am sharing it because it is so clear,valuable and helps the novice understand what a new business/product/service must do to succeed. I have heard it mentioned casually on several marketing podcast and on twitter but...