by Jeff Slater | Jan 31, 2019 | Marketing Advice, Marketing People, Marketing Start Ups
1. Every company tries to do too much. Do less. Become more focused. Go deep into one industry or serve a narrow set of consumers or customers. Say no to tangents that distract you and your organization. 2. Dig deeper into understanding what business you are in. Are...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 15, 2019 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Books, Marketing Start Ups
There is a misconception about what is marketing and when you should turn it on. Like raising a child, marketing is a daily activity and it never ends. Marketing isn’t something that you add to your business. It is the everyday activity of what you say to your...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 10, 2019 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups, Personal Stories
If you moved to a new city, you might not know anyone. How will you feel welcomed? How would you find a community of new friends? Somehow, you’ll need to make friends. If you are into yoga or bowling, you might find a place where others are hanging out who like to...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 8, 2019 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
An email popped up in my inbox yesterday from a friend who is starting a new business. She was so excited about the prospects of using her expertise to help create value in a specific industry with her services. She came up with a cool website with hip graphics and a...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 3, 2019 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
Whether you are cutting up an onion or knocking down a tree, the best advice is the same. Spend most of your time sharpening your tool. Marketing strategy is about tool sharpening. You want crisp, clear, cutting-edge clarity to make sure that every action you take is...
by Jeff Slater | Nov 13, 2018 | Marketing Advice, Marketing Start Ups
When two friends took a surfing trip, they were inspired to solve the problem with plastics in the ocean. As a by-product, they built a business. Alex Schulze and Andrew Cooper went to Bali in Indonesia to surf in what they expected to be pristine waters. When they...
