What is a marketing plan & how to write one [+ examples]

I’ve helped build marketing plans at startups where the entire “team” was just me and a Google Doc. Other times, I worked side-by-side with CMOs and VPs of marketing to…

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Solution selling: What it is and how I do it effectively

I’ve been fortunate enough to work my way up from being a BDR at Experian Marketing Services and an AE at LinkedIn Learning all the way to where I am…

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What is a lead magnet? 20 lead magnet ideas and examples [+ step-by-step]

Stacks of notes. A half-finished webinar script. Google Docs open in every tab. That’s the beginning of a lead magnet story I hear from peers, founders, and marketers on tight…

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I built my backlink strategy on guest blogging — here’s exactly how it drove results

If I were looking for the best way to divide a room full of marketers, I’d bring up the topic of guest blogging and link building. Without a doubt, I’d…

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19 templates for follow-up emails after a meeting, conference, and more

In my early sales days, I would spend hours preparing for a meeting, doing research, crafting the perfect pitch, and rehearsing objections. But, I didn’t realize the real test often…

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5 best CRMs for cleaning businesses in 2025

Running a successful cleaning business in 2025 goes far beyond spotless floors and sparkling windows — it requires seamless communication, efficient scheduling, and reliable customer management. Yet, finding the right…

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5 best accounting software CRMs for small businesses in 2025

Managing client relationships in the accounting world involves much more than keeping contact info in one place. For small business accountants, it means staying on top of recurring deadlines, securely…

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What is the ideal length of a sales email? Insights based on 40 million emails

Like most people, I don’t read all of the sales emails I get. When I do open an email, I skim its contents and immediately close out long, rambling messages,…

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Traditional marketing vs. digital marketing: Why not both?

Traditional marketing vs. digital marketing shouldn’t be a controversial decision. From my experience, the smartest brands aren’t choosing sides. They’re learning how to blend both worlds to reach people where…

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The 15 best “Meet the Team” pages I’ve ever seen

I’ve worked on many websites that have pretty standard “Meet the Team” pages. But I think it’s a huge missed opportunity for your brand if you don’t try to get…

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