There’s No Such Thing as Passive Income
(or a Successful Passive Brand)

There’s No Such Thing as Passive Income <br>(or a Successful Passive Brand)
In the entrepreneurial world, the idea of building a brand and creating passive income has always been the holy grail. Do the work once, set it on auto pilot through the magic of technology and scale, and then see the dollars roll in in perpetuity. I’m sorry to disappoint, but I’m here to tell you there’s no such thing. Read More

You Can’t “Both Sides” Your Brand:
What Gap Got Wrong

You Can’t “Both Sides” Your Brand: <br>What Gap Got Wrong
While millions of votes were still being counted after a contentious election day, and there was still uncertainty about the outcome of the presidential race, The Gap tweeted an image of a half-red, half-blue hoodie bearing the brand’s logo, with the caption, “The one thing we know, is that together, we can move forward.” Here’s where the Gap went wrong, and the lesson for other brands. Read More

5 Things Brands Must Do Now to Thrive
in the Midst of Uncertainty

5 Things Brands Must Do Now to Thrive <br>in the Midst of Uncertainty
We are at a crossroads in our history and many of us find ourselves in limbo. Some of us are clinging to the past we knew, hoping that things will return to “normal,” while others still hold their breath, not quite ready to step into the unknown. If you are a business owner, you may be asking yourself, “How do I navigate these rough seas? What course corrections do I need to make?” Here are five things you can do right now to not only stabilize your business and brand but ultimately thrive in the long term. Read More

Five Ways to Better Engage
the Female Consumer

Five Ways to Better Engage <br>the Female Consumer
With the close of 2019 upon us and the bright shiny fresh start of a new year (and new decade!), it’s time to plan your marketing strategy for 2020. Instead of focusing on the latest algorithms, it’s time to invest in something much more powerful for your brand’s success: women. Read More

How to Create a Successful Blog
Part Five: It’s OK to Stop Blogging (Seriously!)

How to Create a Successful Blog <br>Part Five: It’s OK to Stop Blogging (Seriously!)
We’re coming to the end of a five-part series on how to build a successful blog. So far, we’ve discussed several things, including how to define what having a “successful blog” actually means to you. How to come up with a structure for your blog. How to drive more traffic to your blog. And more. And now, for the final installment of this series, I have some unexpected advice for you. I want you to know… It’s OK to stop blogging. Read More