Small Business Blog
Articles on pricing, marketing, and selling your small business services
How, When, and Why You Should Work for $0
In general, most industry professionals will teach you to never work for free. In this article, I’ll go over why I think that’s nonsense, and when it can skyrocket your career to work for free
How to Fix Your (Failing) Side Hustle Marketing
There’s a simple (not easy) component of your business that may be making your marketing all that much harder. Here’s practical advice on how you can fix it.
The 2 Skills That Actually Get You Paid
You might think you’re pretty good at your craft. You might be! But it’s not why your clients or workplace pays you. Here are the real reasons, and how you can acquire them.
More Tips for Directing People on Camera
Back for an expanded handful of tips, tricks, and techniques for directing people who aren’t usually on camera. It’s a tall order, but it’s not impossible. You can do it! Here’s how.
How Your Words Impact Everything
Think word choice isn’t important? Don’t think it has an impact on your success in life? Think again. No really - that’s what you should do.
This is the Ultimate Marketing Skill Everyone Should Learn
Out of all the things you could learn about marketing, this is the thing I think will change your life the most. Have any guesses? (Don’t worry, I’ll tell you)
How to Attract New Clients Without Spending Money
Word-of-mouth is great for attracting new clients, but sometimes it’s nice to find alternative streams that are more consistent. Here’s how I grew my wedding photography business
When, How, & For Whom You Should Work for Free
Does it always make sense to work without pay? Not at all. But I’m arguing that there ARE times it’s beneficial. What are my reasons? Check out the blog to learn
Strategy & Series [Blog Writing Series #8]
Ready to do more than just one-off blogs? Here I’ll cover what a series is, and how to use a content calendar to your advantage.
Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Your Blog [Blog Writing Series #6]
Your blog is well on its way to seeing the big bad world. Amazing! Before we release her into the wild, we should optimize it so it’ll perform as best it can.
Frameworks of a Blog [Blog Writing Series #2]
In Part 2, I teach you about the different formats a blog might take, and how to use these frameworks to make your writing-life easier
This Habit Will Help You Earn More Money & Be More Creative
It’s true: there’s a discipline out there that can help you in countless ways, you just need to be willing to do it. Here I share what it is + how it’ll make your life better
How Your Business Can Succeed Overnight
Everyone wants to know: How do I get more clients? Once and for all, I finally give you Marketing’s secret answer.
Why Your Number of Followers Doesn’t Matter
Quantity does not always equal quality, and it surely doesn’t equal quality of life. Let me show you 15 other metrics more important to measure your success
Why is Professional Video so Expensive?
Your first quote for professional video might shock you a little, but here I break down your pre-conceived notions that might be hindering you.
The Dos & Don’ts of Targeting Clients
Actively searching for new business isn’t wrong, but there are right and wrong ways to do it. Read more to find them out.
How to Help Your Business Owner Friends Without Spending Money
It’s a lot easier to help your small business owner friends than you might think! Here are 5 easy, actionable ways to start today
Should Your Business Be on TikTok? Here’s How to Know
For small businesses, TikTok is an interesting discussion. Here, I provide a concise answer to the question “Should you be on TikTok?”
Forget Strategy: Just Start Posting Videos
A concise argument on 3 big reasons you should start posting video for your small business ASAP.
9 Reasons Video is the Greatest Business Growth Tactic
If you want to grow your business, here are 9 big reasons video is—without a doubt—the best way to do it.