Making Data Analytics Your Secret Weapon
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the role of data analytics has never been more pivotal. Utilizing analytics can fundamentally shift how organizations design products, engage with customers, and make key strategic decisions. In this article, we delve into essential tactics businesses can employ to make data analytics an integral part of their ongoing operations at…
Read MoreShapeshifting Priorities | A Mother’s Day Reflection
As anyone would guess, life has changed dramatically since becoming a mom. For years I prioritized my full time role as a business champion and much of my energy was given to small businesses, owners and teams who were looking for growth. It fueled me and I was immersed in growing a company businesses would…
Read MoreOvercoming Leadership Challenges in Modern Organizations
Leadership is a multifaceted endeavor that extends far beyond mere management. It’s about inspiring others, making tough decisions, and navigating the complex landscape of today’s business environment. As you embark on this journey, understanding the nuances of effective leadership can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and development. This guide, courtesy of Propel Businessworks, explores…
Read MoreLearning As You Go: Lessons We Take With Us
Recently, I found a yellow legal note pad with notes I had scribbled down in April of 2009. That was fifteen years ago this month and I can still vividly remember the moments I was living. The economy had tanked in 2008 and companies were folding left and right. We thought we were safe, but…
Read MoreFostering Community Well-Being: How Small Businesses Drive Health and Prosperity
Small businesses weave threads beyond economic growth in the tapestry of a community’s vitality. They are the heartbeat of local neighborhoods, innovation engines, and health and well-being catalysts. While they contribute significantly to the economic landscape, their impact extends further, reaching into the realm of community health and prosperity. This article, courtesy of Propel Businessworks,…
Read MoreTechnology Requires Patience, Perseverance, and Critical Thinking
I was born in 1980, before cell phones, personal computers, or even email and social media. The world was more simple back then. We played outside with neighborhood kids, drank from the hose, and built forts and Lego empires with our imaginations instead of big kits and fancy toys. But what I’ve learned over these…
Read MoreHonoring All Mompreneurs
If I was a business owner and entrepreneur long before I was a mother, can I call myself a mompreneur? According to Wikipedia, I guess I can! Their description says, “A mompreneur is a female business owner who actively balances the roles of a mother and an entrepreneur. The term was introduced around 1994.” [ref] And that’s good because…
Read More“Should Your Agency Say Goodbye To Social Media?”: Jamie Interviewed by Brooke Sellas for Social Media Examiner’s Marketing Agency Show
This month I was asked to share my story and thoughts on how Propel, as a marketing agency, left social media services behind and forged a new trail without it. Listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube, and see the Q&A notes below. Being interviewed by Brooke Sellas for Social Media Examiner’s Marketing…
Read MoreHow Hard Work, Patience and Gratitude Grew My Business … and My Life
[Read Time: 7 minutes] This post is dedicated to all the people who have made this entrepreneurship and business building journey possible. Everyone who has encouraged, uplifted, and helped me grow while doing the same for Propel. It isn’t a surprise that business ownership can be hard. It takes grit, determination, and fortitude. For those…
Read MoreOvercoming Imposter Syndrome
Self-taught and self-studied, addicted, and borderline obsessed, I may not have “formal” marketing education per se, but with over 30 years of observation and learning on my own, you might say experience is my foundation. And many would agree that is more valuable. But that doesn’t stop the brain from doubting what I know… and…
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