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the Friday edition - the one about Enron

the Friday edition - the one about Enron

Discover how to use AI as your personal CFO. Learn to analyze financial statements, spot cash flow red flags, and uncover actionable insights that drive smarter business growth. ...more

the Friday Edition

August 29, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one about magic SOPs

the Friday edition - the one about magic SOPs

Transform long SOPs into simple, 1-page checklists your team will actually follow. Use this AI prompt to boost adoption, cut complexity, and make operations run smoothly. ...more

the Friday Edition

August 22, 20251 min read

the Friday edition - the one with (good) homework

the Friday edition - the one with (good) homework

Learn how to run a quick technical SEO audit using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. Discover high-value fixes, boost rankings, and see why AI-driven SEO is your new business superpower. ...more

the Friday Edition

August 15, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one where I cloned myself

the Friday edition - the one where I cloned myself

Discover how AI ‘cloning’ freed up hours, a new site packed with resources, and a free 4-day challenge to help business owners scale smarter. ...more

the Friday Edition

August 08, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one about the one thing

the Friday edition - the one about the one thing

Stop chasing every problem. Discover your ‘fix-it-forever’—the one change that can permanently transform your business and free you to scale. ...more

the Friday Edition

August 01, 20251 min read

the Friday edition - the one with bad directions

the Friday edition - the one with bad directions

A UK postcode adventure reveals the secret to great onboarding—helping new hires and clients feel ‘in the know’ from day one ...more

the Friday Edition

July 25, 20253 min read

the Friday edition- the one about AI adoption

the Friday edition- the one about AI adoption

Discover practical AI adoption tips from an expert podcast guest. Learn how to integrate AI, find insights beyond data, and 10x your business impact in just 30 minutes. ...more

the Friday Edition

July 18, 20250 min read

the Friday edition - the one to pass to your team

the Friday edition - the one to pass to your team

Instagram’s new SEO change means public business posts will appear in Google searches starting July 10, 2025. Learn how to optimize or protect your profile for visibility and privacy. ...more

the Friday Edition

July 11, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one about ice cream

the Friday edition - the one about ice cream

Discover why a hungry market beats the best recipe or budget every time. Learn how to find your ideal customers ready to buy and grow your business faster. ...more

the Friday Edition

July 04, 20251 min read

the Friday edition - the one after two times

the Friday edition - the one after two times

Learn why repeating a task twice signals it’s time to systematize. Discover key client account review steps and essential travel tools for busy business owners. ...more

the Friday Edition

June 27, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one where I lost my passport

the Friday edition - the one where I lost my passport

Navigating the U.S. passport system can be confusing. Learn why clear UX matters and how regular site audits help improve customer experience and reduce frustration. ...more

the Friday Edition

June 20, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one about my Hollywood star

the Friday edition - the one about my Hollywood star

Learn how thoughtful, personalized marketing—paired with clear calls-to-action—can surprise, delight, and drive customer engagement and loyalty. ...more

the Friday Edition

June 13, 20251 min read

the Friday edition - the one about the money allergy

the Friday edition - the one about the money allergy

When businesses get the customer experience wrong, they make it hard, inconvenient, or just plain insurmountable. Are you allergic to money? ...more

the Friday Edition

June 06, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one where I yell “REPRESENTATIVE”

the Friday edition - the one where I yell “REPRESENTATIVE”

Discover how poor customer service systems and unhelpful AI bots can cost businesses loyal customers—and how to design support that builds trust and retention. ...more

the Friday Edition

May 30, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one about AI and SEO

the Friday edition - the one about AI and SEO

Explore how AI is reshaping SEO with AI Experience Optimization (AEO). Learn key tactics like structured data, local listings, and adapting to a dual-channel search future. ...more

the Friday Edition

May 23, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one where I tell you about a boat

the Friday edition - the one where I tell you about a boat

Referral programs and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

May 09, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one after the glitch

the Friday edition - the one after the glitch

Rookie mistakes and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

May 02, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the Epic one

the Friday edition - the Epic one

Long-term relationships and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

April 25, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one after the vet

the Friday edition - the one after the vet

Customer journeys and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

April 18, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one about values

the Friday edition - the one about values

Core values and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

April 11, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one after launch

the Friday edition - the one after launch

Launching and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

April 04, 20251 min read

the Friday edition - the one where I muted everyone

the Friday edition - the one where I muted everyone

Living, learning, and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

March 28, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one about irresistible offers

the Friday edition - the one about irresistible offers

An irresistible offer and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

March 21, 20254 min read

the Friday edition - the one where I didn’t know what to write

the Friday edition - the one where I didn’t know what to write

A ChatGPT prompt and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

March 14, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one after the award

the Friday edition - the one after the award

NPS Score and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

February 28, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one after Vegas

the Friday edition - the one after Vegas

Playing with Odds and More. ...more

the Friday Edition

February 21, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one after Zumba

the Friday edition - the one after Zumba

Pattern recognition and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

February 14, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one after Groundhog Day

the Friday edition - the one after Groundhog Day

What Phil decided and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

February 07, 20251 min read

the Friday edition - the one after the 16-hour AI class

the Friday edition - the one after the 16-hour AI class

Takeaways and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

January 31, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one where we tell the truth

the Friday edition - the one where we tell the truth

Marketing secrets and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

January 24, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - the one with a short poll

the Friday edition - the one with a short poll

A poll and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

January 17, 20251 min read

the Friday edition - the one during the fires

the Friday edition - the one during the fires

How to help and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

January 10, 20252 min read

the Friday edition - 

the one after the 1st

the Friday edition -  the one after the 1st

TripIt Wrapped and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

January 03, 20253 min read

the Friday edition - the one between flights

the Friday edition - the one between flights

TripIt Wrapped and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

December 13, 20244 min read

the Friday edition - the one before a birthday

the Friday edition - the one before a birthday

My birthday and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

December 06, 20244 min read

Marketing in TV and Movies - UK Edition

Marketing in TV and Movies - UK Edition

Marketing in TV and Movies - UK Edition ...more

Strategy ,Marketing

December 06, 20241 min read

Why a Collabroative Community is the Key to Business and Marketing Success

Why a Collabroative Community is the Key to Business and Marketing Success

Unlock the power of collaboration! Discover how joining a professional community can boost your marketing strategies, drive innovation, and foster growth. Join the Advisory 9 Mastermind for expert ins... ...more

Strategy

December 03, 20242 min read

the Friday Edition - the one with the AI tools

the Friday Edition - the one with the AI tools

AI tools and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

November 22, 20241 min read

the Friday-ish edition - the one after the fight

the Friday-ish edition - the one after the fight

Marketing tools and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

November 16, 20242 min read

the Friday Edition - the one after the election

the Friday Edition - the one after the election

Post election and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

November 08, 20242 min read

the Friday Edition - the one where it's November

the Friday Edition - the one where it's November

End of year checklist and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

November 01, 20241 min read

A Special Monday Edition—Catching Up with Us!

A Special Monday Edition—Catching Up with Us!

What we've been up to and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

October 28, 20242 min read

the Friday edition - the one after the haunted houses

the Friday edition - the one after the haunted houses

New perspective on fear and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

October 04, 20243 min read

the Friday edition - the one after a hurricane

the Friday edition - the one after a hurricane

Tools we like and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

September 27, 20241 min read

the Friday edition - the one after two campaign launches

the Friday edition - the one after two campaign launches

Campaign best practices and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

September 20, 20241 min read

the Friday edition - the one after the debate

the Friday edition - the one after the debate

Takeaways and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

September 13, 20241 min read

the Friday edition - the start of Q4 planning

the Friday edition - the start of Q4 planning

Q4 planning and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

September 06, 20242 min read

the Friday edition - the one during the Paralympics

the Friday edition - the one during the Paralympics

Our highlights from the Paralympics and more! ...more

the Friday Edition

August 30, 20241 min read

Friday Email - the one where Daymond John showed up

Friday Email - the one where Daymond John showed up

What I learned from him and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

August 16, 20241 min read

the Friday edition - the one during Business Mastery

the Friday edition - the one during Business Mastery

Takeaways from Business Mastery, a Tony Robbins event, and more. ...more

the Friday Edition

August 09, 20242 min read

the Friday Edition - the one during the Olympics

the Friday Edition - the one during the Olympics

Our highlights from the Olympics and more! ...more

the Friday Edition

August 02, 20242 min read

the Friday edition: the one the day of college orientation

the Friday edition: the one the day of college orientation

Where marketing brilliance meets action! Discover Rebecca's emails with strategies to grow your audience and boost engagement—expert tips made simple ...more

the Friday Edition

July 26, 20242 min read

the Friday Edition - the one after the leadership academy

the Friday Edition - the one after the leadership academy

Where marketing brilliance meets action! Discover Rebecca's emails with strategies to grow your audience and boost engagement—expert tips made simple ...more

the Friday Edition

July 19, 20241 min read

Navigating Marketing Strategies During Major World Events: React, Respond, or Ignore?

Navigating Marketing Strategies During Major World Events: React, Respond, or Ignore?

Introduction to Marketing Strategies During Major World Events Reacting to World Events: What to Consider Responding to World Events: Best Practices and Examples When to Ignore and the Risks Involved ... ...more

Strategy

July 14, 20242 min read

Welcome to the team, Carissa

Welcome to the team, Carissa

I am excited to introduce you to Carissa Burlakos, an exceptional marketing strategist with over two decades of experience in driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency. ...more

Advisors

June 20, 20242 min read

Improving Team Balance and Innovation with AI

Improving Team Balance and Innovation with AI

Let's explore the transformative impact of AI on team balance and business innovation. ...more

AI Development

March 14, 20245 min read

Is Your Team Ready for AI? Embracing the Exciting Shift in Technology

Is Your Team Ready for AI? Embracing the Exciting Shift in Technology

AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of work. But the question remains: Is your team ready to embrace this technological shift? ...more

AI Development

March 11, 20243 min read

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