by Phillip Ramsey | Mar 21, 2025 | Business Development
We all know that the number one way to grow almost any business is by getting referrals. It not only helps grow the business quickly, but it is inexpensive. It’s been said before that a referral from a client is the highest form of compliment. If all this is true...
by Henry DeVries | Feb 24, 2025 | Business Development, Featured
Writing a book to find right-fit clients is a team sport. Don’t go it alone. If you are an ad, digital marketing, or PR agency owner who wants to write a book to find right-fit clients, beware trying it by your lonesome. You could try the loner approach by renting a...
by Henry DeVries | Feb 17, 2025 | Business Development
Raise your hand if you have ever thought about marketing like a thought leader. Of course, advertising, digital marketing and PR agency owners would never call themselves a thought leader. The same is true for consultants, business coaches, and high-end service...
by Henry DeVries | Oct 21, 2024 | Business Development
If you know me, you know I am a movie buff. Many of the ad, digital, and PR agency owners I work with are movie buffs too. A favorite film is The Magnificent Seven, a 1960 American western film directed by John Sturges and starring Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve...
by Julie Keyes | Oct 9, 2024 | Business Development
University of Minnesota Extension Specialist Michael Darger focuses on community economics and business succession. His background with economic development agencies led him to focus on business retention and expansion work, which eventually landed him at the U of M...
by Henry DeVries | Sep 11, 2024 | Business Development
Publishing a book is like building a house. This is a truth for agency owners and others who want a book for more impact and influence, such as business coaches and strategic consultants. Hard truth: self-publishing is like being your own general contractor who must...
