AI avatars are already here, and these are the trends I’m most bullish on
As the founder of AI newsletter Mindstream, I’m constantly thinking about scale, especially when it comes to content. For me, video was the bottleneck. I wanted to show up consistently, but I didn’t want to spend hours filming, editing, or setting up gear. That’s what led me to explore AI avatars. At first, avatars were…
The essential SEO tutorial for thriving in the age of AI-driven search
You want to learn about search engine optimization (SEO), but where do you start? We were all SEO beginners once, so take heart: There’s lots to learn, but I’ve got plenty of expert advice and a step-by-step guide to get you started. We’ll cover basic SEO vocabulary, review a step-by-step SEO tutorial to get your…
Here’s how to prove marketing’s pipeline value & revenue impact to your CFO
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are wired to want proof, not promises. While we marketers light up at impressions, and engagement — excuse the stars in my eyes — CFOs focus on revenue, risk, and return. This clash of professional love languages can create friction in budget conversations, performance reviews, and board meetings. I’ve experienced this…
Buyer persona essentials: My top tips & examples to inspire yours
As I was scrolling on Facebook today, I noticed two ads. One was offering me 20% off at a store that I’ve never heard of before. It felt completely random, in a “did you send this message to the right person?” kind of way. The other ad felt like it was looking me dead in…
The definition of a buyer persona [in under 100 words]
Marketing is a paradoxical undertaking: We create campaigns for the masses, but those messages are only ever experienced on the individual level. How does a good marketer straddle this? By writing directly to a single viewer, aka their buyer persona. The definition of a buyer persona hasn‘t changed much in recent years. But the trends…
Sales Growth Strategy: How to Accelerate Your B2B Sales Pipeline
In today’s competitive B2B landscape, companies are continuously looking for ways to drive growth, accelerate their sales pipeline, and close deals faster. A well-executed growth sales strategy is the key to unlocking success. But how do you ensure that your B2B sales pipeline isn’t just moving it’s racing?
The Personal Sales Strategy: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
In today’s crowded and hyper-competitive sales environment, standing out can seem like a daunting challenge. Every seller is vying for attention, each promising a better solution, a more efficient process, or a more lucrative deal. But the truth is, it’s not enough to be just another salesperson offering a product or service. To succeed, you…
70+ customer service statistics to know in 2025 (+ State of Customer Service data)
Like many, I’m a big fan of buying products online, which means getting packages shipped to my house. When it’s time to check out, I avoid one shipping company in particular. This delivery service has left packages outside my door without my consent, forged my signature, and marked me as “absent” without even attempting delivery.…
The most helpful AI agents for small businesses, according to business owners
Most small businesses know the frustration of scaling their tech all too well. As they address their pain points in day-to-day operations, they find themselves buried in tedious setup processes, constant troubleshooting, and tools that just don’t scale. I researched several companies who have shared about their struggles and the subsequent success they found in…
YouTube, newsletters, and X — the AI workflows that will help you dominate them all
Let‘s be honest: if you’re running a business focused on AI tools and you‘re not using AI to grow that business, you’re missing the point entirely. I’ve been testing AI growth strategies for months now to boost my following across YouTube, X, and my newsletter. These tools aren‘t just speeding up the grunt work. They’re…
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