The Hidden Cost of TikTok’s “Promote” Button

What does the Promote Button on TikTok actually do. Is it good or bad for your business?
What is Marketing?

People have very different ideas about what marketing actually is. Some think it’s advertising. Some think it’s branding. Some think it’s posting on social media every day.
Why I Rarely Recommend Paid Media for Startups

Paid media is expensive and is often not worth it for a startup with a lean team and leaner budgets.
The Waiting Room Effect: Why the Traditional Funnel No Longer Reflects Reality

Having Good Judgement is Knowing the Difference Between a Good and Bad Idea
You May Have Skills, But Do You Have Taste?

Having Good Judgement is Knowing the Difference Between a Good and Bad Idea
Hire for Character as Much as You Hire for Skill

There are so many traits that go into being a good leader.
Strategy Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum

Marketing needs to sit at the same table as finance, operations, sales, etc.
Sell Me This Pen: The Fatal Flaw Rookie Sales People Make

How to avoid the common trap most sales people fall into with the “Sell me this pen” exercise.
What is the SaaS Growth Pyramid?

SaaS Growth Pyramid is a framework I use to diagnose why a SaaS company stalls or fails to scale. Think of it like Maslow’s hierarchy — you can’t move to the next level sustainably until the one below it is solid.
What is the Biggest Limiting Factor for SaaS Growth?

When a Prospect Can’t Tell How You’re Different, Price Becomes the Only Differentiator