Why handling objections is a content problem, not just a sales one I still remember one of my very first prospect calls. We were halfway through the conversation when he asked me: “But how do I know I can trust you’ll actually deliver what you’re promising?” And I froze. It wasn’t that I doubted my … Read more
How small, consistent actions turn into long-term business growth Suppose someone offered you the choice between one million dollars today or a single penny that doubled every day for 31 days, which would you choose? It sounds like a no-brainer. But if you picked the second option, after 31 days, you’d have over ten million … Read more
Turning your content into a client magnet without the push We’ve all seen that brand that turns every single online content into a thinly disguised sales pitch. Every sentence feels like a setup for “and that’s why you should buy my product.” It’s exhausting to watch. And if you’re anything like me, you probably don’t … Read more
Finding and sharing the stories that actually move your audience “When I was young, I used to go to Florida on vacation and, every morning at the hotel breakfast, I’d eat at least a dozen bite-sized chocolate chip cookies. I remember exactly how they tasted! And ever since I started cooking, I’ve been trying to … Read more
What to do when you want to start something, and everything in you resists it Ever notice how the hardest things to start are often the ones that matter most? I’ve been thinking about that a lot today, after hearing a metaphor that hasn’t left my mind: “A water mill needs a lot of water … Read more
A guide to turn your cluttered content into a focused, strategic asset It’s Sunday afternoon, and my husband is doing his regular closet purge, pulling boxes out of our spare bedroom (aka the place for everything we thought we’d need but never used). We do this every few months to avoid a full-weekend disaster later. … Read more
A practical guide to sustainable, strategic content creation | The Open Loop #5 I failed. This issue of The Open Loop will talk about consistency, and yet I failed at being consistent. Does that make me a fraud? I don’t know. Maybe. But this is a story about what might be happening in your business … Read more
A three-step framework to find your message and guide your content strategy | The Open Loop #4 In the last issue, I shared a thought that keeps coming back to me: you don’t need to post more. You need to know what’s worth saying. It’s a slight shift from chasing consistency for its own sake … Read more
You don’t need to post more. You need to know what’s worth saying | The Open Loop #3 Let’s talk about content creation consistency. The thing every business owner wants, every strategist preaches, and every content calendar promises. We treat it like the holy grail of content marketing. But here’s the truth no one talks about … Read more
Thinking Beyond the Feed Leads to Smarter, Stronger Content | The Open Loop #2 When I first started working as a copywriter, I hated writing content. That’s because, to most of my clients at the time, this was just a fancy word for “posting on Instagram”. There was no strategy and no intention involved. I … Read more