I distinctly remember a meeting when our sales and marketing teams brainstormed how to grow the business: “We need more leads,” echoed the sales team. “No, we don’t. We need to learn to close better,” said the CMO. “Wait, what’s the actual plan?” said the confused voice in my head. Everyone was brewing with ideas…
Month: July 2025
How to become a UX designer, a step-by-step guide [expert tips]
User experience designers help make the websites, apps, and digital products we all use more useful and delightful. The sense of accomplishment from working with product teams, developers, and users isn’t the only reward UX designers can look forward to. According to Glassdoor, a user experience (UX) designer is one of the highest-paying entry-level jobs…
What is an editorial calendar? My guide to building one [examples + templates]
A few years ago, I inherited a content calendar that was really just a Google Sheet — no dates, no owners, and half the cells completely empty. I spent two straight weeks trying to untangle what was going live, what was already published, and what somehow didn’t exist at all. That experience made it painfully…
What a decade in SEO taught me about keyword research that works
Keyword research is changing. The rise of AI search and content discovery through platforms like TikTok means people aren’t clicking through to websites as much as they used to. You can rank at the top of Google and still get zero clicks because AI Overviews are now answering queries directly in the SERP. But in…
5 best CRMs for HR businesses in 2025
Human Resources firms face a unique set of challenges when managing client relationships. From tracking candidate pipelines and coordinating with hiring managers to managing client accounts and compliance documentation, HR workflow is multifaceted and high-touch. Traditional tools like spreadsheets or generic databases quickly fall short when firms scale, leaving communication gaps, workflow inefficiencies, and lost…
7 best CRMs for roofing businesses in 2025
Running a roofing business is tough. You’re juggling estimates, managing crews, and trying to keep customers happy. On top of that, most roofing companies struggle to find a CRM that works for their unique needs. Roofing CRM challenges are different from those in other industries. You need tools that handle weather delays, insurance claims, and…
5 best CRMs for landscaping businesses in 2025
Landscaping companies juggle seasonal crews, multiple job sites, and weather-dependent schedules — all while trying to track customer communications, quotes, and service histories. That’s a tough job, and without the right software to stay organized, you may miss opportunities and lose revenue. You need a flexible CRM that matches your daily reality. A CRM built…
5 best CRMs for mortgage businesses in 2025
As a mortgage professional, your livelihood depends on leads — how well you generate, capture, manage, and nurture them. And at some point, those spreadsheets just don’t cut it anymore. A CRM can help you with almost all of those aspects (depending on the CRM), which is why choosing the best mortgage CRM is crucial….
Building a customer journey sales funnel that actually works, insights from a sales pro
I still remember the first time I tried to “build a funnel.” I had just joined a new company, and I wanted to prove myself. I mapped out buyer personas, stacked automation tools, drafted clever messaging sequences, and organized a color-coded CRM that looked like a sales manager’s dream. It was clean, sharp, and complete….
How I meet with C-level and win deals as a seasoned sales rep
Most reps aren’t prepared to sell to C-level executives. Here’s my honest take: Most salespeople are overprepared for objections and underprepared for business conversations. They rehearse demos instead of researching pressure points. They come armed with product knowledge, but not enough market insight. And they try to impress executives when they should be enabling decisions….