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50 Inspirational Quotes to Keep you Motivated

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Great quotes can be inspirational and motivational. You can use quotes to help guide your decisions in life, work and love. Here are 50 of the best inspirational quotes to motivate you: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible”! —Audrey Hepburn I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you […]

Is it time that you bail on Facebook and move over to Instagram?

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There’s a buzz going on about Facebook vs Instagram. Do you focus on one or the other? Do you bail on Facebook and move over to Instagram? My simple answer: NO. Keep them both. Stay diversified in your social media so you can be found everywhere; and be consistent (marketing over mastery). Instagram and Facebook […]

How to Write Your Story – What Good is it if No One Knows it?!

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No doubt you’ve heard me talk about this before. I say that it is the foundation of your marketing, that it IS your competitive advantage, and the one element that sets you apart from the competition – it’s YOUR compelling story.  No one else has it, no one can touch it.   You are unique […]

Unlock Your Potential this Year with a Solid Marketing Plan

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Are you ready to unlock your potential? Now is the time to move your business to the next level by putting your marketing into gear.  How can your business take off if you are not geared up and in “drive”?  Now is the time to put social media, Instagram’s visual marketing, and a distinctive branded […]

Some Holiday Love: Butternut Squash Apple Cider Soup

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Butternut Squash Apple Cider Soup 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated ! tsp ground cloves ! tsp allspice 6 oz leeks, finely chopped 6 oz carrots Classic de espices cachet (cachet: bay leaf, 5-7 whole peppercorns and fresh sprig […]

Photo Tips for Great Night Time Shots

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You are most likely going to get out and about tomorrow night for trick-or-treating with your little ones, or to party with friends. There will be picture taking I assure you! So to make sure you get the best shots, follow these quick tips:     PHOTO TIPS FOR GREAT NIGHTTIME SHOTS ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT: […]

Double your exposure with an Instagram Ad

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  Get double IMPACT when you combine Facebook ads with Instagram   By connecting your Facebook page with Instagram, running an ad will double your exposure and increase engagement. Facebook is clearly the most popular and affordable ad platform today; its deep demographics allow you to laser-focus on your target audience. Now you can build […]

Tips for taking great photos for your Instagram feed

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​Tips for taking great photos for your Instagram feed   A frequent question I get from my clients is “ I’m not a photographer, so how do I take good pictures for my Instagram?”  Since visual marketing is about great VISUAL content, taking excellent photos is of vital importance. So I have put together a […]

Creating an Instagram Feed that will build your online influence

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Get CREATIVE and build your online #INFLUENCE   Building a strong and CREATIVE online presence on Instagram will empower your brand and increase your online INFLUENCE.    Here are four easy steps that will get you REAL results and INCREASE sales for your business: 1 – Properly set up your account with a FABULOUS profile pic […]

How Important is Visual Marketing to Your Strategic Marketing Plan?

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How Important is Visual Marketing to My Strategic Marketing Plan?​ If I were standing before you today teaching a class and asked you this question “how are you converting your Instagram and social media followers into real social leads?”, I would get a variety of answers. Some would respond with great success stories and others […]