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What to Do When the Project Is Done
Jacquelyn Warner Jacquelyn Warner

What to Do When the Project Is Done

There probably isn’t a business owner out there who doesn’t get the impact of a solid client testimonial.

We all know it — the best marketers for your business are the people who’ve already worked with you and loved what you’ve done. But harnessing that energy? That’s the tricky part.

Right after a project wraps, there’s this electric moment — the kind of excitement that’s half “first-grader riding their bike around the block for the first time,” half “seasoned surgeon saving a life.” There’s clarity, joy, and a shared sense of we did something awesome here. If you could bottle that up, you could sell it.

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Marketing When Things Get Tricky
Jacquelyn Warner Jacquelyn Warner

Marketing When Things Get Tricky

Last week, I was working from the golf course. This week, I’m (very belatedly) planning Q3. And let’s be real—some of my clients’ businesses are hitting a bit of a lull. Some industries are humming along, while others are either feeling the effects of a typical summer slowdown… or maybe we’re starting to see signs of something bigger.

I’m not worried-worried. But I am paying attention. And I don’t want to be caught by surprise. You shouldn’t be either.

So, I did what any girl would do: I Googled my hopes and fears (with maybe a dash of “uh-oh”) to see how I could make my business a little more—how do I say this?—recession-proof. Not to jinx anything, of course.

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