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  • You Ask, I Answer: Recommended SEO Tools?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through what I consider the most cost-effective SEO software for keyword research, competitor tracking, and site auditing, answering a viewer question from Paul. Here's what this means for you. You get a vendor-neutral framework for trialing SEO tools so you stop paying for features you never actually use. You'll…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: IBM Courses for UX Designers?

    Summary In today's episode, I explore whether IBM's free cognitive classes are worth taking for an aspiring UX designer and break down how UX differs from closely related disciplines. Here's what this means for you. You discover which free IBM design thinking badges actually deliver real value and how to build a well-rounded foundation in…

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  • Do Something With Your Marketing: Make Content Shareable

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why you need to add shareable "handles" to your marketing content so people can easily pass it along. Here's what this means for you. You'll stop missing free word-of-mouth moments when your content actually resonates with audiences. You'll also learn these concepts: how to spot a hit before it…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Increasing the Chances of Being Hired with Certifications?

    Summary In today's episode, I share actionable tips for increasing employability as a recent graduate entering the marketing field. Here's what this means for you. You gain a framework for positioning yourself as a low-risk, high-reward candidate who stands out from every other applicant holding the same diploma. You'll also learn these concepts: how certifications…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Long Tail Keyword Search Volume?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain how to evaluate keyword search volume and why modern SEO goes beyond individual keywords to focus on semantic relationships and topical authority. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover a more sophisticated approach to keyword research that captures traffic your competitors miss. You'll also learn these concepts: how…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Personal Analytics and Quantified Self?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through the personal metrics a business professional should track to stay sharp and remain relevant. Here's what this means for you. You get a five-bucket framework covering health, family, business, professional development, and personal growth so you can spot when one area of life quietly cannibalizes another. You'll also…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: How Many Views in Google Analytics?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to decide how many Google Analytics views your organization needs and which views you cannot afford to skip. Here's what this means for you. You walk away with a clear blueprint for organizing views around raw data, business goals, and funnel stages so every team measures what…

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  • Do Something With Your Marketing: Discomfort

    Summary In today's episode, I challenge you to stop avoiding difficult things and intentionally take on uncomfortable, stretching work that pushes beyond your current capabilities. Here's what this means for you. You protect your career from automation by choosing hard, correct problems over easy, simplistic ones that machines can already handle. You'll also learn these…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Keeping Content Marketing and Social Media Fresh?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how predictive calendaring helps content creators stay fresh by forecasting when specific topics will trend among their audience. Here's what this means for you. You gain a data-driven system for planning weeks or months of content that never feels repetitive or stale. You'll also learn these concepts: how…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: B2C Webinar Marketing Tips?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down whether regularly scheduled live webinars are the right channel for a B2C service targeting parents of high schoolers on a small monthly budget. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover how to evaluate your audience's real viewing habits and decide whether short bingeable video fits better than…

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