Category: Strategy

  • You Ask, I Answer: Short or Long Term Influencer Partnerships?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down why long-term partnerships outperform short-term deals in B2B influencer marketing. Here's what this means for you. You'll discover how sustained relationships with influencers build the credibility and content depth that complex B2B buying cycles demand. You'll also learn these concepts: why hands-on product experience makes influencer endorsements trustworthy,…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Is Organic Social Media a Marketing Channel?

    Summary In today's episode, I argue that organic social media is not a marketing channel and explain why lumping all social platforms together skews your measurement. Here's what this means for you. You get clearer performance insights when you evaluate each platform individually rather than treating social media as one aggregated channel. You'll also learn…

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  • So What? What’s next in generative AI?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through the four stages of generative AI adoption and what's next in the technology's evolution. Here's what this means for you. You get a clear roadmap for moving from basic ChatGPT experiments to enterprise-grade AI implementation that fits your organization's needs and risk profile. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: How to Evaluate AI Solutions?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through a practical framework for cutting through the noise and evaluating AI solutions in today's crowded marketplace. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain a structured method to avoid wasting time and money on tools that don't actually solve your real problems. You'll also learn these concepts: why…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: What About New AI Experts?

    Summary In today's episode, I address why the sudden surge of self-proclaimed AI experts actually benefits the field rather than threatens it. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear framework for spotting genuine expertise and avoiding costly mistakes by knowing which specific questions reveal real knowledge. You'll also learn these concepts: why…

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  • How do #SaveWarriorNun Phrases Work for the Warrior Nun Campaign?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down why the daily phrases exist in the Warrior Nun fan campaign and explain how timing, coordination, and participation actually make them work. Here's what this means for you. You get an inside look at how a grassroots fan movement uses coordinated messaging to capture the attention of corporate…

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  • So What? Do I need a business coach?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to decide whether you need a business coach and how to evaluate one if you do. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear framework for determining when coaching is worth the investment and how to avoid common pitfalls that waste time and money. You'll…

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  • So What? Integrating AI into your company

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to integrate AI into your company using the five Ps framework and real-world examples of both purposeful and forced AI adoption. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear readiness checklist that helps you avoid wasting time chasing shiny AI tools without the skills, processes,…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Marketing Reporting Frequency?

    Summary In today's episode, I answer a viewer's question about how often you should be reporting and explain how to determine the right cadence for any business or department. Here's what this means for you. You'll learn to anchor your reporting frequency directly to your decision window so you can catch problems early and capitalize…

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  • So What? It’s our birthday – 5 years of Trust Insights

    Summary In today's episode, I take you through Trust Insights' five-year anniversary retrospective with co-founders Chris and John, covering the company's origin story, the values that shaped our culture, and the lessons we learned from surviving a pandemic. Here's what this means for you. You gain a candid look at how bootstrapping a firm, choosing…

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