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7 Great Free Templates for Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Productivity

Grab killer tools to make assessment, organization and analytics easier Yes, FREE. I know. I know. We all get excited when we get stuff for free. Well, I’m sharing templates with you that I’ve...

35,000 Decisions/Day, a Short List of LinkedIn’s Best Experts, Plus Tips for Thought Leadership and Repurposing Newsletters

In this newsletter, find a featured podcast episode where turnaround expert Alex Devereux shares insights on making better decisions for improved business outcomes, emphasizing that individuals make 35,000 decisions daily. This issue also features expert tips on leveraging LinkedIn for free through thought leadership, a “Best of” series highlighting key LinkedIn influencers, and a free course catalog from HubSpot.

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An Expert’s Take to Reach New Heights in Revenue

This newsletter issue provides insights from various experts on strategies to boost revenue, utilizing AI for relationship-building and traffic generation. Highlights include a podcast episode featuring business coach Ann Carden on breaking the $10k/month barrier, AI-driven connection-building suggestions from writer Elizabeth Cottrell, tips from audience growth expert Josh Spector for rejuvenating blog traffic, and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell’s perspective on creativity. Additionally, the content offers a roundup of free courses from marketing and business experts, a preview of upcoming topics, and a section on road trips and a special Italian salad recipe.

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Brainstorming On the Fly: Revenues and Conversions, Plus ChatGPT for Beginners, Jacking Up Your Publicity, Southwestern Hotel Design and a Nothing to Trifle About Dessert

Unlock free expert ideas for new revenues, faster conversions, and broader engagement. Explore ChatGPT for beginners and learn to jack up your publicity. Plus, don’t miss our Southwestern adventure and delightful sweet treat inspiration!

Choosing Earned over Owned Media is a No-Brainer

Revelations by Marketing Pros In AI, Networking, and Organic Social Media Strategy

Special curation: Even marketing experts continue learning as they teach the rest of us how we can kick up engagement and conversions. Here are Jay Baer, Stu Heinecke and MarketingProfs sharing eye-opening discoveries to repurpose years of content fast with AI, deep dive into and nurture your network.