Archive for the ‘careers’ Category

Marketing Behaviors and Skills to Pay the Bills in 2019

This is a season for reflection so let’s explore the new skills and marketing behaviors needed to pay the bills in the new year.

The single word that changed my life

Yes, it is true. There was a single word that changed my life, uttered by one of the greatest business leaders I’ve ever known.

How to gain social media marketing experience before you graduate

By Kiki Schirr, {grow} Contributing Columnist Standing out amid a pool of college graduates can be difficult. Gaining social media marketing experience is a clear differentiator when looking for a […]

Seven lessons from a 10 year entrepreneurial journey

Mark Schaefer reflects on seven key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, including some surprising advice!

Starting a new business still takes smarts

Starting a new business can benefit from luck and unforeseen synergy, but it also takes some planning, and being smart enough to know what you don’t know.

10 ways to engage with me or hire me

I don’t “sell” on my blog but it occurs to me that many people may not know what I do. Here are 10 ways you and your business can engage with me.

Is a college marketing degree worthless?

Students who want to be in marketing today face a dilemma. They need a degree to get a job but most of the marketing courses and teachers out there are terrible. Is a marketing degree worthless?

How to get started as a crypto social media marketer

If you’re feeling a little underpaid in your current social media role and are looking to spread your wings into the crypto and blockchain industry, this is an actionable guide to rapidly learning all you’ll need to know about crypto social media marketer.

Three ways to jump on board the growing gig economy

A growing portion of the economy is coming from entrepreneurs stepping into the gig economy. Here are three best practices to help you get started out right.