We helped prepare 1,650 bags of food for kids across the Twin Cities!

We helped prepare 1,650 bags of food for kids across the Twin Cities!

  This was our first time serving with The Sheridan Story and we all enjoyed it. Our Two Or More community of volunteers gathered at their warehouse in Roseville to pack, organize, and box bags of food for kids that are facing food insecurity. This team of volunteers packed 1,650 bags which equals 6,325 meals for families! (more…)
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Marketing Metrics that Matter (and how to avoid Random Acts of Marketing)

Marketing Metrics that Matter (and how to avoid Random Acts of Marketing)

I have the best job in the world. I get the privilege of talking with leaders of small and mid-size businesses about their growth plans and strategies. Each time I meet with someone, I learn something new. But I also notice a lot of recurring themes. One of those themes is metrics. Every time a conversation turns to marketing, it almost invariably, without fail, gets to the challenge of measuring marketing success.   (more…)
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Making Hay & Stashing Acorns: How growing businesses can maximize a good economy, but prepare for inevitable recession

Making Hay & Stashing Acorns: How growing businesses can maximize a good economy, but prepare for inevitable recession

Originally published by Minnesota Business Magazine. Republished here with permission. Those of us who lived through the dot-bomb and 2008 recessions will not soon forget the impact on our businesses, communities and families. Yet, when times are good, it's easy to operate as though growth and prosperity will always be in front of us. Wise business leaders know that - like squirrels hiding away nuts for the winter - it’s always a good idea to plan for leaner times, even while harvesting bumper crops. (more…)
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We helped prepare 312 bikes for kids!

We helped prepare 312 bikes for kids!

Our first ever signature service event during Twin Cities Startup Week was a blast. Our Two Or More community of volunteers gathered at the Free Bikes 4 Kidz warehouse in Brooklyn Park to clean, prep, move and fix bikes for kids in need. This team of volunteers worked on 312 bikes in three hours! (more…)
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Brand Messaging Moments: How Your Brand Narrative Evolves as You Grow. Part 1.

Brand Messaging Moments: How Your Brand Narrative Evolves as You Grow. Part 1.

If you didn’t catch my last post, then please take a second and at least skim it. In it, I share what a brand narrative is, how to create one, and the potential ROI for your brand. That said, creating your brand narrative is never one and done. As your company grows, your brand narrative has to evolve. This allows you to keep up with new internal and external challenges that every growing brand faces. What milestones in your growth will affect your brand narrative? (more…)
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TCSW18: The Lifecycle of a Brand Panel

TCSW18: The Lifecycle of a Brand Panel

We kicked off Twin Cities Startup Week (#TCSW18), early this Monday morning with a room full of entrepreneurs, marketers and four brilliant panelists. Our very own Jennifer Zick moderated the conversation and helped weave together the experiences these veteran business leaders have in building businesses and building brands.  (more…)
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