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Practical marketing know-how, useful ideas and strong opinions on what’s actually worth your time.
How We Grew Our Old Instagram Account to 25K Followers
I quickly grew our last business Instagram account to 25,000 followers. It looked impressive, but the actual business results told a very different story. Here’s exactly what I did, what worked. and what I’d do very differently this time.
How to Get Found Online in the Age of AI
People aren't just Googling anymore. They're asking ChatGPT, using AI search and searching in longer, more specific ways. Here's what that means for your website, your content and getting your business found online.
Why Robyn still feels cooler than everyone else
Robyn has spent 30 years doing things her own way, and somehow she still feels cooler than almost everyone else. After seeing her live in Toronto, I started thinking about why we all still love her so much. And, of course, my marketing brain kicked into gear.
How I set up my new business from a marketing perspective
After 20+ years in marketing and five years running my own businesses, I approached starting Eighth Era with a very clear idea of what mattered and what could wait. Here's exactly how I built the brand, story, website, email list and systems behind my new business.
How to actually use AI in your business
I absolutely bloody love AI. I use it every day in my business and my life. But I don’t give it my brain. Here’s how I use AI to think better, work faster and make running a business easier, without outsourcing the experience, judgement and opinions that make my work mine.
Building Eighth Era: Starting Again at 44
Starting again at 44 wasn’t the plan. But I’m not starting from nothing. I’m starting from 20+ years of experience, a lot of lessons, and a much clearer idea of the business I want to build. Welcome to Eighth Era.