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Practical thinking on business, growth, and AI.

Notes on strategy, leadership, and technology for established businesses — written by an operator who's actually done the work.

Marketing & Growth

Trellivance: The Word for the Moment Your Marketing Finally Lands

Trellivance (noun): the point at which a message becomes genuinely relevant. What the new marketing term means, why it matters, and how to reach trellivance sooner.

Strategy & Leadership

Do I Need a Fractional CMO?

Most business owners don't ask this question until something breaks. Here's the honest answer — and the five signals that tell you it's time to hire a fractional CMO.

Strategy & Leadership

When to Hire a Fractional CMO

Hire too early and the business isn't ready. Hire too late and you've burned 18 months of budget without direction. Here's how to get the timing right when you're ready to hire a fractional CMO.

Strategy & Leadership

What Does a Fractional CMO Cost?

The honest range is $5,000 to $15,000 a month. But the fractional CMO cost question isn't really about the number — it's about what you're comparing it to.

Strategy & Leadership

Job Seeker to Job Creator!

Come join us for a LinkedIn live podcast that will help you make that transition from jobseeker to business owner.

Marketing & Growth

The ‘Ultimate Home Page’ Formula: Stop Guessing, Start Converting

Think about the best first impressions you've ever had. Maybe it was a handshake that felt just right, a well-timed joke that broke the ice, or a website that made you think, "Wow, these people get...

Strategy & Leadership

How to Escape the Broken Job Market and Build a Lucrative Consulting Business (Even If You’re Starting from Scratch)

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re exhausted from the never-ending cycle of job applications, recruiter ghosting, and companies that seem to hire one day and lay off the next. It’s like dat...

Strategy & Leadership

Stuck in the Job Hunt? Maybe It’s Time to Stop and Ponder.

There’s a certain kind of desperation that sets in when you’ve been job hunting for months.

Strategy & Leadership

From Bankrupt Disaster to $12 Million in Revenue: My Crazy Business Turnaround Story

We've all heard the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

Marketing & Growth

Creating a Seamless Brand Experience: Consistency Across Social Media Channels

Maintaining a consistent brand voice and visual identity across every social platform builds trust and strengthens recognition, even though each platform has its own style and expectations.

Strategy & Leadership

My Business Turnaround Strategy: From Bankruptcy to a Multi-Million Dollar Company

A first venture into home building ended in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Here's what went wrong, and how a rebuilt partnership turned it into a thriving company.

Sales & CRM

Be Your Own Boss! How I Started My Own Salesforce Consultancy | Jason Washburn

The meeting was part of the Jerry-Rigged Business Marketing Podcast focusing on business technology, marketing, and analytics. The primary topic was exploring the benefits and process of starting a...

Marketing & Growth

5 Ways To Find a Huge Lippafoygle

In the deep, enchanted woods of Whimsyland, there exists a creature so rare, so extraordinary, that its very name evokes a sense of wonder and delight — the legendary Lippafoygle. But this is really about how SEO works.

Marketing & Growth

What Digital Marketing Is, and What It Is Not

A field guide to what actually falls under "digital marketing," from SEO and content to PPC, marketing automation, and conversion rate optimization.

Marketing & Growth

Digital Marketing: Strategies, Tips, Best Practices

Digital marketing blends traditional marketing goals with modern technology. A look at why it matters, the channels that make it up, and how to build a strategy around clear objectives.

Systems & Automation

High-Quality Website Design: Elevate Your Online Presence

Professional website design is more than aesthetics: it builds trust, supports SEO, and turns visitors into customers when every element serves a purpose.

Email Marketing

Email Marketing: Strategies for Effective Campaigns

Unlock the power of email marketing with top strategies for crafting campaigns that engage and convert customers effectively.

Social Media

Social Media Marketing: Boost Your Online Presence Today

Elevate your brand's online presence with strategic social media marketing. Engage, connect, and grow your audience effectively today!

Digital Marketing

PPC Management Services: Maximize Your Ad Campaigns ROI

Elevate your online reach with expert PPC management services aimed at boosting campaign ROI and driving conversions.

Marketing Strategy

Marketing Agency - Grow Your Business with Experts

Elevate your brand with a top-tier marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, SEO, and content strategy to boost your online presence.

Marketing Strategy

Trusted Digital Marketing Agency | Grow Your Business Online

Elevate your brand with our digital marketing agency, harnessing the power of SEO, social media, and content marketing to thrive online.

SEO & Search

Boost Your Online Visibility with Expertly Crafted SEO Services

Elevate your website's profile with premier SEO services designed to enhance your online marketing and drive rankings.

Marketing Strategy

Online Marketing Agency | Expert Digital Marketing Solutions

Elevate your brand with our online marketing agency's tailored digital marketing services for impactful growth and ROI.

Branding

Grow Your Business with Expert Marketing Consulting Services

Unlock your brand's potential with customized marketing consulting that drives growth and enhances customer experience. Get started now!

Digital Marketing

Friendly Local Advertising Agency for Businesses

Elevate your brand with our advertising agency, offering creative services and strategic media buying to boost your business.

Email Marketing

Email Marketing Services to Grow Your Business Online

Boost your brand with top-notch email marketing services that elevate your online presence and customer engagement.

Branding

Branding Agency: Create Your Unique Business Identity

Elevating your business with a premier branding agency. Harness brand strategy, design, and positioning to stand out. Transform your identity today!

SEO & Search

Boost Your Local Business with Proven Local SEO Services

Elevate your visibility and attract more customers with tailored local SEO services that boost your business's online presence.

Lead Generation

Lead Generation Services for Thriving Businesses | Expert Solutions

Elevate your business with our expert lead generation services designed to secure high-quality prospects and boost your sales pipeline.

Branding

Web Design Agency | Crafting Stunning Digital Experiences

Elevate your online presence with our web design agency's expert UI/UX design, responsive layouts, and SEO optimization for standout digital experiences.

Digital Marketing

Top Digital Advertising Strategies for Your Business

Elevate your brand with top digital advertising strategies tailored to boost your online presence and drive conversions. Start thriving online!

Branding

Content Creation Services: Elevate Your Brand with High-Quality Content

Elevate your digital presence with our top-tier content creation services. Forge a stronger brand identity that resonates with your audience.

Branding

B2C Marketing Agency | Expert Brand Building Solutions

Elevate your brand with our B2C marketing agency, mastering digital marketing, customer acquisition & conversion optimization for your success.

Web & Design

Boost Your Online Visibility with Expert Website Optimization Services

Elevate your website's potential with premier website optimization services, ensuring a seamless user experience and stronger SEO.

Branding

Elevate Your Brand with Professional Graphic Design Services

Unlock your brand's full potential with our cutting-edge graphic design services - your gateway to a memorable visual identity.

Digital Marketing

Market Research Services - Expert Data Analysis & Insights

Unlock your brand's potential with our market research services—gain vital insights and drive strategic decisions to lead your market.

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing Solutions | Unlock Your Online Potential

Elevate your brand with cutting-edge digital marketing solutions designed to maximise your online presence and growth.

SEO & Search

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Guide for Better Rankings

Unlock the full potential of your website with our expert Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategies to achieve top rankings and boost visibility.

Marketing Strategy

B2B Marketing Agency: Innovative Solutions for Your Business

Elevate your brand with a b2b marketing agency focused on lead generation, SEO, and cutting-edge digital strategies for growth.

Web & Design

5 Reasons Web Design in Phoenix AZ Is Affordable

Elevate your online presence with top-notch web design in Phoenix AZ. Local artists deliver affordable, custom sites that spark engagement!

Marketing & Growth

SEO Tools for Website Traffic: What They Get Wrong

Drawing on experience as CMO of an HR tech brand, a look at why popular SEO tools like Ahrefs and SEMrush can mislead marketers, and where the real opportunity in long-tail keywords actually is.

Marketing & Growth

Why Branding Is Important: The Judy & Trudy Success Story

A 30-year-old medical supply company with a forgettable name became memorable overnight with two cartoon nurse characters and a set of bobble-head dolls.

Systems & Automation

Smart Web Design for Contractors in Chandler, Arizona

For remodelers, HVAC specialists, plumbers, roofers, and electricians, a well-designed local website is often the deciding factor for a customer choosing between contractors.

Marketing & Growth

10 Benefits of Podcasting for Your Business

From brand authority to SEO and monetization, podcasting has grown from a niche format into a mainstream marketing tool for businesses of every size.

Sales & CRM

Salesforce Admin VS Salesforce Admin | Guest: Stephen Pricer

During the Jerry-Rigged podcast, Jerry and his guest, Stephen Pricer, discuss various topics related to business analytics, technology, marketing, and Salesforce.

Sales & CRM

Behind The Curtain... Unveiling Recruiter Top Secrets | Guest: Melissa Grabiner

Jobseekers and candidates... total must watch!

Case Studies

How a Home Builder Implemented Salesforce and Boosted Sales

Stanbrooke Custom Homes was managing an 8-12 month sales cycle with spreadsheets and post-it notes. Implementing Salesforce changed that.

Strategy & Leadership

Do I Need a Business Analyst?

A business analyst specializes in analyzing a company's operations, processes, and data to identify areas for improvement and build strategies for growth.

Systems & Automation

5 Powerful Reasons You Need Marketing Automation

Marketing automation software eliminates busywork, streamlining and improving the effectiveness of a marketing department's efforts.

Sales & CRM

Sales Process: 6 Powerful Reasons You Need One

A sales process is a systematic approach to selling that helps convert prospects into customers consistently, instead of leaving results up to individual reps.

Strategy & Leadership

What Business Analysts Actually Do

Ask ten HR professionals what a business analyst does and you'll get ten different answers. Here's how the role actually breaks down.

Systems & Automation

Slack: 5 Reasons It's Better for Internal Communication

Slack and email both handle internal communication, but Slack's real-time, visible format tends to outperform email for team collaboration.

Sales & CRM

How to Start Your Salesforce Career

Salesforce is the world's #1 CRM platform, used by over 150,000 companies. A practical path into a Salesforce Administrator career, certification by certification.

Sales & CRM

Why Your Business May Need Salesforce

Salesforce is a cloud-based CRM that helps businesses streamline scattered processes. Here's why it's become one of the most comprehensive CRM platforms available.

Sales & CRM

5 Reasons Your Business Needs a CRM

Managing customer relationships is crucial to business success, whether you have a handful of customers or thousands. CRM software is the tool built for that job.

Sales & CRM

Do I Need a Salesforce Consultant?

Salesforce consulting partners help implement projects, build custom solutions, and scale a platform, often for less than the cost of a full-time hire.

Sales & CRM

I Bought Salesforce, Now What?

Salesforce can transform how a business manages customer data, but implementing it well usually means bringing in a Salesforce CRM consultant.

Sales & CRM

What Really Is a CRM?

CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management, but the real value is turning scattered customer data spread across spreadsheets, inboxes, and notes into one usable system.

Sales & CRM

Why Salesforce Is the #1 CRM

Salesforce leads the CRM category for a combination of reasons: customization, real-time cloud access, ease of use, and a constant pace of innovation.

Sales & CRM

How To Be A Badass Salesforce Business Analyst - Vanessa Grant

Vanessa has made significant contributions to the Salesforce community.

Sales & CRM

Behind The Scenes: Salesforce Recruiters

In this episode of the Jerry-Rigged podcast, Jerry interviews Khero Witey, a Salesforce recruiter from Third Republic. The conversation revolves around job searching in the Salesforce ecosystem and...

Case Studies

Case Study - Home Builder's Worst Nightmare

In this meeting, the host of the Jerry-Rigged Podcast discusses a case study about a home builder called Stanbrooke Custom Homes.

Marketing & Growth

Jerry-Rigged Podcast Introduces Innovative New Show

Chandler, AZ, January 11, 2024 – The world of business analysis, marketing, and technology often feels like a high-stakes, serious affair.

Sales & CRM

62 Salesforce Interviews Later... My Full Report

As someone who's often jokingly referred to as having an A-D-H-D approach to life, I've rarely been the one to meticulously plan out my path.

Sales & CRM

Top 5 CRM Solutions | Their Impact On Business Operations... We're Going Deep

Today's episode of The Jerry-Rigged Podcast, I share my insights on a crucial tool for business success: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. In this article, we'll explore the primary ...

Sales & CRM

7 Business Analyst Skills for 2024

In the tech-savvy world we’re surfing today, data is the new bacon – everybody wants a piece of it, and it’s sizzling hot in the business sector! 🥓💻

Sales & CRM

The CRM Roadmap: A Case Study For Beginners

Listen in as Jerry talks about the history of CRM and a phenomenal case study where Salesforce Sales Cloud helped a Tacoma based home builder skyrocket from zero to $12M in sales.

Sales & CRM

Are You Too Old to Start a Career in Salesforce? Nope.

🌟 In the pulsating heart of the digital epoch, especially within the realms of Salesforce, there's a common portrayal: it's a playground dominated by the energetic, tech-adept generation, often ju...

Case Studies

I Remember the Time Salesforce Made Me All Giddy

"We had no system. Salesforce transformed our marketing and sales department with a simple process."

Marketing & Growth

Small Business Marketing Startup Guide

Small business marketing may be one of the hardest things to tackle while running your small business. Running your own business is hard enough without worrying about how to get more customers...

Marketing & Growth

Tried & True Marketing Basics... Ignore At Your Peril

Every business owner presumably wants to grow their business. Many entrepreneurs thrash about throwing stuff on the wall to see what sticks all while looking for that Silver Bullet that's goin...

Strategy & Leadership

Is Upper Management Drinking Bourbon & Smoking Big Cigars?

When discussions organically form over a cup of coffee about how and why companies don't grow or are forced to cease operations... (Blockbuster Video, ToysRUs) there's a subject that doesn't get ta...