Writing a perfect executive summary that sets your document up for success (templates + examples)

One of the first real jobs I landed as a B2B content writer was summarizing a couple of campaign reports for a product adoption platform. I’ll be honest — I was terrified. Coming from a fiction-writing background, I was way more comfortable describing things in detail. Summarizing? Not my strong suit. Every time I heard […]
5 best CRMs for cleaning businesses in 2025

Running a successful cleaning business in 2025 goes far beyond spotless floors and sparkling windows — it requires seamless communication, efficient scheduling, and reliable customer management. Yet, finding the right tools to keep everything organized is a challenge; here’s why: the CRM needs of cleaning businesses are uniquely demanding, blending field service logistics with customer […]
My 12+ favorite SEO tools for auditing and monitoring websites

People love SEO analysis tools. I know because I’ve been sharing my most-used SEO tools on LinkedIn for years, and these posts have always been amongst my most popular, getting as many as 146 comments and 144 reposts. Here’s the latest installment on LinkedIn.
Here’s how (and why) marketers are using AI-generated content [new data & tips]

Did you see the viral AI ad aired at the NBA finals? Crazy visuals, impeccable product integrations, 3.3M views on X. I almost couldn’t believe it was completely AI-generated content.
5 best CRMs for HVAC businesses in 2025

Running an HVAC business means juggling emergency calls, seasonal demand spikes, and multi-visit jobs that can span weeks. You’re dealing with a technician shortage, meanwhile customers expect rapid response times when their AC fails or their furnace breaks.
40+ buyer persona questions I ask to unlock better marketing results

I once launched a campaign that I thought was airtight. We had crisp messaging, strong visuals, and clear calls to action. But when results started coming in, everything underperformed — clicks, leads, pipeline. We’d missed the mark.
4 best CRMs for oil and gas businesses in 2025

The oil and gas industry faces unique challenges that standard business software often can’t address. From managing complex, multi-year drilling projects to tracking equipment across remote locations, energy companies need specialized tools to stay competitive. Customer relationship management (CRM) systems designed for oil and gas operations help companies streamline vendor relationships, manage lengthy sales cycles, […]
5 best CRMs for investment banking businesses in 2025

Investment banking operates in a fast-paced environment where relationship management, deal tracking, and regulatory compliance determine success. Investment banks face rapid market changes and growing client demands, increasing regulatory demands, and the need to manage intricate client relationships that traditional spreadsheets and generic tools simply cannot handle effectively.
5 best CRMs for HR businesses in 2025

Human Resources firms face a unique set of challenges when managing client relationships. From tracking candidate pipelines and coordinating with hiring managers to managing client accounts and compliance documentation, HR workflow is multifaceted and high-touch. Traditional tools like spreadsheets or generic databases quickly fall short when firms scale, leaving communication gaps, workflow inefficiencies, and lost […]
25 brand style guide examples I love (for visual inspiration)

Some people save recipes. I bookmark brand style guides. Not just for reference, but because when they’re done right, they’re ridiculously inspiring.