I started my career in modeling, which, as anyone in the industry knows, is basically a crash course in branding. You learn very quickly how to present yourself online, especially on platforms like Instagram. From there, I moved into sales...
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How to leverage the 5 stages of the customer buying cycle for more sales
Optimizing the customer buying cycle is primarily about being at the right place, at the right time. This is something I’ve learned over the last 6+ years of running my own business. Recently, I reached out to one of the...
Why Salespeople Must Avoid Becoming a Commodity in the Age of AI, Automation, and Blue Ocean Disruption
Even the most innovative product or service will one day become a commodity—but the salesperson doesn't have to. Understanding the Value of Commodity Sales in a Saturated Market In modern B2B sales strategy, it's crucial to understand the difference between selling a...
The fastest growing social media platforms of 2025 [new data]
Are people still using Facebook? What about Threads? And is TikTok’s volatility driving users away? Just 54% of brands say they’re confident they can keep up with new social media platforms. If you’re in the other half, I dove into...
How to generate leads on TikTok, according to TikTok’s Global Head of Product Partnerships
Welcome to HubSpot's Expert Edge Series, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. TikTok is the envy of social media sites. Between 2024 and 2025,...
How to use them right now + what you can expect in the future
I was running social media for an organization when TweetDeck hit the market. That dashboard with mentions, DMs, lists, and trends was the neatest piece of technology. I left it running in a tab 24/7 in between using it to...
Attribution is garbage, says this email expert. (Plus, 3 reasons Jay’s a loser.)
“Email is the only marketing channel that offers an equal playing field for all marketers,” says Jay Schwedelson. With email marketing, your brand’s message has just as much chance of being viewed as Apple’s, or Google’s, or . Today’s master...
11 helpful resources for improving your business skills
It doesn’t matter if you’re an entrepreneur, founder, director, or an employee working within an organization, knowing how to improve business skills will greatly impact your career success. There‘s a lot that goes into becoming more business-savvy, whether it’s learning...
B2B Reads: The Future of AI, CMOs, CEO/Board Influence, Marketing Channels that Suck, and Kick-Ass Executive Women
Every Saturday morning, we share some of our favorite B2B sales and marketing posts from around the web last week (so it’s fresh!). We’ll miss a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is worth sharing,...
Why your startup needs a content strategy (& how to build one that scales)
A content strategy for startups begins with a simple truth: Every piece of content needs a purpose. I learned this lesson the hard way when managing my first startup blog. Armed with enthusiasm but no real plan, I spent three...


