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Musings and Encouragement on Marketing and Life
Words matter more than you may realize.
As a life-long learner, book junkie and crafter of content, I have a passion for the written word.
Marketing is all about finding the right words to effectively share something you love with others, so they can share in it too.
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Jessica Suggs
- Jul 26
How to Prepare a Manuscript that Works for You!
When writing a book, you'll be spending a lot of time in your manuscript. Prepare your document so it works for you, not against you.
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Jessica Suggs
- Mar 23
Making the Most of Your Podcast Platform
Harnessing the promotion capabilities of your podcast platform can greatly increase your company's visibility and grow your email list.
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Jessica Suggs
- Feb 8
Focus on Your Dream, Not Their Doubts
If I’m honest with myself, other people’s doubts in me are what fueled my desire to start a business of my own. To prove to them, and...
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Jessica Suggs
- Nov 6, 2020
4 Tips for Mastering the Content Creation Cycle
4 Tips for Mastering the Content Creation Cycle. When I worked in radio marketing and production, we had a saying that "radio is daily."
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Jessica Suggs
- Oct 5, 2020
I Started a Business so I Could Do it My Own Way
When I chose to leave my corporate career and branch out on my own, it was with a deep desire to have more control over my work hours, the
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Jessica Suggs
- Sep 16, 2020
Friendship Outweighs Solitude
There's something special that happens when families come together. It gives me hope that even in quarantine, we can build relationships.
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Jessica Suggs
- Jul 28, 2020
5 Tips for Creating Custom Mailchimp Templates
Does MailChimp have you pulling your hair out? I get it. It’s not the easiest email platform to maneuver. However, once you have templates i
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Jessica Suggs
- Jul 21, 2020
Five Tips for Building Relationships Through Your Writing
Whether you’re building a business, selling a product, or writing a letter to a friend, the words you choose and the way you present...
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Jessica Suggs
- Jun 10, 2020
Storytelling: Why Your Story Matters
Finding Freedom and Connection through the Act and Art of Storytelling
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Jessica Suggs
- May 18, 2020
So, You Want to be a Writer?
So, you want to write a book? Here's where you start ...
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Jessica Suggs
- May 5, 2020
Simplifying Content Creation
Get the tools that help you STREAMLINE, ORGANIZE and MANAGE the content you're sharing on all your platforms.
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Jessica Suggs
- Apr 24, 2020
Building a Brand Through Imperfect Action
A little more than a year ago I stepped out of my comfort zone (more like jump OFF the cliff!) and started my own business. I'd like to...
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Jessica Suggs
- Apr 21, 2020
You Don't Have to Choose Between Career and Family
I spent more than a decade building a career, pouring my heart, soul, time, energy and self into building someone else's dream. I worked...
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Jessica Suggs
- Mar 25, 2020
How to Share Bad News in a Positive Way
If you've ever had to let an employee go, write a cancellation notice for a client, or simply tell your kids something they won't want to...
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Jessica Suggs
- Oct 30, 2019
The Undertow - Grief Observed
It stings. This ache in my heart. Watching these boys fight and make up and feel all the emotions of upcoming separation. The magnitude...
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Jessica Suggs
- Jul 23, 2019
Savannah, Georgia - Part Two
She walked through the square, on a mission to find something to satiate her hunger. A man reached out a hand, entreating her into...
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Jessica Suggs
- Jul 14, 2019
Savannah, Georgia - Part One
Sweat dripped off her upper lip as she reclined in front of the fountain. Strains of smooth, brassy notes from a trumpet wove through the...
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Jessica Suggs
- May 13, 2019
How to Move Forward when You Don't Know Where You're Going
They say the only thing constant is change. Well, change and God—He never changes. We’ve all experienced the disruption caused by...
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Jessica Suggs
- Mar 23, 2019
Becoming a Dream Weaver-Whatever that Is
For the last few months, I've been learning how to develop my own business. I've listened to podcasts, watched online webinars, and read...
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