Entries by Rachael Hall

Helping teens choose career paths in the AI and STEM economy

Traditional roles are being rapidly redefined as the world adopts (demands) more AI, quantum, and high-performance computing, New opportunities across energy, healthcare, IT, national security and defense are emerging – while many of the most in-demand jobs of the next decade don’t even exist yet. While traditional careers like doctor, lawyer, and engineer still exist, […]

Turning Trust into Action: The Bottom of the Funnel (BOFU)

This is the final article in a three-part series focused on the sales-marketing funnel. In the first article, we focused on buiding awareness with your stories and social posts (Top of the Funnel).Next, we honed in on how to nurture trust with consistent, community-driven content (Middle of the Funnel). Now comes the part that keeps […]

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Overview: An integrated approach to improve search visibility

  This training presentations covers Digital Visibility and Business Growth Strategy, outlining key components necessary for businesses to succeed online. Key takeaways Your website serves as the central digital headquarters, where trust is established and decisions are made, so website health and maintenance are critical for avoiding lost opportunities and poor credibility. Content must be strategically structured […]

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Why Digital Presence and SEO Are Critical to Your Business Valuation

Article Overview: A strong digital presence is a crucial, often overlooked, asset significantly impacting a business’s valuation in today’s economy. Beyond traditional metrics like revenue and physical assets, search engine optimization (SEO) and a comprehensive online footprint act as a modern asset that attracts buyers and investors by signaling credibility and market leadership. This article illustrates how a robust […]

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Rethinking SEO Strategy

While traditional SEO (Search Engine Optimization) remains important, local businesses must now also focus on “AI signals” to ensure visibility. With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, customers are increasingly seeking recommendations directly from AI, which scrapes data from various online sources beyond just a business’s website. To be recommended by AI, businesses need to strengthen these signals through consistent […]

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Michelle Peterson, CMO at Kendra Scott Jewelry Discusses Retail Growth

Michelle Peterson, CMO of Kendra Scott Jewelry explains that relationship building is key to organic retail growth. In this podcast, “Prioritizing people with your performance,”  Will Whitham, founder and host of CMO Convo, interviews Michelle Peterson, the Chief Marketing Officer of Kendra Scott Jewelry. Michelle explains how she leverages retail brand strategy, story brand marketing, […]