Small Business Owners need tools that really help. This is one of my all-time favorites. — If you’ve been in business for longer than a few days, you’ve probably found that social media is inevitable and that takes a lot of content. Depending on the channel you use, you can build trust, relay information, and communicate regularly with your perfect customers. …

It’s about why you think what you think. — A little over a year ago, I started a Facebook page called FCKYOU Marketing. I know, I know…but it was meant to catch your attention. It started because my company was moving toward the digital marketing space. We had a few clients who were interested in having us run campaigns…

We all want more leads, especially organic leads. This may be the easiest way possible. — If you’re a startup, online directories are the perfect way for your business to get found online. Not only will they help with organic search rankings, but they are often inexpensive, easy to set up, and can save businesses from having to rely as much on paid ads. Online listings…

I once thought Salespeople were on the way out because of marketing. Now I realize the opportunity to succeed is in following the footsteps of Marketers. I’m a Salesperson at heart and always have been. At 18, I started my own business (my own version of my family business) and went around the Midwest selling storage buildings that I manufactured, delivered, and erected. I set up booths at farm shows, spent weeks on the road canvassing…

3 ways you’re throwing it all away Small business owners often believe that marketing is the key to success. What they don’t realize is that most methods out there won’t work for them. This can be a waste of valuable time and money. At this point, it might sound like I hate marketing and I’m about to…

3 easy steps to be more Productive, eliminate Overwhelm and reduce Stress. — You’re busy. Overwhelmed. Stressed. There is way too much to do. If you only had ______ (more time, more money, more help, etc.), your life would be perfect. But you don’t. And it’s not… Once or twice a week, I speak with someone who is going through this. …

The Quotes I Love I’ll admit it, I’m the guy that would ABSOLUTELY put motivational quotes on the walls of the office. Actually, for those who worked with me back in the car days, you know I did. The conference room wall may very well still read: “Whether you think…

This is a running list in case anyone wants to know where my head is and/or chat about any of these specifically. Fair warning: I tend to read in bursts. I’ll read 5–6 books in a week and then not read again for 2 weeks. I often read 2–3 books…

“Hi, I’m Ben McGary and I’m ________.” I really don’t even know where to start when describing myself. Is it my profession, my hobbies, my beliefs, my affiliations, or something entirely different? Do I lead in with my childhood nickname, my current legal name, or my birth name? …