PinnedWho Am I?“Hi, I’m ‘Ben McGary’ and I’m ________.” I really don’t even know where to start when describing myself. I hate this part. Tell people what you do… Is that my profession, my hobbies, my family role, my affiliations, or something entirely different? Profession? Well…Marketing. If I say anymore, I’ll never…About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
PinnedMy Recommended Reading ListThis 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…Reading3 min readReading3 min read
PinnedThe Quotes I LoveThe 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…Quotes3 min readQuotes3 min read
Aug 18, 2021It’s not about what you think…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…Fckyoumarketing2 min readFckyoumarketing2 min read
Jul 26, 2021The Importance of Getting Your Startup Business Listed in Online DirectoriesWe 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…Startup2 min readStartup2 min read
Jul 14, 2021How Marketing Can Save SalespeopleI 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…Sales7 min readSales7 min read
Jul 3, 2021Marketing Is A Waste Of Money3 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…Marketing3 min readMarketing3 min read
Jul 2, 2021Write it Down, Prioritize, and Get Started!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. …Stress4 min readStress4 min read
May 15, 2021Why You Should Claim Your Personal Domain NameWhat is a personal domain name? Many people have trouble deciding what to do with their personal domain name or why they should claim it. The first thing you should know is that your domain name will be the URL of your website. This means that if someone enters your name into a browser, they will…Domains4 min readDomains4 min read
May 13, 2021The Biggest Reasons for Business Failure — RevealedNearly every business fails eventually but understanding the reasons why can help you avoid common pitfalls and see sustained success. There are many things that you can do in order to increase your chances of success. …Small Business3 min readSmall Business3 min read
