by Sarah Spoelstra | 5 Things to Share Newsletter, Content Marketing, Creativity, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, How-to, Log Homes, Logo & Identity Design, Marketing, Packaging Design, Social Media Marketing, Web Design
Do you think we’re born lucky? Some folks seem like they’re born lucky, while others feel cursed from the start. We all have ups and downs and obstacles we have to overcome. But I’ve always believed we make our own luck through the choices we make. It turns out...
by Sarah Spoelstra | 5 Things to Share Newsletter, Branding, Buyer Persona, Consumer Product Goods, Creativity, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, How-to, Log Homes, Packaging Design, Web Design
Hello Partner, When was the last time you cried in front of someone? It seems like a pretty forward question, doesn’t it? I know I cringe a little when I hear it. I just finished reading Charles Duhigg’s book Supercommunicators. In it, Duhigg argues that we should ask...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Creativity, Graphic Design, How-to, Marketing
As designers, writers, and marketers, creativity allows us to connect with and capture an audience. We use our skills to translate thoughts into meaning and messaging. But with tight deadlines, client needs taking priority, and life’s little distractions, sometimes,...
by Sarah Spoelstra | 5 Things to Share Newsletter, Branding, Business, Creativity, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, How-to, Print Design, Social Media Marketing, Web Design
Happy Holidays Partner! Are you in holiday mode yet? I’m fighting the urge to power down my computer and turn on Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase while I wrap presents. What about you? Speaking of wrapping things up, as we end the year, it’s important...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Content Marketing, Facebook, How-to, Instagram Marketing, LinkedIn Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Do you struggle with creating content for social media? Maybe you don’t know where to start or you’ve been at this awhile and need a creative jolt. Here are a few ideas to inspire and get your creative juices flowing. You can apply these tips to any type...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Behind the Scenes, Creativity, How-to
What do cookies and content have in common? Sometimes, you have to do something a little different to stand out. Usually, everyone brings chocolate, fudge, or peppermint cookies to the cookie swaps. I love chocolate, but I actually get a little tired of it this time...
by Sarah Spoelstra | 5 Things to Share Newsletter, Branding, Business, Creativity, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, How-to, Packaging Design, Print Design, Social Media Marketing, Web Design
Happy Thanksgiving, Folks! What are your favorite memories of Thanksgiving? Some of my favorite Thanksgiving celebrations were spent at our family’s cabin in the Black Hills. Mom would cook up a turkey, Grandma baked fresh strawberry rhubarb pie, and I’d...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Branding, Content Marketing, How-to, Web Design
If you read our blog post on how to Design Your Website to Rank Higher with Google, you know cutting and pasting copy and content from ChatGPT or your AI of choice isn’t going to cut it. Plus, it hurts your search rankings. But how do you bring more of you and your...