6 Awesome Phone Apps That Will Change the Way You Do Business

I remember the first time I saw a smartphone in person. I was in high school and a friend of mine had just bought the very first iPhone. I definitely was NOT what you'd call an early adopter. I remember thinking there was no way this whole "smartphone fad" would catch on.

But, I'm happy to admit – just like Steve Harvey announcing the Miss Universe winner – I was very wrong. Today, people can do just about anything from that little pocket computer, including run a more efficient and professional business.

I'm going to give you a glimpse behind the curtain to see some of the apps I rely on everyday to keep things running as smoothly as possible.

Tucker KingNovember 9, 2017

Creating an effective (and automated) sales funnel

If you're like me (and like a lot of other business owners), the concept of "nurturing leads" sounds exhausting. It can feel like a lot of work for the far off hope that someday it might result in a sale. Or maybe for you, just the idea of "sales" makes you sick. You got into business to follow your passion, not to beg for money. You're definitely not alone! No one wants to come across like that pushy used-car salesman, constantly begging people to "BUY NOW." But, the truth is, if you don't ask for the sale at some point, it won't come.

Tucker KingAugust 15, 2017

Is your brand music or fading into the noise?

My wife loves to sing. I can't tell you how many times we've been driving somewhere and a song comes on the radio that she just has to belt out. Whether it's jamming to a Carrie Underwood song or a throwback from the 90's, there's just something about a great song that draws her in...

Tucker KingJuly 11, 2017

Is email marketing right for your business?

From "spamming" a business with actual cans of spam to hiding real diamonds in products to over-the-top uses of bathroom humor, there are quite literally countless ways to market yourself and your business these days. But, strangely enough, even with all the creative approaches out there, there is one very common marketing technique that still out performs all the rest.

Tucker KingJune 9, 2017

3 Steps to a Failproof Elevator Pitch

When I first started out in business, I would go to networking events and have people ask the typical questions of who I am and what I do, and my answers were never very well thought out. It usually went something like this:

Tucker KingMay 16, 2017

What can you learn from these 5 iconic brands?

Have you ever looked at the Apple on the back of your phone or the Coca-Cola script logo and wondered what it is that makes them stand apart as globally recognized brands? Today, we're taking a look at five iconic brands and and a little behind the logos we know today.

Tucker KingMay 10, 2017