From the outside, it might look like “Founder Mode” is the secret sauce for long-term success, especially with stats showing how founder-led companies outperform their peers. But as any marketing expert will tell you, the reality is more nuanced.  As seasoned marketers who have helped businesses navigate complex growth challenges, we have seen firsthand what […]

If you’re relatively new to marketing, you’ve probably come across a fundamental concept – the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. Essentially, it suggests that 80% of your business comes from just 20% of your customers. While this principle might lead you to believe that mining your existing client base can solve all […]

Change is a constant force in the world of business, and yet, it often meets resistance. Inertia—the tendency to stick to the familiar, even when it’s not working—is a formidable opponent on the path to innovation and growth. At OnDemandCMO, we understand the challenges our clients face in embracing change and navigating the complexities of […]

Whenever a potential client approaches me with the statement, “We just need a new website,” or “We need a redesign,” I can’t help but cringe a little. The reason behind my reaction? I can’t help but equate it to putting lipstick on a farm animal – a futile endeavor that wastes time, effort, and money. […]

I don’t want to give you visions of your 5th grade math teacher right now, but when it comes to your search engine optimization (SEO) strategy, you have to check your work. You have to validate your SEO strategy because time passes. Your digital presence evolves, the market evolves, and your content changes to reflect […]

Too often, the mission statement is shrugged off as little more than an extravagance. Part of the bells and whistles that make a business plan attractive to investors, but not really for anyone but them. This perspective couldn’t be further from the truth. Articulating your company mission statement is an essential step toward clarifying your […]

Imagine a journey where you can confidently say that your life serves you, rather than the other way around. A journey that, although challenging at times, leads you to a place of intention, happiness, and fulfillment. This is the essence of my book, “The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of sales, professionals are constantly on the lookout for innovative tools and strategies that can give them an edge. One such game-changing technology is Artificial Intelligence (AI), with ChatGPT leading the way as a versatile tool that can revolutionize the sales process. In this blog post, and in our recent episode […]

Last week, I had the pleasure of joining Dan Dominguez from the Why Institute for their Why Not Wednesday! Series, a LinkedIn webinar. As a newly-certified Why.OS coach, I’ve been integrating my learnings into the rebranding and messaging process at ondemandCMO.   To give you a glimpse into my WHY and personal motivations, here’s my […]

Have you ever really given your own personal brand any consideration? Really thought about who you are, and how you show up, and how others would describe you? As a marketer, I always find the conversation of brands very interesting. I had a great time talking about brands with my colleagues Tom, Tiffany and Mark […]

I’ve written many times about how you need to have ‘’a plan’’ when it comes to your content marketing strategy. Everyone knows that this is true…but doing it is a bit harder than saying it. So I’m going to break down and itemize each step to help you turn your content marketing strategy into a […]

As the financial services industry continues to mature and consolidate, customer experience has been identified as the key ingredient for winning, growing and retaining customers in an increasingly competitive environment.  That insight comes as no surprise, especially in a commoditized world of financial services. However, before we discuss what drives a quality experience, we first […]