Today’s episode features Diana Nakarmi, co-founder of Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts, a small studio in Arlington, Virginia, started 10 years ago with her now-husband. Together, they’ve built a brand based on passion and a dream of changing lives through Mixed Martial Arts. Diana shares how building a brand takes investment — financial and otherwise — […]
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10 Steps for Successfully Launching a New Brand
Launching a new brand is fun and exciting, but it is also a lot of work. One of the most important parts of launching a new brand is determining Launch Day and establishing timelines to keep the rollout on track. How do I pick a good Launch Day for my brand? Timing is everything. Just […]
Branding 101: 10 Helpful Tips for Creating a New Brand
The process of creating a new brand and developing a brand strategy can be intimidating and time-consuming, but it is a worthwhile investment, especially for new and small businesses. We’ve compiled a list of questions to help you get started. Who are you and why did you start this business? Really knowing your why will […]
Episode 9: Find Your People and Be Helpful
Chris Rudolph is a husband, father of three and a business coach for digital agency owner, Freedom Business Family. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Chris and his family now live, work and volunteer in Baja, Mexico (just south of San Diego). He helps digital agency owners grow their income, build a team, and spend more time […]
Annual Marketing Goals: Six-Month Check-In
We are officially halfway through the year. How are you doing with the marketing goals you outlined back in January? Are you making progress and crushing it? Excellent, keep going! Are you falling behind and feeling discouraged? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. The good news is we still have six months left to accomplish our […]
5 Simple Tips for a Successful Email Marketing Campaign
You may be asking yourself, “Does email marketing still work?” Absolutely, yes! Even with the ever-growing popularity of social media marketing, email marketing remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient marketing strategies for businesses. We understand that creating and implementing a successful email marketing campaign from scratch can be a daunting task – but […]
Episode 7: Finding Your Secret Sauce
Gresham “Gresh” W. Harkless Jr. is the founder of CBNation and Blue 16 Media. CBNation is a Business to Business (B2B) Brand focusing on increasing the business success rate by providing visibility and resources for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Blue 16 Media is a digital marketing agency providing digital marketing services including web design […]
Episode 4: Building Business Through Deep Community Roots
Eric Stern is the 4th generation owner of Casual Adventure since 1955. The outdoor and sporting goods store has won numerous awards and enjoys a strong reputation for being heavily involved in supporting the local community. Eric shares some of the many tactics he’s used to connect with causes and create business partnerships that are win:win. […]
Episode 1: Welcome to The M Word with Jennifer Mulchandani and Heather Myklegard
Our hosts share the motivation behind The M Word and what listeners can expect to hear from our guests. Connect with Arlington Strategy on LinkedIn and listen to other episodes of The M Word Podcast here. Music by Vlad Gluschenko — Golden Reflections of the Sun Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: […]