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Finish Strong, Rest + Reset: The 10-Step Year-End Reset for Entrepreneurs
December is loud, exhausting, and full of pressure to “finish strong.” This 10-step year-end reset is designed for entrepreneurs who want clarity without burnout. From gratitude and healthy productivity systems to micro-goals, content batching, and intentional rest, this guide helps you close the year with perspective, protect your energy, and return to January grounded, focused, and genuinely ready for what’s next.
2 days ago4 min read
Social Media Dos & Don’ts — Welcome to the Algorithm Hunger Games
Social media marketing, algorithms, and content creation are three things I deeply understand — and still dislike about as much as flossing. We learn the rules, play the game, then watch the rules change. Again. And yet, for small business owners, opting out isn’t realistic. In this lesson, we cut through the noise to explain how the algorithm actually works, why you’re not the problem, and how small, repeatable habits quietly shape your visibility in 2025.
4 days ago3 min read
EMBER IGNITE: Hamptons Avenue is a masterclass in Small Business Mindset, Retail, Growth & the Courage to Build Something New
Running a small business isn’t just about products or aesthetics — it’s about mindset, resilience, and the courage to trust your vision. In this Ember Ignite feature, Matt from Hamptons Avenue shares what it really takes to build a retail brand from scratch: radical ownership, stock decisions, customer experience, and the quiet wins that shape growth. A grounded look at the real work behind entrepreneurship.
Dec 115 min read
Think, Act & Grow: 7 Steps That Make Entrepreneurs Unstoppable | The Ember Method - Entrepreneur Mindset
When you stop guessing and start using a framework, everything changes. The Ember Method is your seven-step roadmap for thinking, acting, and growing like an aligned entrepreneur. It blends psychology, clarity, intention, and action into a structure that grounds your focus and amplifies your results. In this week’s lesson, learn how these steps transform overwhelm into strategy — and mindset into momentum.
Dec 25 min read
EMBER IGNITE: What Ruby’s Wine Shop Teaches Us About Building an Authentic Brand
Authentic branding isn’t about trends or templates—it’s about clarity, story, and the feeling your business creates. In this Ember Ignite feature, Ruby’s Wine Shop shows what it looks like to build a brand from the inside out. Learn how emotion, personality, evolution, and founder alignment shape a powerful identity, and explore practical questions to strengthen your own brand. A must-read for small business owners building something real.
Nov 274 min read
Stop Chasing Views — Why Email Marketing Still Outperforms Every Social Algorithm
Email isn’t dead — it’s the highest-ROI, algorithm-proof tool in your business. When you shift from chasing views to building real connection in the inbox, everything changes. Email creates trust, drives action, and gives you a platform no algorithm can silence. In this week’s lesson, learn how to write emails that feel human, helpful, and impossible to ignore.
Nov 253 min read
SEO Starter Kit: Simple SEO for Small Business Owners | How to Be Searchable, Findable, and Chosen
If the words SEO, crawl, or rank make your eyes glaze over — you’re not alone. Most small business owners think SEO is too technical or too time-consuming. But SEO isn’t magic — it’s method. In this week’s Ember Channel lesson, learn what SEO really is, how search engines work, and five simple ways to improve your website visibility without code, overwhelm, or hiring an expert.
Nov 115 min read
Simplify to Amplify: How to Build an Aligned Marketing Strategy That Actually Works
If your marketing feels scattered and overwhelming, it’s time to simplify and realign. In this guide for solopreneurs and small business owners, you’ll learn how to bring your social media, website, and email marketing into alignment — creating a clear, consistent strategy that actually works. Discover how to choose the right platforms, simplify your marketing mix, and build a brand that feels cohesive across every touchpoint. Because doing less (on purpose) can move you furt
Nov 44 min read
Business Owner Mindset Development: 7 Principles That Shift Everything
Most business owners don’t fail because they lack skill or drive — they stall because their mindset is working against them. That’s where business owner mindset development comes in. In this blog, we break down the 7 Mindset Principles every entrepreneur needs to thrive: from long-term systems thinking to resilience and adaptability. These principles help you shift from reactive chaos to intentional growth, creating clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Oct 243 min read
Intro to Marketing Strategy for Small Business - What Is Strategy, Really?
Most entrepreneurs start in “do” mode, but real growth begins with strategy. In this Intro to Marketing Strategy lesson, discover how to bridge mindset and momentum by blending your external business strategy (marketing, social media, web, email) with your internal strategy (systems, habits, energy). Learn a six-step framework to align your actions, simplify your goals, and build clarity, focus, and freedom in your business.
Oct 75 min read
Hack Your Brain: The (neuro) Science of Mindset, Motivation, and Systems
If you’ve felt stuck in business or life, you’re not broken—your brain’s loops are running the show. The good news: they’re rewritable. This lesson breaks down the neuroscience of entrepreneur mindset, the power of metacognition, and the systems that beat willpower. Learn to reframe limiting beliefs, build better habits, and turn “manifestation” into practical mindset + action. Train your brain to work for you, not against you, and create momentum that lasts.
Sep 304 min read
7 Mindset Principles That Will Change the Way You Do Business Forever
Skills are important, but mindset is what turns knowledge into momentum. In this blog and Youtube lesson, we explore 7 powerful mindset shifts every entrepreneur can make — from systems thinking to resilience — that will change the way you do business forever. With real-world examples and practical tips, these shifts help you think smarter, act faster, and keep moving forward no matter what.
Sep 244 min read
How to Brand Your Business (on a Budget) | Look the Part, Sound Like You, Be Unforgettable
Branding doesn’t have to cost thousands. Learn how to brand your business on a budget with our DIY branding guide. In this post (and full video lesson), you’ll discover how to create a brand board in Canva, define your brand voice and tone, and use free tools to build an authentic, consistent brand identity. Look the part, sound like you, and be unforgettable — without hiring an agency.
Sep 104 min read
5 Branding Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make
Branding isn’t just logos and colors — it’s the clarity, consistency, and trust behind your business. In this blog, we break down the 5 most common branding mistakes new entrepreneurs make (like skipping strategy, copying competitors, and inconsistent visuals) and show you how to avoid them. Learn how to build a strong brand foundation so you can market your business with confidence.
Sep 83 min read
Content Batching 101: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Stress-Free Marketing
Content batching is the small business owner’s best-kept secret to stress-free marketing. Instead of scrambling every day, plan and create content in batches. This guide breaks down what batching is, why it works, and how to start using it to simplify your marketing strategy and keep your business growing without burnout.
Sep 14 min read
Build Your Marketing Strategy: How to Pick Your Marketing Channels
Not all marketing channels are alike. The best marketing strategy for small business isn’t about being everywhere — it’s about building strong branding first, then choosing the right channels for your audience and goals. This blog shows you how to pick and optimize marketing channels that work for your business, so you can stop wasting energy and start marketing with clarity and confidence.
Aug 264 min read
Mindset for Entrepreneurs: The Key to Marketing, Branding, and DIY Success
Your mindset is the hidden driver of your small business success. From branding to website design to DIY promotion, the way you think shapes the way you market. Entrepreneurs with a growth mindset and radical ownership approach see marketing as an experiment, not a chore. This blog explores how adopting the right entrepreneur mindset transforms your marketing, branding, and business growth. We discuss mindset coaching and DIY entrepreneur mindset for radical ownership and gro
Aug 195 min read
How to Use Local SEO to Get Found (Without Paying for Ads)
Learn how to get more local traffic and visibility with these simple local SEO strategies for small business owners—no ad spend required.
Aug 63 min read
Short-Form Video for Small Business: What to Post, How to Hook, and Why It Works
Learn how to use short-form video for business growth. Discover what to post, how to structure your content, and why it boosts engagement and reach.
Aug 63 min read
Thinking About a Mini Rebrand? Here’s How to Do It Right
Considering a brand refresh? This simple guide breaks down what a mini rebrand is, why it matters, and how to do it strategically—without a full overhaul.
Aug 64 min read
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