Is your marketing feeling like it's melting from the heat of summer? Discover gentle strategies to protect your customer foundation, trim what drains you, and stay cool while quietly preparing for fall. Porch wisdom for small business owners.

As America celebrates her 250th birthday, a quiet moment on the front porch reminds us that the best stories — and businesses — are built one ordinary day at a time. Reflections on small business, marketing, and what truly lasts.

This Memorial Day, while others push sales, I’m remembering the power of real connection. Your business doesn’t need to be louder; it needs to be more human. Reclaiming real connection might be the best marketing move you make.

Marketing feeling like herding wild horses in a Texas thunderstorm?
March 30 is National I Am In Control Day, time to grab the reins.
You’re the one in charge, not the algorithm or the trends.
Here’s your salty permission slip to run your business your way this spring.

The U.S. penny is officially retired in 2026—no more new Lincoln cents minted. Explore nostalgic wheat backs, flattened souvenirs, and how this change declutters your marketing: simplify pricing, flatten chaos, and save energy. What's your favorite penny memory?

As the winter solstice marks the return of light, discover 3 heartfelt small business marketing tips to recharge and plan for 2026.