About Cindy Donaldson

Entrepreneur Whisperer. Story Teller. Marketing Consigliere. Business Builder and Launch Girl. Avid People Connector. Serial Entrepreneur.

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Community outreach — How your bank can make a big impact (and get more customers)

With so much emphasis on online marketing and digital advertising, it’s easy to forget that one of the most powerful ways a bank or credit union can reach people is in the real world. We’re not talking about TV, radio, or print ads (although they can help) — We’re thinking of something a bit more […]

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When salespeople fail, it might not be their fault

Being a salesperson is a tough job. Trying to convince the public they really need a product or service is very challenging, and with a cold-call conversion rate some way below 1%, it’s (very) often a thankless task. You don’t shrink from a challenge though, especially when your business needs to hire great salespeople to […]

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The Gentle Art of Insurance Referral Marketing

There’s a powerful force we instinctively use every day when we make decisions. It’s a force that business marketers want to tap into, because it can create powerful, profound results — And it’s a force you can take advantage of when it comes to selling insurance. What is that force? One simple word — Trust. […]

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Healthy Options — Do Your Patients Know Everything Your Medical Practice Does?

To the average patient, medical information and healthcare can be a strange place. It seems locked behind an arcane door of unpronounceable medications, conditions with Latin or Greek names, and baffling procedures. It doesn’t help that the only time most people interact with their doctor is when they’re sick. We know that’s a problem — […]

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Healthy Technology — How It Helps Healthcare Providers and Customers Thrive

The pace of technological change can leave you breathless, and not because you need to go to the doctor. In fact, as technology makes our lives easier, it’s expanding into every industry — One where it’s having a profound impact is in healthcare. It’s easy to see why. Faster, better access to medical information, apps […]

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Reducing Risk and a Well-Rounded Book — Expanding Your Insurance business

As an insurance provider or broker, you might have decided to specialize in a particular type of insurance. On one hand, that makes good sense, right? You’ve got expertise in a particular area, so you can give top-notch service and advice to your customers. But, by sticking to just one or two types of insurance […]

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Ready to be an entrepreneur? Only if you can answer these questions

You’re a wide-eyed entrepreneur, dreaming of the next big idea and how it’s going to change the world. And you could be right — Perhaps you’ve got the genesis of the next Facebook, Apple, or Tesla in the back of your mind. Don’t be fooled though, being an entrepreneur is tough — It’s not just […]

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4 Ways to Use Social Media to Build Brand Awareness

You’ve heard that social media is a powerful tool for your brand. You’re ready to make content people love to share, but without those first fans, how do spread your message? Choose the right social media networks There are hundreds of social networks, but they aren’t all useful to you. Don’t spend your time putting […]