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Tara Jacobsen

I love marketing and thinking of great ways to help people get more oomph for their efforts. Whether you want to know about niche marketing or branding or recommended vendors, stop back often to see some great ideas!

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There’s just something magical about opening your mailbox (the real one, not the inbox) and finding a personal note tucked inside. It feels… well, personal. But let’s be real: between running your business, juggling clients, and that ever-growing to-do list, sitting down to write heartfelt notes can feel like one more thing you should do …

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November is THE golden month for making money – and I’m not just talking pumpkin spice latte tips. With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, people are spending like crazy, and businesses are scrambling to grab those dollars. If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, this is the time to jump in. Why? …

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If you’re a licensed real estate agent who’s great at marketing, here’s a little secret – you can make more money with less work by generating leads for other agents. Yep, you read that right. You could be cashing in on commissions without ever driving across town, hosting an open house, or dealing with that …

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Let’s be real for a second. Real estate can be all-consuming. You’re driving across town to show a house, fielding client calls at dinner, and living in constant “on call” mode. For a lot of agents (especially in this topsy-turvy market), things are just okay – not booming, but not quitting either… sigh. But what …

Read More about Why Blogging Is the Ultimate Side Hustle for Realtors

If you’ve ever caught yourself swooning over a mid-century lamp or gasped at the sight of a Pyrex bowl in mint condition, friend – you might be sitting on a goldmine. Selling vintage and retro items online isn’t just a fun hobby, it’s one of the most surprisingly profitable side hustles out there. Whether you’re …

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When spooky season rolls around, I am 1000% here for it – skeleton earrings on, PSL in hand, and vintage horror stories queued up. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to spend a dime to enjoy some hauntingly good Halloween vibes! These classic tales of terror are ALL in the public domain, which means …

Read More about 11 Spooky Halloween Stories in the Public Domain (That Are Totally Free to Use!)

Ever feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at the wall when it comes to creating products or offers? You post something, you get crickets… or maybe a few polite likes from your Aunt Betty. But what actually makes your audience click that “BUY” button? Well, good news: you don’t need to become a mind reader. You …

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You know those tasks in your business that make you groan out loud? Yep, the ones that sit on your to-do list glaring at you like, “Hey bestie, you gonna ignore me again today?” For me, it was sorting email responses into neat little categories. Honestly? I’d rather alphabetize glitter jars while blindfolded. BUT – …

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If you’re a creative soul dreaming of turning your passion into profit, Etsy and Pinterest can be your power couple – one sells your products, the other sells the dream of your products. But here’s the catch: loving a craft isn’t enough to guarantee sales…sigh. You need to know what actually works in the market …

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