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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Let me tell you what sparked this post, because honestly? It came straight from a convo with one of the amazing women on my email list. I had sent out a note about how you can rebrand your product by looking at it from a fresh perspective. I used an example from the junk journaling …

Let’s be real, some days coming up with new content ideas feels like trying to write a novel with one brain cell and half a latte! You sit down to plan your next blog post, hoping for divine inspiration… and all you get is the same old keyword idea for the 47th time…sigh. BUT HERE’S …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …