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Your Contactable Database Is Your Most Valuable Marketing Asset—Heres Why
Your contactable database is your most valuable marketing asset. Learn how first-party data ownership drives performance, growth, and long-term value.

Elise Oras
Dec 29, 20254 min read


New Year, No Chaos: How to Plan Now for a Smooth Start for 2026
Start 2026 Like a Pro With Our No-Chaos New Year Plan

Karla Margeson
Dec 23, 20253 min read


How to Create a Brand Kit in Canva
Learn how to create a cohesive brand kit in Canva. Master logos, colors, fonts, and templates to set your brand assets up for consistent, professional marketing.

Diana Sparacio
Dec 22, 20254 min read


Holiday Slowdown, Startup Style: Making the Most of the Quiet Weeks
Smart, startup-friendly ideas to use the slower holiday season to get organized, recharge, and set your marketing up for a strong start next year.

Karla Margeson
Dec 18, 20255 min read


What New VPs of Marketing Get Wrong in Their First 90 Days—And How to Get It Right
New marketing leader? Here’s how to build trust, avoid missteps, and get early wins aligned to business goals. Advice from leaders who’ve done it right (and wrong).

Elise Oras
Dec 15, 20257 min read


AI and Automation: Smarter Adoption Strategies for GTM Teams That Don’t Chase Trends
AI only works when your data and workflows do. Learn how GTM leaders scale with automation without losing the human advantage.

Kristen Diamond
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Five years in, gratitude isn’t something we feel once a year. It’s how we work.
A heartfelt reflection on five years of building Wheels Up Collective—from a two-person experiment to a thriving team doing meaningful, mission-driven work. Elise shares why gratitude isn’t an annual moment but a daily practice, and what she’s thankful for this season.

Elise Oras
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Founder-Led Marketing: How to Make It Work Without Burning Out
Founder-led marketing works… until it doesn’t. Here’s how startup founders can grow their brand strategically and sustainably, without burning out.

Karla Margeson
Dec 8, 20255 min read


Getting Found in the Age of AI: How to Get Your Local Business Noticed
This morning I had the privilege of presenting at the monthly Aiken Chamber of Commerce breakfast: First Friday Means Business. AI has become an ubiquitous part of online tools in the past two years, and is dramatically changing not only the way users search, but also how businesses interact with those web users, and the economics of how businesses advertise online. In this presentation, we'll dive into how you can take advantage of these changes to make sure your business is

amy winner
Dec 5, 202512 min read


Boundaries, PTO, and the Myth of the Always-On Founder: A Holiday Survival Guide for Startups
Startup leaders, this one’s for you. Learn how to set real boundaries, take real time off, and model a healthy culture that thrives—without being always on.

Karla Margeson
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Why Your Startup Needs a Gated Asset (Even If You’re Not Ready for a Full Content Strategy)
A single gated asset can do more for your startup than you think, especially if you’re not ready for a full content strategy. Here’s why and how to start.

Karla Margeson
Nov 24, 20253 min read


New Year, No Chaos: How to Plan Now for a Smooth Start for 2026
Avoid the January scramble. Here’s how startups can prep their marketing, teams, and systems now for a calm, focused start to 2026.

Karla Margeson
Nov 21, 20255 min read
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