Episode 29: Testimonials on Steroids: Social Proof That Sells

by Jessica Ruela | Jul 13, 2026 | Blog, Guide To Marketing

Hello and welcome back to The Busy Business Owner’s Guide to Marketing! This is episode 29, and today we’re diving into a topic that I believe is one of the most powerful, yet underutilized, tools in your entire marketing arsenal: social proof. At its core,...

Episode 28: Crowdfunding a Community for Shared Goals

by Michelle Pugta | Jul 12, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back! It’s so good to have you here again. Today, we’re diving into a topic that I am incredibly passionate about because it sits right at the intersection of community, validation, and action: crowdfunding. Frankly, if you only see platforms like...

Episode 27: Your Community’s Infinite Content Engine

by Michelle Pugta | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back! It’s great to have you here for another episode of Successful Community Building for Sales and Influence. Today, we’re tackling one of the most persistent, soul-crushing challenges that every single creator, founder, and community builder...

Episode 28: Navigating the Algorithm: What Really Works Right Now

by Jessica Ruela | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog, Guide To Marketing

Hello and welcome back to the blog! I’m so glad you’re here for Episode 28 of The Busy Business Owner’s Guide to Marketing. Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know causes more than a few headaches: Navigating the Algorithm. Doesn’t that just perfectly...

Episode 27: Founder Brand – Asset or Hidden Liability?

by Jessica Ruela | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog, Guide To Marketing

Hello and welcome back, my friend! If you’ve ever wondered whether putting yourself front and center in your company’s marketing is brilliant or slightly terrifying, today’s episode is for you. We’re tackling one of the most common questions I get from busy founders:...

Episode 26: Build Hyper-Local Communities That Drive Real Sales

by Michelle Pugta | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog, The Community Flywheel

Hello and welcome back to Successful Community Building for Sales and Influence! Today we’re getting extremely specific, and I’m genuinely excited about this one. We’re talking about hyper-local communities — the smartest, most underused strategy for turning online...