Pixelated Marketing

"How often do we assume that popular things are good, and that good things become popular? If your work doesn’t catch on, does that mean it wasn’t good? In almost every field, people with insight, taste and experience admire and emulate good things that aren’t popular, and are surprised by popular things that aren’t good. Perhaps we need to broaden our definition (or narrow it) so we can be clear about what we mean." - Seth Godin This quote reminds me of a mantra I have been sticking to since running into my own headwinds and doldrums with starting my own business: "Just because it's taking time, doesn't mean it's not happening. Keep going!" Too often we gauge our success by how it is viewed by others. We run ourselves ragged trying to appease this perception that we need to be outwardly impressive for things to matter. However, more often than not, things that are "major strides" will go largely unnoticed and the things that require little effort will be praised. The key is to know what you did and what it took to get there. Years or months of trial & error and experience will happen mostly in shadow, but they lay the groundwork to being able to shine when things connect. #MotivationMonday #MotivationalMonday #MondayMotivation #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

With many still dealing with the damage and devastation from Hurricane Helene, I figured that while some motivation would still be good to kick off the week, keeping it be a little lighthearted may be something people could need. I hope that everyone is able to use today to make whatever steps that they can to move forward and things to a place that is healing and fulfilling. #MotivationMonday #MotivationalMonday #MondayMotivation #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

“AI allows small businesses — who many times do not have the staff or resources of their competitors — to punch above their weight,” said Jordan Crenshaw, senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center. “It’s encouraging to see small businesses embrace technology and express optimism for the future as these platforms serve as a catalyst for innovation and resilience.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQca8A5n #TeachTechTuesday #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

At first glance, it's easy to consider the quote in the post to be a discouragement from pursuing making something you enjoy something you depend on for income. However, I see it as more of a "call for balance". It can be sustainable to take something like a hobby that fulfills you and have it be a bit of a "side hustle". That can then grow into something that gives you the freedom to support yourself - happens all the time. Where the rub seems to come in is primarily in two places: 1) Growth & Scaling 2) Longevity If you're coming at your interest/hobby from a business perspective, eventually you will encounter problems with growing (either your client base or your income) and with that comes scaling. Adding those "problems" into the mix can be taxing if you'd rather focus on the process. (Think: Penny's Penny Blossoms from Big Bang Theory.) By extension, you will have to plan -or at least consider- what you may do if you should lose interest. For one reason or another, you may find that what was once incredibly fulfilling feels hollow or you just have new interests. So, keep in mind how you may wind down or how you can pivot into something else. The larger point being that if you can manage "to do something you love, you'll never work a day in your life". This does not happen for a lot of people, innately. Sometimes you end up loving aspects of what you do. Sometimes you find a way to make some money doing things that you enjoy. The key is to prioritize what is important to you and lean into that. #MotivationMonday #MotivationalMonday #MondayMotivation #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

It happens. 🤷 Sometimes, Monday You is a different person with different abilities and loftier goals than Thursday You or Friday You. Sometimes Monday You has the greatest of intentions but doesn't know what the rest of the week has in store. No matter how it happens, if Monday You is writing checks the rest of the Week's Yous can't cash, it's time for a meeting to assess and prioritize to get everyone on the same page. #FridayFunny #FunFriday #FunnyFriday #FridayFun #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

Everything doesn't have to be done all at once. Making progress is still moving forward. . . . #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

Pobody's Nerfect. 🤷 There are parts of the small business journey that you will want to perfect out of the gate. Whether it's the stuff you really enjoy, compensating for aspects you know you struggle with, or a combination thereof, "perfect" can seem like the best path forward. Where this thinking becomes a pitfall is -naturally- when "perfect" doesn't happen. There will always be something else to do and a new way to tweak your procedures for different clients. Rather than building up a "masterplan" that somehow fits every possible scenario within it, focus on the things that can make your day-to-day easier. Perfect the processes that are slowing you down or just getting in the way. Build towards real solutions rather than "building to build" or because "it seemed like a good idea". #MotivationMonday #MotivationalMonday #MondayMotivation #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

“But in the end it's only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass.” 😜 Tis the season, apparently. #PumpkinSpiceSeason #PSL #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally

See - with problem solving like this, maybe AI isn't as bad as it's made out to be....😜 #FridayFunny #FunFriday #FunnyFriday #FridayFun #MarketingHumor #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally (Cartoon owned and copyrighted by Tom Fishburne & The Marketoonist)

Sorry, but not sorry? 🤔😜💁 #GoogleAndMindingYourOwnBusinessAreCompletelyFree #SmallBusinessesHelpingSmallBusinesses #SmallBusinessBigDreams #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #StPete #StPeteFL #KeepItLocal #KeepStPeteLocal #LocalWeirdos #PixelatedMarketing #ThinkLocallyActDigitally