Anthony Coleman

Social media brainstorming? Zero in on your audience's pain points. Create a content calendar with different themes for each day: Motivation Monday, Tech Tip Tuesday, etc. Get team members to throw ideas into a Slack channel or Google Doc—more minds, more gems.

Scaling to 100 paid customers in 100 days would mean a focused strategy. Understanding the target audience, personalizing outreach, and maybe using tools like HubSpot for automation.

Because the summer is when we generate the least amount of cash, we frequently offer free trials or services.

Start with a brief personal connection, maybe comment on something in their background or a shared interest. Keep the conversation focused, actively listen, and ask relevant questions about their needs and pain points.

JIRA is a no-brainer for agile project tracking. For ideation and documentation, I love using Notion.

Open lines of communication and room for experimentation are essential. Regular sessions of brainstorming are also beneficial.

AI is a tool, not a business model. So, if AI can genuinely add value in solving a unique problem, then it's not a bad idea.

discovered Mailytics last week. For the price, their email campaign metrics are excellent. Although it is not as fanciful as Mailchimp or SendGrid, the value is excellent.

Mastering data analytics. In the world of marketing automation, data is king. Understanding what the numbers are telling you, how to optimize campaigns, and making data-driven decisions has been a game changer.

I've got three go-tos: 1. Workona for managing tabs - it's a game-changer for browser organization. 2. LastPass for password management - can't imagine life without it. 3. Grammarly, because even the best of us misspell things or mess up grammar. Remember, it's not just about the tools, it's how you use 'em.

Ah, books! A founder's best friend. You've got classics like "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel and "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries. For a deep dive into strategy, "Blue Ocean Strategy" by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne is a must-read.

I also want to learn more about budgeting.

A change of scenery and mindless Netflix bingeing is just what the doc ordered.

Reading books, Watching movies & Playing Chess

ClickFunnels has an attractive affiliate program as it's popular among marketers for its ease in building effective sales funnels; hence, they get more referrals.

I'd do a deep dive into the market to understand customer needs and spot gaps that my brand could fill.

I usually start with getting to know the brand - who they are, what they stand for, and their target audience. That gives me a solid foundation to brainstorm concepts that would resonate with them.