by Margaret Hamner | Mar 17, 2026 | Blog, Founder, Startup Marketing
At some point, every founder hits the wall. You’ve been wearing the marketing hat — along with the CEO, product, sales, and customer service hats — for as long as you can manage. Maybe you’ve had help here and there from freelancers. Maybe you’ve pulled together a few...
by Margaret Hamner | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog, Founder, Startup Marketing
Automation sounds big. Complex. Like something you only do when you’ve got a full marketing team, a giant CRM stack, and someone with “Lifecycle Marketing Manager” in their title. But here’s the truth:Automated email series can be one of the simplest and...
by Margaret Hamner | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog, Founder, Startup Marketing
You’ve built something great. You’re hustling to get customers. You’ve got a to-do list that’s longer than a CVS receipt. Marketing? It’s on the list—just… not always at the top. Here’s the thing: marketing missteps can slow your growth, waste your budget, and make...
by Margaret Hamner | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Founder, Startup Marketing
A lot of founders think PR is something you do after you’ve made it—once you’ve raised millions, landed a celebrity customer, or hit some flashy milestone. Until then? The assumption is you’re “too small” for anyone to care. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to wait...
by Margaret Hamner | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog, Founder, Startup Marketing
Content marketing can do a lot for your startup—build credibility, attract the right audience, and keep customers engaged—without draining your bank account. But if you don’t have a marketing team, the idea of producing content consistently can feel impossible. The...