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...
by Margaret Hamner | Nov 26, 2025 | Blog, Founder, Startup Marketing
Most founders pour all their energy into getting that first “yes.”You chase leads, polish your pitch, and finally close the deal. Then?You’re already off hunting for the next customer. The problem: if those first customers buy once and disappear, you’re building on...
