Trendjack Smart: How Small Business Owners Can Ride Trends Without Losing Their Brand
In today’s scroll-all-day economy, trends dominate attention — and smart small business owners know how to ride the wave. This episode unpacks how to identify cultural trends, leverage them to boost engagement, and tap into social media algorithms without losing your brand’s voice or alienating loyal customers.We’ll cover:Why trend-driven content increases visibility and reachHow to evaluate whether a trend fits your business or audienceMistakes to avoid when hopping on viral momentsReal examples of brands getting it right (and wrong)Whether you're marketing a local business or growing your personal brand, learn how to stay relevant, be discoverable, and convert attention into trust — all without selling out.
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How to Delegate and Scale Your Small Business | Stop Doing It All Yourself
If you’re still doing everything yourself, you don’t own a business — you have a job with overhead. The truth is: you have to let it go. In this video, we’ll break down why small business owners must delegate in order to grow, and how to do it without losing control.You’ll learn:How to delegate the right tasks without sacrificing qualityThe power of systems and SOPs (standard operating procedures)When and how to hire — even on a budgetHow automation can replace repetitive, low-leverage workWhy letting go of control and money now leads to greater scale and freedomWhether you're running a local business, building a personal brand, or scaling an online service — this video is your blueprint for stepping back and leveling up.
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Small Business Content Strategy: The 3 B’s Framework to Create More with Less
Discover how to streamline your content marketing with the 3 B’s Framework: Bucket, Batch, and Branch. This episode of Blunt Force Business breaks down a simple, repeatable system to help small business owners plan, produce, and repurpose content effectively. Learn how to align your content with audience goals, batch your production for efficiency, and branch out your content across multiple platforms to maximize reach—all without increasing your workload.
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When to Get Business Funding (Hint: Not When You're Desperate)
Most small business owners wait until they're low on cash to look for funding — but that's the worst time to do it. In this episode, we break down when and how to secure small business funding while you’re in a strong position. Learn how to prepare your business for better loan terms, what funding options are available, and how to avoid high-interest debt traps by planning ahead.👉 Perfect for entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses looking to get ahead of the cash crunch before it hits.
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Where Customers Are Searching Now: SEO, Social Search, and AI for Small Business Owners
In this episode of Blunt Force Business, we break down the massive shift happening in internet search: how Gen Z, AI tools like ChatGPT, and social platforms like TikTok and Instagram are changing the rules for local businesses.We’ll show you why relying only on SEO and Google Ads is no longer enough, and what steps small businesses need to take now to stay visible, stay relevant, and keep growing.Learn how to:Adapt your SEO strategy for 2025 and beyondOptimize your social media for searchMake sure your business shows up where customers are actually lookingUse AI platforms to your advantage before your competitors doIf you want to future-proof your business and stay ahead of the curve, this episode is for you.🎧 Subscribe to Blunt Force Business for brutally honest advice that drives real results — no jargon, no vanity metrics, just action.#SEO #SmallBusinessMarketing #LocalSEO #SocialSearch #DigitalMarketing #BluntForceBusiness
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