SMPS SERC 2025 Recap
Connection…. Inspiration… Fulfillment… These are the words I felt on my heart as I left SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference in... Read More
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Strategic Marketing Plans for Contractors, Engineers, and Architects
A strategic marketing plan is important for your firm whether you want to grow or remain competitive in your marketplace.... Read More
Inconsistent Marketing is Ineffective
If I asked you to think of a coffee brand, which one comes to mind? There’s a good chance it... Read More
Stop… Collaborate… And Listen…
2025 is just around the corner! I can hardly believe how fast 2024 went by. Some are still basking in... Read More
Performing on Stage and Presenting to an Owner
I recently experienced my first Tanya Tucker concert live. WOW! What a country music legend. She’s been playing for almost... Read More
Networking for Introverts and Extroverts
Networking is all about sharing, giving, and helping. It has nothing to do with selling something, although some think that’s... Read More
Networking vs. Network
Networking is a verb. It’s the action of making connections and building relationships. A network is a group of connections... Read More
Networking Doesn’t Have to Suck
Lindsay Young hosted the FM Connect podcast with Tim Pile, the Western Regional Sales Manager at Metal Fab Inc.,... Read More
The Best Time To Plant a Tree Was 30 Years Ago, and the Second Best Time To Plant a Tree Is Now
It’s a new year! Some may be excited about putting 2023 behind us, while others are still relishing in the... Read More
Marketing vs. Business Development vs. Sales – What’s the Difference?
In the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, marketing, business development, and sales are typically all lumped into one word: marketing.... Read More
Unlocking Success: How Submitting for Awards Boosts Your Business
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, standing out from the crowd is essential for growth and success. One powerful way... Read More
What’s A Fellow?… Not a Fella.
Last week at the National Society for Marketing Professional Services Conference, SMPS Amplify, I had the honor of being recognized... Read More
Lindsay appointed Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Fellow
Lindsay was appointed Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Fellow last week. SMPS Fellows Program honors outstanding individuals who have... Read More
2023 Social Media Trends Update
Social media is ever-changing and continues to evolve. It should also continue to be part of firms’ marketing strategies. Recently,... Read More
Are you Utilizing ChatGPT?
I have been doing some research — both through Google and in conversations with others — about ChatGPT. Essentially, it’s... Read More
Personal Branding: ASID Design Summit
I recently attended and presented at the ASID South Central Design Summit in New Orleans on Personal Branding: You are... Read More
Customer Service Should Be Part of Your Client Experience
In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, we are considered a service- based business. But do we really take this... Read More
Accelerate Content Marketing Results with LinkedIn Advertising
Have you ever considered paid ads to amplify or accelerate your content marketing? In this episode, I have on Lindsay... Read More