Kansas City has been my home for a long time, but I’ve been fortunate to have a career that’s taken me across the country, allowing me to plant roots from Florida to Arizona. I love traveling and trying new things, becoming a true “local” at every stop along the way.
But every move has its challenges, and one of the biggest was finding a new network of trusted resources.
Nothing makes these sweltering summer days more bearable than an afternoon on the lake with the wind in your hair. Whether you’re tubing or cruising on a pontoon, no boating trip is complete without a few sturdy life preservers—the one item you hope to never need but are immensely grateful for in the event of an emergency.
Similar to a life preserver, business owners need systems and strategies in place to weather changing industry landscapes. Read More
We’ve been a little quiet over the last few months—but with good reason!
I teamed up with another local executive in January to launch Crux KC’s sister company, Crux-Xcelerate, providing fractional chief sales officer (CSO) services to emerging and small businesses seeking sales leadership, strategy and execution. Read More
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved long road trips.
From soaking up the backdrop of a scenic landscape to enthusiastically singing along to Aerosmith on the radio, some of my favorite memories involve a set of wheels.
Long before cell phones and GPS, no road trip was complete without that large paper map that folded into itself more times than a Rubik’s cube. This roadmap was both a puzzle and a lifeline, guiding us along the open road to our chosen destination.
Decades later, I’ve found a similar thrill as an entrepreneur behind the wheel of a small business, navigating through the twists and turns of the industry landscape guided by a strategic roadmap for success. Read More
Throughout my 25 years in marketing, business owners have asked me countless times how to best grow and scale their businesses.
As a business owner myself, I understand just how much risk one takes starting and running a company. But whether you own a start-up or an established, mid-sized business, smart marketing is one of the best investments you can make. Read More
We know. It’s been a while.
The past six months have been some of the most transformative since Crux launched two years ago. It’s been a time of extreme growth for our company, both internally and externally. We’ve added desks to our office, client folders to our computers and milestones to our memories.
And we’ve done a terrible job documenting it. Read More
Ever since childhood, I’ve been enamored with the Swiss Army knife. I’d borrow my dad’s and marvel at how each tool fit so nicely with the next, and how incredibly functional the whole thing was. (And someday, I will open a bottle of wine with that tiny corkscrew.) Read More
Anyone in a relationship can identify: Even if you understand the words your partner is speaking, you can still be talking in very different languages. Those of us in the marketing world can definitely grasp this analogy, especially as it applies to the differences for B2B and B2C companies. Read More
A sofa just rolled past our office door. To the left, an electrician is wiring a globe chandelier, and outside our glass wall, they’re taking measurements for our new logo decal. Feels like home! Read More
Don’t get me wrong—I’m a big fan of tradition, especially around the holidays. All of the same ornaments are on my Christmas tree this year, my daughter is enjoying her Elf on the Shelf named Ginger once again (when I remember to move it around, that is), and I have my tried-and-tested holiday rituals and indulgences I look forward to each season. Read More
Everyone loves a good origin story. Hewlett Packard basically started Silicon Valley in an old garage (now a preserved museum); Sara Blakely dreamed up Spanx after attacking some pantyhose with a pair of scissors; and everyone knows the Man of Steel grew up just down I-70 to the west. Read More
Think different. I’m lovin’ it. Where’s the beef?
Three very distinct companies just flashed through your brain, all because of a little word magic and some cleverly crafted taglines that have left an indelible impression on American culture over the past few decades. Read More
While the “Made in KC” mark is becoming ubiquitous on T-shirts and tote bags around the region, the slogan is more than just the name of a popular local brand––it’s actually quite a powerful movement. In fact, we’re a city full of creators, makers and innovators––and it’s time to spread the word! Read More
I finally made the leap!
For the past five years I envisioned what this would look like—starting my own business, running a marketing company the way I think it should be run. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get to this point (and it’s a little terrifying), but here I am—and I’m excited. Read More
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