The Boulevard Bulletin: How To Propel Your Business Forward With The Right Partner, Why Customer Reviews Are So Vital, and Building Online Communities

Passing the Baton: How the Right Partner Can Propel Your Business Forward

Hi there,

Have you ever watched a relay race? It’s one of my favorite events to catch during the Olympics and always leaves me on the edge of my seat. (Hey, the Olympics might be over, but the Paralympics are about to kick off; you didn't think you'd escape my Olympian allegories quite yet, did you?!)?

Anyway, there’s something magical about the moment when one runner passes the baton to the next. That seamless handoff can make or break the entire race. The team’s success doesn’t just depend on the speed of individual runners but on their ability to work together, anticipate needs, and trust each other to get the job done.

In many ways, running a business can feel like a relay race. I know this first-hand! You’re juggling multiple responsibilities, trying to keep the pace steady, and ensuring that each part of your operation works in harmony. But sometimes, it feels like you’re sprinting solo with no one to pass the baton to.

?That’s where Boulevard Creative comes in. Like in a relay race, having the right partner to hand off to can be the difference between burning out and crossing the finish line strong. If your internal marketing capacity feels stretched thin—like you’re running out of steam—consider us the partner ready to take the baton.

At Boulevard Creative, we’re not just another marketing agency; we aim to be a natural extension of your team. Whether it’s website management, marketing or sales funnels or lead nurture in Hubspot, digital or print graphic design needs, media relations help to tell your story to the world, or anything else on your marketing to-do list, we’re here to help you keep the momentum going.

We’re also looking to grow our business, and we’re excited about the possibility of growing alongside you. By working together on a sustained monthly basis, we can help you meet and exceed your goals, integrating seamlessly with your existing team and even white-labeling our services to match your brand perfectly.

Think of us as your relay partner, ready to take the handoff and help you quickly reach the finish line. Ready to hand off the baton? Schedule a race, I mean meeting, with me here!

Until next time,

Trevor

Building Credibility and Trust: The Impact of Customer Reviews on Your Business

Social proof, the psychological concept where people tend to mimic the actions of others, profoundly influences consumer behavior. In a digital age where trust is pivotal, businesses must prioritize building strong relationships with their customers. Trust is foundational, and without it, turning casual visitors into loyal customers becomes a daunting task. Customer reviews and testimonials serve as powerful tools in this trust-building process. These forms of feedback are more than just endorsements; they are critical elements that shape potential customers’ perceptions and drive purchasing decisions.?

As businesses navigate the competitive digital landscape, effectively gathering and utilizing customer reviews and testimonials can significantly enhance their credibility, reputation, and, ultimately, sales. Let’s delve into the dynamics of social proof, exploring how businesses can harness the power of customer feedback to foster deeper connections with their audience and propel growth. Read on here.

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LISTEN: "Finding Your People" and Building Online Communities in 2024

I've been building, running, or participating in online communities of some kind (news or otherwise) since the early days of social media, including my current local news website,?RVAHub. It was great being on my longtime friend and mentor Chris Busse's new podcast, "Full Backlog." and sharing effective strategies to "find your people" and build an online community in 2024, when so much of the web has shifted and changed. Spoiler: What's old is new again - or never really went away!

Click here to listen to a short preview, and the full episode will be dropping soon!

BONUS: My bold prediction about Google Search here.