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“Smart Marketing Execution is unique in that Clare gives all of the details on 'how to' rather than simply what and why. Clare guides business owners and leaders through the exact things they need to do to become more effective leaders.”
Steve Pappas,
host of the Science of CX Podcast
“You hold in your hands a philosophy and approach to marketing in a new world of opportunity. Keep Clare’s book within arms’ reach and refer to it often. You will find her insights and ideas practical, proven-to-work, and immediately accessible.”
Mark LeBlanc,
CSP,
author of Never Be The Same and Growing Your Business!
“I thought when I picked up this book, ‘Oh God, not another marketing book…’ I hate fluff. This is not fluff. What is valuable to me: A clear road map, why I should follow it, and what I get if I do it right. That’s what Clare has written. Marketing for people who are operationally focused on getting things done.”
Tom Searcy,
author of Whale Hunting and How To Close A Deal Like Warren Buffett
“This book provides an outline of how to strategize smarter combined with great anecdotes and tools to put Clare's marketing knowledge into action.”
Lisa Apolinski,
CMC,
author of Grow Your Market Share In A Zombie Apocalypse
“Smart Marketing Execution is a must read. Clare's framework, what she calls the ‘integrated marketing operating system,’ will help you and your marketing teams deliver profitability, productivity, and operating efficiency.”
Dennis Shiao,
CEO,
Attention Retention
“Ideas are great, but the money is in execution! Smart Marketing Execution is a no-fluff roadmap to growth, period.”
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author of Duct Tape Marketing and The Ultimate Marketing Engine
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Leaves Fall. Pumpkin spice lattes are back. Q4 planning sessions rev up. If that last one makes your stomach queasy, you are not alone! This sound familiar? The team jams out of the quarterly planning session buzzing with excitement, feeling like you mapped out the next big move… and fast…

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Unlock Hidden Value: Marketing is Your Secret EBITDA Multiplier

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Why Sophisticated Marketing Isn’t Just a Cost Center—It’s a Growth Engine for Enterprise Value Are you overlooking one of the most reliable levers for explosive enterprise value growth? The numbers don’t lie: companies that operationalize marketing as a growth engine routinely see 30% efficiency gains and 10% top-line growth—impact flowing…

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Beware The High Cost of Reckless Revenue Generation

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“A growth-at-all-costs mindset can stall your company.” — Harvard Business Review, 2024 Gone are the days when buyers, investors, or PE firms would pay a premium for topline expansion alone. Today’s market wants proof of profitable growth, not just sales. What Modern Buyers Really Value Buyers now scrutinize operating leverage.…

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What’s Brand Got to Do With It?

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Why Strong Brands Move Multiples at Exit When business owners and exit planners discuss increasing exit value, the conversation often centers on financials. But here’s the secret top advisors know: your brand is your multiplier. A powerful brand does more than attract attention—it amplifies your company’s value, often delivering a…

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Are you pouring time and money into marketing, yet still not breaking through?

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You’re in good company. Many business owners invest in a swirl of marketing activities—updating websites, launching digital ad campaigns, attending networking events, ramping up social media—but still can’t pinpoint why real, sustained growth remains elusive. The frustration is real: the more you try, the less progress you seem to make.…

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Summer Growth Sprint: Let’s Talk Sales Process Velocity!

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Business owners and growth mavens—are you feeling the summer heat? If so, it’s time to channel that energy into the one lever that can seriously accelerate your results: Sales Process Velocity. We all dream of bringing in more deals, faster. But too often, the sales pipeline turns into a clogged…

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