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7 Steps That Fix Why Your PR Strategy Isn’t Getting Results

By Zivko D. / 10 minutes of reading

This article is adapted from a conversation with Don McLean, CEO of Plain Media and author of The In Crowd for LinkedIn Mastery. If you’re frustrated because your PR Strategy doesn’t deliver the headlines, leads, or credibility you expected, you’re in the right place. In the web of paid, earned, shared, and owned channels, the PESO model, your PR Strategy either ties everything together or becomes the weak link that wastes time and budget.

Below you’ll find a practical, step-by-step listicle you can use right now. Each item explains a common problem, shows actionable fixes, and gives real-world examples you can implement whether you’re a founder, an in-house marketer, or a solopreneur building authority on LinkedIn.

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Brand Building That Converts: Lessons from an NFL Athlete Turned CEO

By Zivko D. / 10 minutes of reading

If you want Brand Building that actually converts, real customers, steady revenue, and the freedom to scale, you need practical tactics, not hype. In a candid conversation with DoneMaker, Sidney Tarver (CEO of People’s First Content and former NFL player turned logistics CEO) shared the playbook he used to go from athlete to running a multi-million dollar operation and now to helping entrepreneurs turn content into cash. This article breaks down his lessons into actionable steps you can use right away.

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10 Practical Ways Virtual Assistants Can Save You 20+ Hours a Week (and How to Hire the Right US & Canadian Team)

By Zivko D. / 11 minutes of reading

If you watched the DoneMaker episode with Erin Thompson, CEO of Thompson Virtual Assistants, you already know one thing: you don’t have to do everything

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7 Reasons Business Owners Are Switching to Podcasts for Real Results: Business and Podcast Strategies That Work

By Zivko D. / 10 minutes of reading

If you care about how you build trust, grow an audience, and compete with the giants, you should watch the conversation produced by DoneMaker featuring Akshobh Giridharadas. In that discussion Akshobh, a former broadcast journalist turned geopolitical analyst and podcaster, explains why Business and Podcast strategies are becoming the default for entrepreneurs who want authentic connections. You’ll get concrete thinking about storytelling, relatability, AI, regulation, and why the old gates of media no longer control who gets heard.

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Why Good Design Needs Psychology

By Zivko D. / 10 minutes of reading

In the DoneMaker interview you watched, Gabrie’le Eato lays out a clear, human-forward argument for why Psychology and Design belong together. If you want a website that does more than look pretty, if you want one that actually reflects who you are, attracts the right people, and converts visitors into clients, this article walks you through the practical steps, mindset shifts, and tactical takeaways you can use right now.

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7 Email Marketing Fixes That Generated $130K in 30 Days: How You Can Fix Broken Email Marketing and Double in 90 Days

By Zivko D. / 9 minutes of reading

This post is based on a conversation between DoneMaker and EJ Saunders, CEO of Blaze Digital Solutions. In the original video, EJ explains how a proper email marketing overhaul turned an underused list into $130,000 in 30 days and outlines a scoring system to help you determine if your business can double in 90 days. If you want clear, tactical steps to repair broken email marketing, create predictable revenue for seasonal businesses, and build a real growth plan, this listicle is for you.

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9 Essential Rules for Client adquisition and CFO: A Practical Playbook for Business Owners

By Zivko D. / 11 minutes of reading

DoneMaker sat down with Gershon Morgulis, Founder and Chief Business Philosopher at Imperial Advisory CFOs, to unpack what a CFO really does and how you should think about Client adquisition and CFO roles in your company. If you want clarity on when to hire a CFO, how to set your business up for growth or exit, and what pitfalls to avoid, this listicle gives you the blunt, practical advice you need, no fluff, just direction.

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8 Ways Prompt engineering Becomes Your New Superpower

By Zivko D. / 9 minutes of reading

If you’ve been curious about how to stop guessing and start getting reliable results from AI, this article is for you. In a recent conversation with Dawn Jordan Jones, CEO of 29Eleven Media and a 35-year marketing veteran, we walked through practical, down-to-earth strategies for using Prompt engineering to change how you run your business. I’ll share her experience, examples, and step-by-step advice so you can train your AI like an employee and unlock serious time savings.

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Raise Your Company’s Valuations in 3 Years

By Zivko D. / 11 minutes of reading

Table of Contents You want higher valuations. You want an exit that actually pays what you deserve. I’ve raised valuations and sold 17 companies, and

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Why MOST Innovations FAIL: and How You Can Make Innovations Stick

By Zivko D. / 9 minutes of reading

In my conversation on the DoneMaker Podcast with DoneMaker’s host, we dug into the messy truth behind Innovations: why most of them fail, what the real failure modes are, and what you can do differently starting today. You’ll get practical tactics, emotional-first strategies, and examples that range from stand-up comedy to Fortune 500 labs — because innovations are as human as they are technical.

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7 Steps That Fix Why Your PR Strategy Isn’t Getting Results

Brand Building That Converts: Lessons from an NFL Athlete Turned CEO

10 Practical Ways Virtual Assistants Can Save You 20+ Hours a Week (and How to Hire the Right US & Canadian Team)

7 Reasons Business Owners Are Switching to Podcasts for Real Results: Business and Podcast Strategies That Work

Why Good Design Needs Psychology

7 Email Marketing Fixes That Generated $130K in 30 Days: How You Can Fix Broken Email Marketing and Double in 90 Days

9 Essential Rules for Client adquisition and CFO: A Practical Playbook for Business Owners

8 Ways Prompt engineering Becomes Your New Superpower

Raise Your Company’s Valuations in 3 Years

Why MOST Innovations FAIL: and How You Can Make Innovations Stick

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