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What good selling actually looks like

Three real estate agents. Three completely different approaches. One sale, and more lessons about brand personality, trust and good selling than I expected. Here’s what happened, and what it means for your business.

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Are lead magnets still a thing?

Lead magnets have a bit of a reputation problem. We’ve all downloaded the “free guide” that promised the world and delivered… not much. In this blog, I break down what a lead magnet actually is, whether they’re still worth creating, how long they should be, and some modern ideas people might genuinely exchange their email address for.

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How to start a LinkedIn Newsletter

Starting a LinkedIn newsletter sounds simple, but there are a few moving parts that trip people up. From choosing a name and brainstorming topics to setting your publishing rhythm, here’s a practical step-by-step guide to getting your newsletter off the ground.

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How to fix boring email campaigns

If your email campaigns are starting to feel predictable, flat or formulaic, it’s probably not a creativity issue — it’s a strategy issue. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to fix boring email campaigns using data, segmentation, stronger subject lines and a smarter 80/20 planning approach.

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7 business lessons I learnt from my mum

When my mum turned 70, I started reflecting on the seven things she’s taught me over the decades. What surprised me most? The lessons that shape how I run my business didn’t come from degrees or strategy sessions. They came from watching resilience, loyalty, warmth and courage in action.

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How to start posting again after a break

Fallen off the posting bandwagon? You don’t need a comeback tour or a perfect content plan. Here’s how to start posting again with less pressure, more intention, and content that actually supports your business.

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Three questions to close out your year

Not all end-of-year business reflections belong in a spreadsheet. Instead of a data-driven wrap-up, I’m sharing three questions that helped me reflect on insight, impact, and how my work evolved this year.

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How I turn everyday moments into content people actually read

You don’t need a groundbreaking idea to create great content…just a knack for noticing the everyday moments hiding in plain sight. In this blog, I’ll show you how I turn mundane, ordinary life into posts people actually read. You’ll learn how to collect moments, tell better stories, and turn real life into meaningful marketing.

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Hi, I'm Clare

I’m a human-centred brand strategist helping small business owners market with ease and authenticity. 

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If you want to make decisions faster, speak authentically on demand, and create content in a jiffy that gives your audience the feels and positions you as the authority.

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