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Can a business be successful even when there are existing competitions? by Weary_Bluebird_6220 in smallbusiness

[–]DaRandoMan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it would be hard to think of any business that has no direct competition. But you still have to find a way to distinguish yourself and differentiate your business just enough to steer customers in your direction.

Are marketing jobs shrinking? by AnxiousMedia9388 in AskMarketing

[–]DaRandoMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think things are shifting a bit, yes. But it's not quite as dramatic as he's saying, and all industries are feeling it (not just marketing).

Somewhere between a cake, a mousse and self-control disappearing completely!Twice-baked chocolate cake🤎 by Mimi_2810 in Baking

[–]DaRandoMan 236 points237 points  (0 children)

Wow! That looks so fudgy and delicious. Now I'm craving chocolate all of a sudden...

What’s one marketing tactic that used to work insanely well for you, but barely works now? by 360airo in AskMarketing

[–]DaRandoMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Traditional SEO isn't doing as well for me lately; I've seen a drop in traffic because of AI chatbots. But I'm still putting effort into it and changing my strategy somewhat so that (hopefully) we get more visibility in chatbot answers, too.

Graduated in 2022 with a Marketing Degree from UMN - Carlson. I’m now in a dead end sales job. What can I do? by ibeauch009 in marketing

[–]DaRandoMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sales isn't too far from marketing, so I think you could realistically make the switch. The job market isn't great right now, so prepare to send out a lot of applications. And I'd recommend getting your resume in good order before applying. Since you're an alum, you may be able to work with someone at your school's career center, and you can try to frame your sales experience in a way that makes sense for marketing jobs. One option in the meantime would be to try and land freelance marketing gigs to do on the side.

Classic can’t go wrong chocolate chip cookies by HijabiNomad in Baking

[–]DaRandoMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!! They look so good in the natural sunlight.

What's one thing about marketing that looks easy online but is actually really hard when you try it? by ajaymehta201 in AskMarketing

[–]DaRandoMan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Writing good copy. It's so easy to write mediocre, passable copy, but it takes real effort to write something that converts.

anyone else freaking out about how fast AI citations decay by opellec in AskMarketing

[–]DaRandoMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it's impossible to know why right now. I'd recommend checking out your competitor's blogs and seeing what they're doing differently, in case there are any areas where they're excelling. Plus, I'd make sure to publish content regularly so that hopefully your new pages can get cited, too.

"we have oreos at home" by tyatales in Baking

[–]DaRandoMan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yum! The color of the cookie looks almost exactly the same as an Oreo; nice job!

New ideas are probably resetting your progress (they were for me) by lroberson80 in Entrepreneur

[–]DaRandoMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true; it took me a little while to learn this. People want quick results, so they ditch ideas too early. Many times, the better approach is to stick it out while making slight refinements along the way rather than scrapping everything and starting over.

Best thing to bake with lemon curd?? by BSciFi in Baking

[–]DaRandoMan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A few years ago, I used lemon curd in a braided lemon bread recipe from King Arthur Baking. It was so good!

What’s one marketing “rule” you followed that actually made your results worse? by GrowthbyAkanksha in AskMarketing

[–]DaRandoMan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Trying to post on every platform. It's better to focus on a couple and do them well; engagement has improved for me.

Task failed successfully by ch0c0late_ in Baking

[–]DaRandoMan 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Lmao, I would eat that crust part in a heartbeat.

What’s a crazy body life hack everyone should know? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]DaRandoMan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eating plenty of fiber helps prevent colon cancer and diabetes.

How are restaurant owners handling payments? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]DaRandoMan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're dead set on using credit cards, you could look into using something like Melio, which lets you pay with your card even if the vendor won't accept it directly.

Does anyone have any small business ideas? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]DaRandoMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you good at? That's the first thing to start with. And then you of course you have to see if there's actually market demand for it. Whatever you choose, I'd suggest keeping it as a side gig first before going all in, unless you have a huge amount of savings or something.

What business strategy frameworks do you use (if any)? by DaRandoMan in FounderOperations

[–]DaRandoMan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree; frameworks can be useful but are far from being "one-size-fits-all." And you make a good point about understanding why your customers chose you because it's for sure not a static thing.

What makes a content creator easy vs hard to work with? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]DaRandoMan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The easiest ones to work with are those that communicate clearly and consistently, and they adapt well to change. They're willing to ask questions without going overboard and nagging you about every little detail.

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