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7 cost-effective alternatives to that popular online program
It's that time of year again. Soon you're going to see all sorts of affiliate ads floating around for a certain…
February 17, 2015
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Don’t be Scrooge McDuck when it comes to investing in your business
For a long while, I was adamantly opposed to anything that cost WTF Marketing money. Seriously. I was all Scrooge…
August 26, 2014
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A Dollar is a Lightsaber: Marketing from Scratch
WTF Marketing just turned 5. At the start, I was broke, tired, and having the time of my life. When…
July 29, 2014
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Interchangeable vs Irreplaceable
I have a quirk that pisses a lot of people off: I hate the phone. Unless you're my wife, you may not get…
June 19, 2014
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When Someone Steals Your Work (updated 6/4/14)
A friend recently discovered one of my comics (Are You Burnt Out?) posted over on Cheezburger with my logo removed…
April 4, 2014
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Can You Hear Me Now? How to make sure you and your customers are speaking the same language (you probably aren’t)
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October 30, 2013
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Want Referrals? Get People To Hate You First.
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August 27, 2013
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How Not To Hire A Marketing Guy
[lightbox link="https://wtfmarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/still-not-a-mind-reader.png" thumb="https://wtfmarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/still-not-a-mind-reader-1024x768.png" width="600" align="center" title="Nope, Still Not A Mind Reader" frame="true" icon="image"] I wanted to share with you a…
July 11, 2013
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There’s No Such Thing As Free: Pay People What They’re Worth
Freelancers, Small Business Owners: Don't Accept Less Than What You're Worth For Any Job. Small Business Owners: Pay People What…
April 2, 2013
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Why not try Increasing the Price by 50 Cents Instead?
There are plenty of alternatives to bankruptcy when faced with a strike by your Twinkie-baking workers. To wit: Increasing the…
November 16, 2012
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The Flip-side of Bartering
If you know me, you know how much I hate asking for favors. I think if you're doing work, you…
January 24, 2012
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Why Freelancers Get Jaded: A Tale of Two Non-Clients
Trust your instincts - they're finely-honed senses dedicated to protecting your ass from the tiger (or client) about to eat…
March 17, 2011
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