The journalist in me wants your truth. And the PR guy in me wants your confidence. And, if you decide to unleash f-bombs or you say something inaccurate out of emotion, I would rather clean it up than ask you to lie.
Fun fact about me: I really like makeup. I’m not saying I paint my face up like Mimi from the Drew Carey show, but I enjoy testing out new makeup, doing friends’ makeup for special events and watching tutorials online. When I want to try a new product, the first thing I do is go…
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So many entrepreneurs and marketers feel like their ideas and their business don’t get any respect. From the media to employees and even spouses (respectively), they face constant negativity, and, even worse, boredom. But those same entrepreneurs also have difficulty crafting their story in a way that would demand any respect. The path to greater…
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For the second year in a row, Kolbeco is leading the efforts for the annual Honduran Street Party Run, a 5k, 10k and 1 mile fun run to benefit Timmy’s Mountain: Just Because We Care. The event will be held on Saturday, March 28th, with the start and finish line at Streets of St. Charles.…
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At Kolbeco, we have a tradition of supporting fitness organizations in our community like the Saint Louis Triathlon Club. Not only did we design their new website (which we absolutely love!), but we are also a sponsor of this awesome group of people. Scott Kolbe was recently interviewed by the TriClub in a get-to-know-you Q&A. Learn…
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Every child is an artist, singer, painter or dancer. Before they reach 8 years old, many describe their top passions with some form of creative expression. Of course these are not delusions of grandeur. These people, though they may be young, are generally packed with an unashamed passion for art and creativity. Oddly, when these…
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Before I begin, a disclaimer: 1. Chris Reimer is a friend of mine, and if that did influence this review, it was only in that I can be more straightforward. 2. I have not a great deal of affection for business parable books – prone to whimsical characters and poor dialog. I usually find them…
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At KolbeCo, we are big fans of movies. It’s embarrassing how many times we quote our favorite movies during meetings. However, we can be tough critics as well. Indeed, some of America’s most beloved classics aren’t our favorite movies. This year, we decided to take a Festivus approach to these movies and air our grievances against Hollywood.
Make 2015 the year your marketing goes beast mode and attend the 54th Annual AMA Conference at the St. Louis Zoo on February 20. Our own Jeremy Nulik will be acting as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
About 10 years ago in a remote basement not too far away, a group of developers were committed to creating the most intuitive way to build websites and blogs they could imagine. Fast forward to today, and that basement creation is now WordPress, one of the leading content management systems (CMS) on the Internet. At…
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