Renia (pronounced R-EE-n-a) Carsillo hates business silos and marketing hacks. So, she spends her days working with mid-size and small companies to integrate their business strategy with their impact strategy, design sustainable marketing frameworks, and find a growth cadence that works for their team and their lives. Renia believes founders are uniquely positioned to create a kinder, more equitable world. She is passionate about bringing C-level strategic support to the small and mid-size companies shaping their communities every day. Renia says, "Sustainable marketing is built on a solid business strategy. A solid business strategy is built on values-driven habits. Values-driven habits are built on healed/healing leaders. We can’t do these things separately. They’re all interconnected. ”
How to Realign Your Strategy When You Need Security in an Unpredictable Market [Two on Tuesdays]
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Happy Tuesday, Reader! This week, we’re discussing what the The Alignment Trinity™ looks like for The Solo Act Brand Archetype. If you missed it, we’ve already discussed two other Brand Archetypes: The Fully-Booked Cover Band and The Indie Artist. (Not sure which Brand Archetype best describes you? Take our 5-minute quiz here.) The Solo Act archetype is unique because while she is looking for sustainability, she’s not looking to become a bigger business. If you're a Solo Act, you love having direct contact with clients and feel like repetitive operations keep you from focusing on what you love. You may hire part-timers or contractors for admin work, but you're not looking for sustainable growth—you're looking for sustainable space to live the lifestyle you want while doing what you love. The key point to remember during these uncertain economic times: You need a clear-eyed look at what it will take to keep your income stream going in a very different market than you're likely used to. (And, if you are feeling like that “clear-eyed look” needs to come from an objective and experienced third party, a Pulse Check Session can help you assess where you stand and what to prioritize.) With this in mind, here are two ways for the Solo Act to realign your strategy this summer. Alignment Trinity Tool #1: Create or Strengthen Your Recurring Revenue Services/Product Systems For the Solo Act archetype, predictable and committed revenue is key, whether through automatic memberships, contractual retainers, or subscriptions. I've shared how I turned my one-person consulting practice into a full-fledged business by moving from a project-based model to a retainer one. Even if your primary service isn't recurring (like a jewelry designer or an electrician), there is likely a secondary opportunity here, such as offering a DIY jewelry-making class or an annual maintenance plan. Double down here. The eventual goal is that at least 30% of your revenue comes from reoccurring sales. Alignment Trinity Tool #2: Get Serious About Your Email List & On-Site Content I’ve talked about this for years, and now I’m doubling down because this transition to zero-click marketing and the use of LLM in search means the market is volatile as hell: Email is the most stable form of digital marketing. And, the value of very high-quality on-site content is increasing every day. I can't emphasize this enough: Overinvesting in big social media platforms is one of the riskiest things I see Solo Act-style businesses do. Focus on what you own—your website, your content, and your email list. The Solo Act's path to freedom isn't about growing bigger—it's about building smarter revenue streams and communication channels that work even when market conditions shift. Summer realignment ensures your lifestyle business can weather any storm. Until next time, Renia C. P.S. - Ready to evaluate your preparedness for a fluctuating market? Book a Pulse Check Session with me this summer and get $50 off. We'll assess your marketing framework and determine the critical next step to solidify your sustainability strategy. If you're looking for direction, this is the best place to start. |
Renia Carsillo
Renia (pronounced R-EE-n-a) Carsillo hates business silos and marketing hacks. So, she spends her days working with mid-size and small companies to integrate their business strategy with their impact strategy, design sustainable marketing frameworks, and find a growth cadence that works for their team and their lives. Renia believes founders are uniquely positioned to create a kinder, more equitable world. She is passionate about bringing C-level strategic support to the small and mid-size companies shaping their communities every day. Renia says, "Sustainable marketing is built on a solid business strategy. A solid business strategy is built on values-driven habits. Values-driven habits are built on healed/healing leaders. We can’t do these things separately. They’re all interconnected. ”
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Why Follow-Through is Still Human Work: Places AI Can't Help Your Business, Part 4 [Two on Tuesdays]
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