Thrive Marketing SWVA

09/01/2025

Momentum Monday- just start. No excuses. No procrastination.

You get better as you begin.

08/30/2025

Dreaming of the big leagues? 🚀 Now’s your chance to train with a pro! Former Twins pitcher Pedro Garcia has joined the coaching team at Maximum Velocity! 💪 Reach out today to book your session!

08/29/2025

✨In Bloom✨ this week is Hunter
Collins Creative!

This feature is a special one! Hunter is an old friend
who captured my wedding in 2020 with his cinematic
genius! My wedding video makes me cry to this day!
HIGHLY recommend to anyone who wants their
fairytale captured to cherish forever!

👤 Owner:Hunter Collins
📍 Location/Service Area: VA/NC – based in Salem, VA
📱 Phone: 276-239-1225

The Spark Behind the Business:

Hunter has always been drawn to the art of
storytelling, and what better canvas than a wedding
day, where joy fills every corner and every frame
carries meaning? Blending his love for creating with
the beauty of people’s happiest moments, he found his
path behind the camera.

What Makes Hunter Collins Creative Unique:

Hunter doesn’t just show up to film; he dives deep into
your story. By asking about the look, feel, and style
you dream of, he ensures every video is as unique as
the couple it celebrates. His work isn’t just about
documenting a wedding, it’s about capturing a story
that feels personal, intentional, and unforgettable.

Proud Business Moments:

For Hunter, the magic happens not only behind the
lens but after the final cut. Seeing couples share their
videos and watching family and friends flood the
comments with love is his proudest reward.

Behind the Scenes- What People Don’t See:

Editing is its own labor of love. While filming the
wedding day may be just hours, creating a full-length
wedding video often takes 8–20+ hours of detailed
editing. Every second you see on screen has been
carefully shaped to tell a lasting story.

Words of Wisdom for Dreamers:

Hunter’s advice is simple but bold:
“GO FOR IT. No one gets famous overnight. Create so
much that it would be unreasonable for you not to
succeed.”

Connect with Hunter Collins Creative

Want your love story captured in a way that’s truly
yours? Reach out via text or message Hunter on social
to start the conversation!

08/25/2025

✨Consistency✨

Your brand isn’t built in one big moment—it’s built in the small, consistent ones.

Daniel Lubetzky grew KIND bar by showing up the same way, every single time.💡

Do you have a brand—and what’s it saying about you right now? Drop your brand down below 👇

If you don’t, or if it’s not saying what you want, let’s build it so it speaks for you! Reach out today for your custom branding strategy! 🌿

08/20/2025

🌿 Wisdom Wednesday 🌿
“Don’t measure your progress by the speed of others. Growth that lasts is growth that’s rooted.”

✨ Remember: A tree doesn’t sprout overnight. It grows quietly, steadily, beneath the soil before it ever blossoms. Your business (and your life) works the same way. Stay consistent, stay rooted, and trust your season will bloom.

👉 What’s one small root you’re planting this week?

08/18/2025

💡 Risk is the price of growth. Playing it safe keeps you stuck, but bold moves bring results.

If you’re ready to grow your business, stop waiting and let’s make it happen.

📩 Message us today to get started.

08/04/2025

🌿 Motivation Monday 🌿

What’s your motivation?

Not the polite, surface-level answer.
I mean the real, gritty why that keeps you going even when you’re running on fumes.

For me?
It’s my family.
My daughter’s giggle.
My husband’s belief in me.
The life I’m building . It’s not just for me, but with them in mind every step of the way.
That’s what lights the fire.

✨ Maybe it’s your kids.
✨ Maybe it’s freedom.
✨ Maybe it’s proving to yourself that you can.

Whatever it is—> name it. Write it on a post-it.
Let it fuel you this week.
🌸 Drop it in the comments and speak it into momentum.

You don’t need perfect conditions.
You just need a reason that matters. A reason that motivates!

💬 I shared mine—now your turn.
What’s your motivation, friend?
Drop it in the comments or tag someone who keeps you going.
Sometimes saying it out loud is the first step to showing up for it. 🌱
✨ And hey—you might just get featured in our story spotlight this week!

08/01/2025

This week✨In Bloom✨: Appalachian Teas and Botanicals
Owner: Lori Briscoe
📍 Online, On the Farm, & All Over
📞 276-207-8522
🔗 appalachianteasandbotanicals.com
📱

✨ “Plants. Place. Purpose.”
That’s the heartbeat of Appalachian Teas & Botanicals, where every herbal blend tells the story of the land it came from. For founder Lori Briscoe, this work isn’t just business, it’s a love letter to Appalachia, a region long shaped by extraction industries. But now? A new chapter is being written—one of connection, sustainability, and healing.

🌱 Lori’s passion lies in reconnecting people to the magic and medicine of place. Each tea and botanical good is “made of place,” thoughtfully crafted from locally sourced ingredients and wild harvests, then gently blended with global botanicals to create an experience that is both rooted and expansive.

🌟 Proudest Moments:
Lori has proudly represented the region at events like the Virginia Highlands Festival’s Table Talk and the Women of Impact gathering at Virginia Tech bringing Appalachian wellness into the spotlight with grace and grit.

🍵 How She Serves:
With every cup poured, Lori invites her customers to taste the land—to savor teas and herbs that surprise, delight, and deepen their understanding of what Appalachian wellness can truly mean.

💡 Herbal Wisdom for Dreamers:
“Focus and get clear about your mission.” Whether you’re knee-deep in lavender or knee-deep in daydreams, that clarity is your compass.

💚 Industry Truth Bomb:
Herbal tea isn’t just soothing, it’s impactful. It supports your body and supports your community. By choosing Appalachian Teas & Botanicals, you’re investing in small farmers, wild harvesters, and a thriving future for the region.

🌾 Local Love Shoutout:
Reeds Valley Farm—you’re part of the magic

📲 Connect & Support:
💻 appalachianteasandbotanicals.com
📸

07/30/2025

You started your business with purpose.
But purpose without presence? That’s a whisper in a noisy world.

📣 It’s time to speak up. Show up. Stand out.
Whether your audience is 5 or 500, someone is waiting for what only you can offer.

🌼 Tag a business owner who needs this reminder today.💜🌿

07/28/2025

🎯 Motivation Monday 🎯
Big Events = Big Energy = Big Potential.
This week, the Virginia Highlands Festival and a Major League Baseball game are bringing the people — and their wallets — to our backyard.

📍 Don’t just watch the crowds pass by — give them a reason to stop, snap, shop, and shout you out.

→ Prep your signage
→ Post your hours
→ Offer a pop-up promo
→ Share behind-the-scenes setups
→ Engage in event hashtags

This is your time to shine. Don’t miss it. 🌟
Local visibility starts with local momentum.

Ps. Go check out the Book Sale at Washington County Library in Abingdon. I just stocked up on Spanish learning books and kids books for my baby girl!🤭

07/26/2025

🚨 Heads up, Bristol! 👀
A Major League Baseball game ⚾️ is about to bring serious foot traffic to our town. This isn’t just a game—it’s a goldmine.

📍 Big event = big visibility = BIG 💸
Get creative, get seen, and get that bag.

📝 Need help making the most of it?
Grab our Local Event Prep Checklist to make sure your biz is ready to show up and stand out!

📩 Drop a ⚾️ in the comments or DM me “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send it your way!

MLB Baseball is coming to Bristol in one week!!!

Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee

07/25/2025

🌿 In Bloom Spotlight: Oasis Head Spa 🌿
✨ Where healing begins at the crown ✨

In the heart of Wytheville blooms something truly unique. A serene space where wellness takes center stage and your wellbeing is always the priority. Meet Jenna Williams, founder and owner of Oasis Head Spa, a stand-alone sanctuary like no other in the region.

💆‍♀️ Why She Started:
Rooted in a passion for prevention and inspired by her background in nursing, Jenna launched Oasis to bridge the gap between relaxation and relief — a place where head-to-toe healing starts at the scalp.

🌱 What Makes Oasis Shine:
Oasis Head Spa isn’t just rare, it’s one-of-a-kind in our area. With no other standalone head spas nearby, Jenna is leading the way in offering personalized care that soothes not just the body, but the spirit too.

💖 Proudest Moment:
Helping clients manage both acute and chronic pain isn’t just a perk — it’s her purpose. “We help people feel better every single appointment,” Jenna shares. And that’s what keeps her heart in the work.

🌸 How They Serve with Heart:
Each session begins with intentional care: a conversation, a custom-tailored treatment, and a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can truly let go. At Oasis, it’s not just a service, it’s a sacred space.

💡 What She Wishes More People Knew:
“The benefits of our treatments are incredible!” Jenna says. This isn’t just self-care — it’s total care, with long-lasting results that go deeper than the surface.

🌟 Her Advice to Dreamers:
“Do it. It’s hard work, but incredibly rewarding.” And coming from someone who turned passion into purpose, that’s advice worth soaking in.

🛍️ Spreading Local Love:
Jenna gives a shoutout to Sugarbirds Farms and Horner Acre Farms — two more amazing businesses helping our community thrive.

📲 Support & Connect with Oasis Head Spa:
Website & Facebook (Instagram coming soon!)
📍 Located in Wytheville
📞 276-200-8655