Flourish Marketing

09/01/2026

Before we rush into September, take a minute to look back at August.

What worked?
What felt harder than it should have?
What actually moved your business forward?

You don’t need a whole new plan for September. Pick ONE thing you want to keep doing, improve, or finally make happen, and make that your focus.

Small, intentional progress still counts. 🌱

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library in her own Tennessee community with a simple idea: put books in the hands of children and give their dreams a place to grow. Today, that little seed reaches families around the world.

That’s the power of starting local.

The relationships we build, the people we encourage, the introductions we make, and the businesses we support may feel small in the moment, but we rarely know how far their impact will travel.

As Dolly said, “The seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world.” Let's honor her memory by doing the same in our own community: planting seeds, building relationships, and helping good things grow.

What seed can you plant in your community today?

08/26/2026

Its Launch Day! Great start to our SE Portland group this morning.

08/25/2026

What's in your starter kit? 🙂

Small business owner starter pack:

☕ Coffee
📱 A hundred tabs open
📋 A never-ending to do list
🧾 A pile of receipts you promise to organize later

08/25/2026

🚨 WE NEED A TUESDAY TEAM MEMBER! ☕️

Awakening Coffee & Taphouse is looking for someone to join our team Tuesdays from 7:00 AM–1:00 PM.

And we’re willing to be flexible with the start time! If you need to get kids to school first, please still reach out. We may be able to make the hours work for the right person. ❤️

☕ Tuesday shift: 7 AM–1 PM
📍 Awakening Coffee & Taphouse
2144 SE Oak Grove Blvd
Oak Grove, OR 97267

Requirements:
• Must be 21+
• OLCC permit
• Oregon Food Handler Card
• If you don’t have them yet, you must be able to obtain both before your start date
• Dependable, friendly, and ready to jump in and be part of our team!

Barista experience is a BIG plus!

This could be a great fit for a parent looking for daytime hours, someone wanting an extra weekly shift, or someone who just wants to work with a pretty great little coffee shop crew. ☕️❤️

Interested? Send Ann a text 541-990-3834

And please SHARE this post — we really need to find our Tuesday person! 🙏

08/22/2026

You had a great networking conversation.

You exchanged contact information.

You fully intended to follow up.

And then the business card quietly disappeared into the bottom of your bag with three receipts and a mint. 😅

Our newest blog looks at what good follow-up actually involves; and why the right next step depends on the conversation you had.

What are your best follow-up hacks?

08/18/2026

If you say everything, people will remember nothing.

One of the most common mistakes we hear in networking is people who try to pack their entire list of services into a quick introduction.

Yes, people might hear that you do multiple things, but they won't remember what to listen for.

Instead of giving every detail, give them one clear thing they can remember and act on: a person to meet, a referral to watch for, or a need you have right now.

Cear is more helpful than complete. And you can focus on something else next week!

What's one specific need you could share this week?

08/18/2026

Funny posts don't sell anything, so why post them?

If every post is a sales pitch, people stop paying attention, or even worse, stop following you altogether.

Humorous and entertaining content helps people enjoy following you. It shows your personality, builds real connections, and keeps your business memorable, even when someone isn't ready to buy.

When they do need what you offer, you will be top of mind!

Good marketing supports sales, but it doesn't need to be selling all the time.

08/14/2026

What makes someone memorable?

It’s usually not the person with the most polished elevator pitch or the biggest stack of business cards.

It’s the person who listens. Asks thoughtful questions. Remembers what you said. Makes a helpful introduction. Follows up when they promised they would.

People may forget the details of your business, but they remember how you made them feel. That’s how real networking relationships begin.

08/12/2026

Using big words and jargon does NOT make you sound smart.

Somewhere along the way, "professional" started meaning formal, polished, and not really human. When I was in Journalism school, we learned to use the shortest, simplest language possible to make our point. That should apply in your business too!

Your marketing doesn't need to sound impressive. It needs to sound like YOU. Use the simplest words to get your point across.

If you'd never say it out loud or in conversation, rewrite it.