Patience in Advertising

Patience in Advertising

Patience in Advertising One of the Hardest Parts of Working With Small Businesses One of the most interesting aspects of working in advertising—particularly with small businesses—is understanding how much education is actually involved in the relationship. Contrary to...
Bahlr Is Too Expensive

Bahlr Is Too Expensive

Bahlr Is Too Expensive A Phrase I’ve Heard for Years and What I have to say about it. Over the last 12 years of operating Bahlr as an official agency—and truthfully, over 20 years of being involved in advertising, creative work, branding, and communication in...
Talent Isn’t Enough

Talent Isn’t Enough

Talent Isn’t Enough Why Skill Alone Will Never Make You Valuable The Lie Talented Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves There’s a moment that happens to almost every entrepreneur at some point in their journey. You realize you’re good. Maybe even really good. People tell you,...
The Oven vs. The Microwave.

The Oven vs. The Microwave.

The Oven vs. The Microwave. Why Real Advertising Takes Time The Burrito Is Your Business Your business is not simple. It’s layered, built with intention, and made up of multiple ingredients working together—your brand, your service, your reputation, your people, your...
The Work Is the Work. The Relationship Is Everything.

The Work Is the Work. The Relationship Is Everything.

The Work Is the Work. The Relationship Is Everything. You’re Not Buying a Thing There’s a fundamental misunderstanding about advertising that I see all the time, especially from business owners who are stepping into it for the first time. They believe they’re buying...