

Buying Back Your Time: How Outsourced Marketing Can Fuel Real Business Growth
Let’s be real: You didn’t start your business to become a full-time content creator, hashtag researcher, or email funnel strategist. You started it to solve a problem. To build something meaningful. To create flexibility, freedom, and maybe even a little joy along the way. But somewhere between managing your team, chasing invoices, and trying to remember your Instagram login, marketing became one more thing on your already overflowing to-do list. It might be time to buy back your time—and that starts with outsourcing your marketing to people who live and breathe this stuff. Read the blog to learn how handing over the reins (strategically) can move your business forward faster.

It’s a Two-Way Conversation: Why Engaging on Social Media is Important for Growth
Time is limited, and as a business owner wearing all of the hats means sometimes sacrificing time and energy to tasks that would normally not be under your job description. It’s difficult to juggle everything when all of the hats feel like they’re top priority. Because of this, engagement on social media as a brand is often forgotten and dismissed. Read to learn about why engaging on social media is just as important as posting content!

The Power of Warm Marketing with Billy Sammons | Tips for Building Authentic Business Relationships
In this exciting conversation, Kelly Sundsvold from Gold Bear Media chats with Billy Sammons of Live Local Maryland about the power of warm marketing and building authentic connections. Billy, a passionate warm marketing coach, shares his journey from teaching to real estate, and how he embraced warm marketing strategies to grow his business while helping local communities. From tips on video commercials, event planning, and podcasting, to actionable follow-up strategies, Billy dives deep into ways to engage with clients in a way that fosters real relationships, not just sales. If you’re looking for actionable advice on marketing strategies, relationship-building, and supporting local businesses, this video is packed with valuable insights!

GoldBear Media: Best Social Media Marketing Agency of 2025
GoldBear Media is honored to be recognized as the Best Social Media Marketing Agency of 2025. This prestigious award highlights our exceptional ability to create custom, data-driven social media strategies that drive engagement, build brand loyalty, and deliver measurable success for our clients.

10 Best LinkedIn ChatGPT Prompts to Grow and Stand Out
Struggling with LinkedIn engagement? Use these 10 LinkedIn ChatGPT prompts to stand out, grow your audience, and eliminate content overwhelm. Ideal for small businesses and service providers.

7 Steps to Positioning Your Business for Growth, Even in Economic Uncertainty
In times of economic uncertainty, it can be difficult for businesses to know what to do or how to move forward, and one wrong move feels like it could spell bankruptcy. Understanding the steps to position a business for growth even when the outcome is uncertain is absolutely critical for the success of a company. Continue reading to understand the 7 steps for business growth when economic circumstances ensure it isn’t guaranteed.

Conversations: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business Marketing
We're diving in deep into the fascinating world of AI! Join Dr. Samuel Helms from Beacon Learning AI as he chats with Kelly Sundsvold about the ethical implications, the role of AI in marketing, and the exciting ways it’s reshaping industries. From AI’s impact on education and small businesses to how it can both enhance and challenge creativity, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Sometimes AI is NOT the Solution: Breaking Down Moments When AI Might Not be Your BEST Resource
In today’s tech-heavy environment, automated solutions are popular for their accessibility and time-saving benefits. However, overreliance on AI can be really apparent, especially when readers see text that feels like it was generated by software or view artwork that lacks a human touch. It’s important to balance AI use to enhance output while still keeping the work authentic and high-quality. So, when is it better to use your own imagination and skills instead of software?

Top Social Media Marketing Trends for 2025 You Need to Know
Social media is evolving rapidly, and 2025 is set to bring new trends that will reshape the digital marketing Scope. Staying ahead of these trends is crucial for businesses aiming to maximize engagement and conversions. Here’s a look at the most important social media marketing trends for 2025 and how you can enhance them.