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Being Everything to Everyone Made Us the Obvious Choice for Nobody

What XL PR is narrowing down on: I’ve always believed that entrepreneurs were born to make a difference AND build something wildly successful. I always hoped I didn’t have to
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From Crisis Mode to Reputation Gold: How to Turn a Crisis into an Opportunity

Here’s what I know after working with mission-driven organizations: crises are inevitable. But reputation destruction is optional. The problem is most people don’t know how to prepare for a PR
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We Knew Nothing About GEO Press Releases. Here’s What We Learned.

Here’s a confession: In November 2025, we had no idea what we were doing. Here’s what happened: Novorésumé came to us in June 2025 with a problem we’d all been
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How to Sell Something that Doesn’t Exist Yet

There’s a pattern I see with experiential brands that I want to talk about. They’ve got a brand new seasonal experience and they freeze. Why? Because they don’t have photos
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The Founder’s Role in PR: Why You Are the Strategy (Not Just the Spokesperson)

You Can’t Outsource Your Voice Many founders think they can just hire a PR agency, hand over a check, and magically become an industry icon overnight. But here is the
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Why Most Founders Aren’t Ready for PR (And How to Know If You Are)

“PR didn’t fail. You just weren’t ready.” I hear this all the time, especially when discussing PR for startups. Founders come to me frustrated because their last agency didn’t get
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From Personal Struggle to Front-Page News: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your Own Pitch

Everyone has a story, but not everyone knows how to package it for the media. Whether you are a business owner, a community leader, or an entrepreneur, the difference between
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Love, Business, and the Myth of Balance: Real Talk for Entrepreneur Couples

Since February is the “month of love,” I thought I would share some relationship tips. I say “tips” and not “advice” because—full disclosure—I am not a therapist. In fact, sometimes
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The Anti-Autopilot Manifesto: Why My Business Grew When I Finally Left Town

Recently, I was gone for two weeks straight—the first week in Guatemala on a women’s trip and the second week in Mexico for a family vacation. And you know what
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How to Turn Your Valentine’s Day Pitch into a NYT-Worthy Story

Valentine’s Day is one of the noisiest times of the year for the media. Every florist, chocolatier, and jewelry brand is clamoring for attention. So how do you cut through
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