The Pulse Of Marketing

Welcome to Episode 48 of The Pulse of Marketing on Marketing Monday: “Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (It’s Not Your Marketing).” If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, coach, creator, or leader wondering why your business isn’t growing despite posting content, improving your marketing, trying new strategies, or working harder, this episode challenges you to examine something deeper: the...

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Pulse of Marketing on The Marketing Lab: “How to Stay Consistent in Business When You’re Unmotivated.” If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, creator, or leader struggling with consistency, motivation, procrastination, or staying disciplined when your energy is low, this episode is designed to help you build a business that can keep moving, even when you do...

Why Systems Beat Motivation for Entrepreneurs in 2026 is Episode 47 of The Pulse of Marketing on Marketing Monday with Coach LJ , and we tackle one of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs struggle with consistency: they keep relying on motivation for work that should be supported by systems. Motivation can help you get started, but motivation changes with your energy, emotions, circumstances, and wor...

Why You Keep Starting & Stopping: You Don’t Have a Motivation Problem | Episode 12 of The Pulse of Marketing challenges a common assumption entrepreneurs make about consistency: that they simply need more motivation. In this week’s Marketing Monday episode of The Marketing Lab, Coach LJ explains why motivation may help you start, but systems, structure, habits, and intentional execution help y...

How to Build Quietly and Launch Loudly Without Feeling Behind | Episode 46 of The Pulse of Marketing on Marketing Monday is for entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, authors, and small-business owners who feel pressure to move faster, launch sooner, and constantly prove they are making progress. Coach LJ explains why building quietly is not falling behind. It can be one of the smartest ways to strengt...

How to Create Content That Converts in 2026: Why Posting Is Not Marketing | Episode 11 of The Pulse of Marketing on The Marketing Lab challenges a common mistake entrepreneurs make online: assuming that posting consistently automatically means they are marketing effectively. Coach LJ explains how to move beyond random social media activity and create a content marketing strategy that builds value,...

How to Make Money on YouTube Without Ad Revenue in 2026 | Episode 45 of The Pulse of Marketing challenges entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, authors, and small-business owners to rethink what YouTube success actually means. Yes, subscribers, watch hours, views, and qualifying for the YouTube Partner Program matter. However, if your entire YouTube strategy depends on eventually earning ad revenue, y...

How to Sell Without Selling in 2026: Stop Pitching, Start Helping & Get More Customers | Episode 10 of The Pulse of Marketing on The Marketing Lab challenges one of the biggest misconceptions entrepreneurs have about sales: that selling requires pressure, persuasion, or constant pitching. In this episode, Coach LJ breaks down a customer-centered approach to sales built around listening, unders...

How to Make Your First $100 as a New Entrepreneur in 2026 (No Big Audience Needed) | Episode 9 is for aspiring entrepreneurs who are tired of waiting for thousands of followers, the perfect website, expensive advertising, or a huge launch before making their first sale. In this episode of The Pulse of Marketing on The Marketing Lab, Coach LJ breaks down a practical path to earning your first $100...

Welcome to The Pulse of Marketing with Coach LJ! In this week’s Marketing Monday episode, How to Build Self-Trust as an Entrepreneur (And Grow Your Business With Confidence) | Episode 44, we explore one of the most overlooked business growth strategies: self-trust. Before customers trust your brand, investors trust your vision, or employees trust your leadership, you must first learn to trust your...

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why is nobody buying my product or service?”, this episode is for you. In this week’s Marketing Monday episode of The Pulse of Marketing, we’re uncovering one of the biggest reasons businesses struggle to generate consistent sales: confused customers don’t buy. Why Nobody Is Buying From You in 2026 (The Brutal Truth Most Entrepreneurs Ignore) | Episode 8 is a pract...

How to Validate Your Business Idea Before You Waste Time and Money (2026) | Episode 7 is a practical business and marketing conversation for entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, consultants, and Quiet Builders who are tired of guessing, overthinking, and building ideas that never gain traction. In this episode of The Marketing Lab , Coach LJ breaks down why having a great idea alone is not enough, an...

In this Marketing Monday episode of The Pulse of Marketing , Coach LJ delivers a powerful message for entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, consultants, and Quiet Builders who feel behind because they keep comparing their beginning to someone else’s middle. You’re Not Behind: Stop Borrowing Timelines in 2026 | Episode 43 is a reminder that your growth is not late, your process is not wasted, and your...

You’re Not Behind; You’re Becoming: A Message for Entrepreneurs in 2026 | Episode 42 is a powerful Marketing Monday episode of The Pulse of Marketing for entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, consultants, small business owners, and Quiet Builders who feel they are falling behind because their progress doesn't look like everyone else’s highlight reel. In You’re Not Behind; You’re Becoming: A Messag...

How to Turn Your Idea Into an Offer (2026) is a practical episode of The Marketing Lab from The Pulse of Marketing, designed for entrepreneurs, creators, coaches, consultants, and Quiet Builders who have great ideas but struggle to package them into a clear, valuable, and sellable offer. In this episode, Coach LJ breaks down “How to Turn Your Idea Into an Offer (2026)” by teaching why you do not n...

Why Fast Business Growth Fails in 2026, and Slow Growth Wins | Episode 41 is a powerful Marketing Monday conversation for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creators, coaches, consultants, and Quiet Builders who feel pressured to grow fast, launch fast, monetize fast, post fast, and scale before their foundation is ready. In this episode of The Pulse of Marketing, Coach LJ breaks down why fast...

Have you ever wondered how to turn your life experiences into a book that genuinely impacts others? In this episode of The Pulse of Marketing, Coach LJ breaks down How to Turn Your Life Story Into a Book That Actually Helps People in 2026 by sharing practical strategies for aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, and leaders who want to use their stories to educate, inspire, and transf...

Why Loud Brands Fail in 2026 (Quiet Builders Win Long-Term) is the conversation more entrepreneurs need to hear right now. In Episode 40 of The Pulse of Marketing on Marketing Monday, Coach LJ breaks down why some of the loudest brands online are losing trust, burning out fast, and fading under pressure, while quiet builders, consistent creators, and purpose-driven businesses are quietly building...

Should the Browns Start Shedeur Sanders? Business Lessons from a $230M Mistake | Episode 39 is more than a football conversation. This episode breaks down one of the NFL’s biggest quarterback controversies through the lens of business leadership, marketing strategy, brand positioning, sunk cost psychology, timing, momentum, and organizational decision-making. In this special Marketing Monday episo...

In this powerful episode of The Marketing Lab from The Pulse of Marketing, Coach LJ breaks down why most aspiring entrepreneurs, creators, and future authors are stuck waiting for the “perfect moment” to start. The truth is this: You Don’t Need Money to Start: You Need This (Step-by-Step). Success is not built by waiting for perfect conditions; it is built through clarity, structure, consistency,...

Why Most Small Businesses Stay Broke in 2026 (And How to Fix It Fast) | Episode 38 is your wake-up call if you’re working hard but not seeing real financial progress. In this powerful Marketing Monday episode of The Pulse of Marketing, Coach LJ breaks down why many entrepreneurs stay busy yet remain broke, and how to shift from loud activity to smart, sustainable growth. Too many business owners f...

Why do entrepreneurs quit too early, and how do you stay consistent long enough for business success? In this episode of The Marketing Lab, Coach LJ breaks down the 30–60-day quit trap, titled "Why Most Entrepreneurs Quit Too Early (The 30-60 Day Trap)," the dangerous season when many entrepreneurs start strong, lose momentum, and walk away right before progress begins to multiply. If you’...

Why Most Businesses Fail at Pricing in 2026 (The Real Cost Explained) | Episode 37, in this powerful Marketing Monday episode of The Pulse of Marketing, we break down one of the most overlooked realities in entrepreneurship: pricing is not just about profit; it’s about survival. In Why Most Businesses Fail at Pricing in 2026 (The Real Cost Explained) | Episode 37, you will discover how underpricin...

In Stop Planning, Start Building (Watch Me Build My Business Live). You don’t need more information; you need execution. Welcome to The Marketing Lab, where we don’t just talk about ideas, we build them in real time. In this episode, you’re getting a behind-the-scenes look at how I’m building: ✔️ My book launch (Quit or Shut Up – July 2026) ✔️ A 90-Day Challenge accountability community ✔️ The Now...

In this week’s Marketing Monday episode of The Pulse of Marketing, we’re breaking down the truth behind entrepreneurship in Start Smart in 2026: The Business Reality No One Talks About | Episode 36. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of social media success stories, viral launches, or “overnight entrepreneur” narratives, this episode is your reset. Start Smart in 2026: The Business Reality No One Ta...