Thrive and Drive Podcast

Hey, it’s Ruth Kush. If you’ve been following my work — in AI strategy, digital campaigns, marketing training, or retention systems — today, I’m pulling back the curtain a bit. I want to share what really drives me. Because behind the wins, workflows, and tools… is intention. This episode is about why I do what I do — and why I’ve stayed in the game. Clients feel it when you’re present, thoughtful...

Hey, I’m Ruth Kush — AI Product Manager, Marketing Strategist, and someone who’s spent the last few years working at the intersection of automation and storytelling. Today’s episode is about a shift I’m seeing everywhere: The future of marketing isn’t just AI. It’s Human + AI. And brands that get this balance right will win. That’s where I’m playing. That’s where I invite you to play too. 📩 Want...

In this episode of "Connecting with Your Audience," we delved into real-life strategies for non-profits to build stronger connections with their supporters. We explored three impactful case studies backed by data-driven approaches, providing valuable insights for Marketing and Sales Professionals, Communication Experts, Digital Marketers, and Non-Profit Organizations. First, we examined...

In this episode, Marketing and Sales Professionals, communication experts, digital marketers, and non-profit organizations are invited to explore the transformative power of audience connection in the non-profit sector. Led by me, Ruth Kush, a seasoned Marketing Strategist with over 8 years of expertise, this episode delves into actionable strategies to enhance communication and drive impact. Pain...

Communication is the heartbeat of every successful non-profit, and by implementing the strategies discussed in this episode, you can elevate your organization's impact. Remember, your voice has the power to inspire change! In this episode of "Thrive and Drive," we delve into the dynamic world of effective communication strategies for non-profit organizations. Whether you're a sta...

In this inaugural episode of "Thrive & Drive Series," join host Ruth Kush on an exhilarating journey into the dynamic world of strategic marketing, digital expertise, and effective communication. Through her 8+ years of experience as a Dynamic Marketing Strategist, Ruth unveils the secrets to business brilliance, offering a sneak peek into what listeners can expect from the upcoming...

Everyone needs support no matter who you are and how much wealth or success you may have. It’s time to build that support before you need it with these 12 tips. 1. Find a place in your life that uplifts you or brings you peace of mind. 2. Spend time with your family and loved ones. 3. Make a point once a day to tell the people you live with and love how much they mean to you. 4. Be aware of how yo...

The Secret Sauce For Entrepreneurs - Pick the best strategy you can, then drive it home with lightening speed. So here is your 4-step process 1. Pick your strategy 2. Unpack your brain 3. Create an execution-able blueprint 4. Do the implementation To learn more about SMBL Consulting, please connect with us on our social channels Facebook: @smblconsulting Twitter : @smblconsulting Instagram: @ smbl...

What you will find here is a condensed version of what was shared, distilled into marketing solutions you can start applying immediately. Since you’re paid in life for thinking differently, my hope for you is the insights that follow will reward you richly not just in monetary terms, but also in thinking differently as well. If you missed the first par, make sure you listen to it before this _____...

17 IMMEDIATE MARKETING SOLUTIONS - Part 1 What you will find here is a condensed version of what was shared, distilled into marketing solutions you can start applying immediately. Since you’re paid in life for thinking differently, my hope for you is the insights that follow will reward you richly not just in monetary terms, but also in thinking differently as well. _________________________ - [ ]...

Want to build and grow your business in today's competitive market? Then you’ve gotta earn a reputation of trust and value. Content marketing can do exactly that. Video, audio, blog, infographics, you name it! But how? Just follow the steps below. Watch the full video on YouTube here>>> https://bit.ly/how-to-launch-content-marketing. Click here to schedule your FREE Consultation Call 👉🏽 http://b...

Your marketing system must be reliable, predictable, consistent to affordable and efficiently provide abundant quantities of quality prospects, customers and clients. Our podcast, Marketing Tactics For Entrepreneurs, is now available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7es6IIzGrNrfnx61HM6Hsv Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-tactics-for-entrepreneurs/id152575173...

Let's be honest, we can't fully abandon Facebook. But we need to be willing to pay to ensure our message gets in front of prospects and customers. FB ads are still one of the best ways to market. While the costs are rising, your goal should be to determine better ways to test and refine your ads so you don't blow your budget. If you would like to enquire about setting up a session, then simply ema...

When it comes to marketing, there are four things that you need to focus on, four levels if you will. The four levels of marketing are: * Strategy * Tactics * Initiatives * Action steps When you hop on a webinar, when you ask your mastermind group for help, even when you start searching the web for answers and tools to grow your business, the number one source of overwhelm is when you’ve heard a w...

The concept of personal branding has evolved at a rapid pace in recent years. It’s not just consultants, coaches, and bloggers looking to build credibility anymore. Influencers, executives, and even new high-school leavers looking for their first job are joining the party, too. Your personal brand is more important than ever, and everyone needs to be deliberately thinking about how they are percei...

Your marketing message is 2 fold:  What they read about what you do in your written marketing materials online or offline and what you say to others about yourself when you speak whether networking or speaking. Whether reading your marketing materials or hearing what you’re saying, you want your viewer to be ready, willing, and able to take the next step as a client….and that means working with yo...

Creating a core value message to improve your marketing Up your game with core value messages Having a powerful message can supercharge your business’ marketing and really bring you to the next level. The question is though, how do you craft a message that really stands out in your market?    What I do is work with clients to create these types of messages which I have been calling “Core Value Mes...

7 things that entrepreneurs, business owners, and independent professionals must do every single day: 1. Revisit your goals, milestones, and metrics for the day, week, month, and quarter (financial, marketing, sales, operations)... 2. Put new prospects on your radar via strategic outreach... 3. Thank your team - whether in-house, outsourced, full-time, or virtual... 4. Offer value - in terms of co...

Everybody has an email address Think about how much you use your email on any given day. We use email addresses in every facet of our daily lives, everyone has one. It makes sense then that everyone that has interacted with you and your business would also have an email address or two. Your action steps 1. Export your contacts from your personal and business emails onto a .csv file or excel spread...

Want to know the three most important words for any growing business? They are: 👉🏽Trust 👉🏽Relationships 👉🏽Efficiency This is a topic that’s relevant to any business that needs more appointments on the calendar and leads in the pipeline. There are lots of things in marketing our business online that can get us stuck… So what has you stuck? Tell me here 👉🏽👉🏽 http://bit.ly/Pre-Consultation...