Ep # 3: Ideation – How to get the most out of your team and yourself
Hi and welcome to the second episode of A Big Digital Hug. A marketing podcast for the modern entrepreneur hosted by me, Karen Coons, CEO and Founder of Digital Hugs Marketing. We’re so excited that you’re here.
This podcast is for modern entrepreneurs and marketers who want to take their marketing and brand to that next level, for years, not just months to come. What we try to achieve here is a balance between theory, strategy, and execution. We want to help you succeed and we don’t just want to talk about it. If you’d like a free consultation with us, we’d like to hear from you. You can find our scheduling link here!
Now on with the show!
In this episode, we discuss the topic, Ideation, and practical solutions for practicing the art in your business.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- What ideation is
- Why it is important
- Techniques to get ideas started:
- Think big
- Hold regularly scheduled meetings and don’t miss them
- Come with an open mind
- Find a suitable environment
- Find inspiration
- Give everyone a turn to present and critic
- Document everything
- Think differently
- Challenge your team to get involved in every area of your business
- Tips for including ideation in your own timeline
- Make time for it in your schedule.
- Stimulate your creative energy
- Have a huge white board
- Carry a small notebook with you everywhere
The most important thing is to not limit yourself, your team, or your ideation. Great things will happen and you’ll get more out of your people.
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Post by Karen Coons
Karen is the founder and CEO of Digital Hugs Marketing. With 15 years of experience in marketing and media, Karen has seen it all when it comes to sketchy tactics and marketing fails. She helps her clients to avoid these mistakes for long term results. Karen fully embraces an authentic, inbound approach to driving leads and creating a community of faithful consumers.
