Small Biz — M10 Blog

Reviving a Brand: Insights from Acquiring and Relaunching Detroit Jerky!

Doug, his wife Ally and his son Tony recently acquired a company - Detroit Jerky! It’s the best vegan jerky in the game and it’s been one heck of a ride - Doug tells the story here on the M10 Blog!

What Do You Do If Your GREAT Content Isn't Getting Any Reach?

Doug’s latest take on getting reach on social media - especially if you just KNOW your content is great but isn’t getting the results you want… because yes - this could actually kinda be possible.

A Tip So Simple For Small Businesses It Seems Silly To Dedicate A Whole Blog Post To It

Sometimes the simplest things still need to be spelled out and revisited - Doug goes old school as the old becomes NEW again…

Let's Talk Livestreaming! The Graveyard, The Current Landscape & My Favorite New App!

YASSSSS Let’s talk LIVESTREAMING!!! One of Doug’s favorite obsessions for fun and for business! It’s been a wild ride the last 7 years since Periscope appeared on the scene - let’s discuss!

5 Bullpoop-Free Reasons You Should Be Email Marketing

Doug is a fan of email marketing and caught some inspiration to write this from a recent article on anthonygaenzle.com. Doug adds his own spin to the discussion with 5 BULLPOOP-free reasons you should dooooo it! Hehe…

5 Reasons Brands CANNOT Approach Social Media Like TV or Radio

Doug breaks it DOWN on this one. Let’s go in depth about the difference between traditional media marketing and social media - it will all make sense after you read this….

This Might Seem Obvious, But Don't Forget To Support Your Supporters

Sometimes common sense ain’t so common, or sometimes you might just overlook the basics. This might seem obvious but Doug says you have to support your supporters - read on to see specifically what he’s talking about…

The Tale Of My Awful Corporate Odyssey and the Redemption That Came 13 Years Later

Doug Cohen of M10 Social introduces a new client BH IoT Solutions and tells the backstory that takes him wayyyy back to the beginnings of his corporate career and the link this new beginning has to the end of that “awful odyssey”! It’s a crazy story with a happy ending!

How To Keep Imposter Syndrome From Getting In Your Way

Do you know what imposter syndrome is? Do you ever get it even just a little? Doug Cohen dives into it with a couple of examples illustrating how to keep it from getting in your way!

Why Do I Need Social Media For My Business?

A simple question with a pretty simple answer, Doug Cohen discusses why you need social media as a small business in general, and especially in these uncertain times!

It's Easy To Get Pissed Off When Your Business Is Attacked Online - This Is Why You Hire Someone

It’s rough out there and people are stressed - especially on Social Media. As a business owner you can’t get sidetracked by trolls who are unloading online. Doug Cohen goes into a couple of examples of why it’s important to have someone with expertise and a view slightly more objective than yours to help you and your brand.

Small Biz Has Truly Learned From This Pandemic: Buy or Sell?

Doug discusses how the pandemic has posed some unique challenges for small businesses and the lessons that were served up in the process!