What’s The Story of Groundhog Day? The History Behind the Tradition!

Where Did Groundhog Day Come From? The History Behind the Tradition

Ryan Stone 

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Terry Minion

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Social Media That Actually Brings in Business

You’ve probably heard it before: “You need to be on social media.”

But what does that really mean for a business owner like you?

It’s not just about pretty pictures or clever captions. Social media should be working — not just existing.

Here’s what we mean:

• Your posts should reflect your voice, values, and goals
• You should be connecting with people who actually want what you offer
• You should be building trust — not just followers
• And yes, you should be seeing leads, sales, or bookings as a result

That’s where most businesses get stuck. They post sporadically, hope for the best, and eventually burn out when they don’t see engagement or results.

The Trend Setter Package changes that.

We create strategic, branded content that tells your story, builds community, and gently guides people toward your offer. We handle the scheduling, the design, the writing — and the analytics.

So instead of wondering what to post (or if it’s working), you can focus on showing up for your customers — while we make sure your digital presence is doing its job.

Because social media isn’t just noise. When done right, it’s a pipeline.

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:

Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or

Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

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What Happens When You Stop Doing It All Yourself

Let’s be honest — you didn’t start your business to become a digital marketing expert.

But these days, it can feel like that’s part of the job:
Posting regularly on social media.
Figuring out SEO.
Creating blog content, newsletters, reels, and ads...
And keeping up with trends that change faster than the weather.

Here’s the truth: Doing it all yourself isn't just exhausting — it can slow your business down.

When you're constantly trying to juggle marketing on top of everything else, you're likely to:

• Post inconsistently (or not at all)
• Burn out creatively
• Miss opportunities to connect with your ideal audience
• Waste time on strategies that don’t move the needle

That’s where the Trend Setter Package comes in.

We step in as your full-service internet marketing team — handling the heavy lifting so you can focus on what you do best. Our team manages your content, designs, website updates, social posts, and more — all with your brand’s goals and personality in mind.

You get your time back. You get consistency. And best of all, you get results.

Ryan Stone 

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e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion

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e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

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The art and science of failing well

Ryan Stone 

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Terry Minion

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Why “Done-for-You” Marketing Works

You’re already busy running your business. Keeping up with algorithms, content creation, and email campaigns? That’s a full-time job in itself.

That’s why our clients love the Trend Setter Package — we do 80% or more of the work for you.

From managing your website and social media to creating fresh, relevant content, we act as your full-service Internet Marketing Department — without the overhead.

You stay focused on your business. We help it grow online.

Simple, effective, and surprisingly affordable.

Ryan Stone 

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e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion

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e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

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Your Website Is Just the Beginning

A well-designed website is important — but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.

If your site isn’t being seen, isn’t engaging your audience, or isn’t converting visitors into customers, it’s not doing its job.

That’s where strategy comes in.

At Upward Trend, we don’t just build websites — we build visibility. With our Trend Setter Package, we combine SEO, social media, email marketing, and more to make sure your online presence actually drives business growth.

Because what’s the point of a great website if no one finds it?

Ryan Stone 

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e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion

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e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

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The keys to living a rich life | Bridget Hilton | TEDxTemecula

What makes a rich life? Goal setting expert Bridget Hilton explores the surprising truth about wealth—that it's not found in bank accounts but in purposeful action and meaningful impact. Through her journey from the music industry, to giving 50,000 people hearing aids across 40 countries, to writing a best selling book, audiences discover how going from dreaming to doing creates genuine fulfillment. Drawing from conversations with 20,000 people worldwide, this powerful keynote reveals the one trait all truly wealthy people share: they create urgency and accountability around their dreams - instead of waiting for 'someday'. 

Ryan Stone 

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e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion

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More Than a Website

Having an effective Internet presence is critical to your business growth. But, just building a website is not enough. At Upward Trend, we have a systematized strategy that has been proven effective, and we have just taken that to whole new levels with our Trend Setter Package. Give us a call today and find out how inexpensive your new Internet Marketing Department can be! We do 80% or more of the work for you! Our passion is not to build websites; it is helping you grow your business.

Ryan Stone 

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e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion

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e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

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Get in Touch

TERRY MINION

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RYAN STONE

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How to be confident (even if you’re not) | Montana von Fliss | TEDxBelle...

The number one question Montana von Fliss is asked is how to be more confident. Over her 16 years of coaching speakers all over the globe and 30 years as a professional actor, Montana has developed a reliable and repeatable 2-part strategy to step up in front of any audience and appear confident—even if you’re not.

Visit our showroom!

LOCATION

395 E. Monte Vista Avenue

Suite A

Vacaville, CA 95688

CONTACT

707-449-6385

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Types of Businesses We Have Served

We serve an ever-widening arena of types of businesses. 

See the extensive list below:

Alternative Fuels Consortium
Alzheimer & Dementia Care
Archery Shop
Artistic Adventures Abroad
Author
Auto Body Shop
Auto Dealer
Auto Financing Group
Auto Repair Facility
Auto Salesperson
Automation & Control Technology
Baseball Training Center
Bathroom Remodeling
Bible College & Seminary
Bicycle Shop
Boat Racing, Design & Repairs
Book Publisher
Bookkeeping and Payroll
Bowling Alley
Business Consulting
Business District Group
Business Introductions
Business Networking Group
Business to Business Marketing
Business Ecosystem Strategists
Car & Truck Accessories
Carpet Cleaning
Cemetery Services
Chiropractor
College Educational Foundation
College Student
Commercial Truck Consulting
Commercial Truck Dealer
Concrete Cutting
Concrete Grinding
Consignment Shop
Construction Contractor
Consultant
Contractor Group Alliance
Country Retreat & Spa
County Fair/Event Center
Court Reporting Services
CPAP/Sleep Apnea Consultant
Cupcake & Dessert Bakery
Day Porter Services
Deceased Remembrance Site
Dentist
Designated Driver Wine Tour Service
Developmentally Disabled Non-Profit
Disadvantaged Youth Training
Doctor Training
Dog & Cat Teeth Cleaning
Drywall Tool Rentals
eBay Store
Education (Tutoring)
Electrical Industry Search Engine
Electric & Power Distribution
Electrician & Electrical Services
Elevator Repair and Service
Emergency Restoration Services
Employment Development Organization
Energy Management Consultant
Engineering
Event Marketing
Event Rentals
Event Staffing
Environmental Technologies
Eye Doctor and Surgeon
Face and Body Spa
Family and Children's Services
Family Law Association Foundation
Fencing Contractor
Fitness Center
Flooring Center
Florist and Gifts
Food Safety Education
Forklift Sales, Service & Rental
Funeral Services
Furniture Store
Gift Shop & Tobacconist
Glass Company
Government Reentry Services
Green Energy Contractors
Hair Salon
Headhunter
Health & Fitness
Health Products
Health & Welfare Support
Hearing Aid Services
Heating & A/C Contactor
Homeless Transition & Assistance
Home & Business Security
Home & Garden Show
Independent Insurance Agency
Independent Scentsy Business
Internet Technology (IT) Solutions
Janitorial Services
Just In Time Inventory Management
Karate Dojo
Kitchen Remodeling & Refinishing
Landscape Supply
Landscaping Contractor
Law Firm
Lean Manufacturing Consulting
Lending Services Consultant
Liquid & Vapor Leak Detection
Literary Agent
Litigation Support Services
Logistics Services
Mailing List Broker
Management Consultant
Manufacturing
Martial Arts Training
Massage Therapy
Meal Replacement
Medical Trauma Training
Metal Fabrication
Mobile Truck RepairMortgage Broker
Mortuary Services
Motorcycle Repair & Service
Multi-Level Marketing
Musical Artist
Music Bands
Music Instruction
Music Store & Teaching Academy
Multi-Level Marketing Business
Non-Profit Organizations
Nurse Training
Nutrition Store
Overhead Door Company
Overfill Prevention Systems
Paralegal Document Service
Painting Contractor
Patient Advocacy Consultants
Pest Control
Petrochemical Services
Philanthropic Organization
Physical Therapy Specialist
Plumbing Contractor
Pool Service
Powder Coating
Realtor
Real Estate Salesperson
Recreation Center
Regulatory Software Services
Rescue Mission
Restaurant (Bar & Grill)
Restaurant (Fast Food)
Restaurant (Fine Dining)
Restaurant (Italian)
Roofing Company
Sales Training Consultant
Search & Recruitment Services
Self-Storage Facility
Skin Care
Societal Reentry Services
Software Development
Solar Energy Sales
Solar Panel Cleaning & Maintenance
Spray Tan Mobile Service
Static Ground Monitoring
Statistical Information Systems
Stone & Tile Dealer
Tax & Accounting Services
Theatre For the Arts
Towing Services
Trauma Surgical Training
Travel Promotion
Tree Service
Truck Dealer
Truck Body Manufacturer
Truck Body Upfitter
Truck Clubs
Truck Rack Manufacturer
Truck Repair & Parts
Truck Transportation Center
Tutoring
T-Shirt & Apparel Design Co.
Vehicle Transporter
Veterinarian
Weight Loss For Teens
Wine & Liquor Store
Wine Tour Service
Winery
Writing, Editing & Author Services
Yogurt Shop
Youth Job & Life Skills Training

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:

Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or

Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

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Happy January 1st!

Ryan Stone 

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Terry Minion

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How Language Shapes the Way We Think | Lera Boroditsky | TED

There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language -- from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian -- that suggest the answer is a resounding yes. "The beauty of linguistic diversity is that it reveals to us just how ingenious and how flexible the human mind is," Boroditsky says. "Human minds have invented not one cognitive universe, but 7,000."

Ryan Stone 

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Terry Minion

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Ryan Stone 

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Terry Minion

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What Does the Trend Setter Package Include?

OUR TREND SETTER PACKAGE INCLUDES ALL THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:

>  Professional Website

>  Blog & Regular Blog Posting

>  Limited Social Media Posting & Management

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Linkedin

>  Personalized Email Newsletter

>  Video & YouTube Channel

>  Marketing & Business Consulting

Ryan Stone 

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e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion

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The skill of self confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph | TEDxRyersonU

Ryan Stone 

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Terry Minion

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Trend Setter Package

Our Trend Setter Package is unique in that it offers even the smallest businesses the marketing power of a much larger business. We do this by combining all of our services into one low cost monthly package, which ensures your Internet properties are updated regularly every month.

Think of it this way; You open a business and want some customers. So, you put out a sign. Then, you want some more business. So, you put out a sign down the street, then two streets over, then out on the freeway, and pretty soon you have them all over town. People now know about you even if they have never been in your store or used your services.

This is exactly what we do for you via the Internet. Beginning with a website, we add a blog, a monthly (or more often for some businesses) email newsletter, social networking in Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in. Next we add a YouTube channel and video is included. We help you get found. Last is our own consulting to help you get the best of our services and more.

We do this in a systematic way, which allows us to keep the cost low. Now, virtually every business can afford to look like a much larger business.

Each business is different. Give us a call to talk about your specific business. We will let you know how little it takes to get started right away.

Ryan Stone 

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e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion

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CONFUSED ABOUT HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN…

Use Internet? Website? Blog?

E-Commerce? Social Networking?

YouTube/Videos?

HTML Newsletters?

“What Is This Stuff?"

“Who Has The Time To Deal With It?"

“What’s In It For Me?"

Too Expensive?

RELAX. . .

We Make It So Easy! And So Affordable!

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Ryan Stone 

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Terry Minion

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Questions No One Knows the Answers to (Full Version)

In the first of a new TED-Ed series designed to catalyze curiosity, TED Curator Chris Anderson shares his boyhood obsession with quirky questions that seem to have no answers. (Introducing the series "Questions no one knows the answers to")

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Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or

Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

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Websites Built for Connection, Not Just Clicks

Your website is often the first place people meet your brand—and first impressions matter. Instead of overwhelming visitors with information, the most effective websites create meaningful moments of connection. That might mean highlighting real customer stories, showcasing your team’s personality, or using design elements that reflect your brand’s warmth and authenticity.

A connected experience doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through thoughtful design, intuitive layout, and content that feels human. When your website invites conversation and connection, your audience becomes more than traffic—they become part of your community. And that connection is what turns curiosity into trust.

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:

Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or

Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

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