Thursday, October 30, 2025

The Power of Done-For-You Marketing


What if you didn’t have to figure it all out?
What if you could hand over your marketing to someone who already knows what works — and just get back to business?

That’s the power of done-for-you marketing.

No more Googling what time to post.
No more trying to learn Canva at midnight.
No more abandoned email lists or outdated blog posts.

With our Trend Setter Package, you get a full team behind you — without the cost of hiring in-house. That means:
  • A website that actually gets updated
  • Content that sounds like you, not generic filler
  • Social media that builds trust and connection
  • Email campaigns that convert (without feeling spammy)
  • A strategy that grows with your business
The result? You look professional, consistent, and current — even when you’re off the grid or focused on your next big move.

Let us take marketing off your plate. You’ve got better things to do. 

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:

Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or
Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

Monday, October 27, 2025

How To Reprogram Your Dopamine To Crave Hard Work


Inside: the 3 simple, proven protocols to reprogram your brain to crave hard work — all summarized neatly from this video.

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:
Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or
Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

Friday, October 24, 2025

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

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org

Saturday, October 18, 2025

The 6 Disciplines of Strategic Thinking | Michael Watkins


Strategic thinking isn’t just a skill for C-suite executives; it’s advantageous for anyone aspiring to lead. So whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, building your capacity to recognize opportunities and challenges, prioritize directions, and mobilize resources can often be the difference between growth and stagnation. 

In this video lesson, Professor Michael Watkins introduces six key disciplines that drive strategic success and shares how they can help fast-track your career.

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:
Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or
Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org


Sunday, October 12, 2025

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 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org


Thursday, October 9, 2025

How WIFI Actually Works.


Have you ever thought about how WiFi works? I'll explain the technology that connects the whole world in this video. There are a lot of parts that make up your Wifi. I'll break them down in a way that's simple and easy to understand. From radio waves to what your router actually does.

TO LEARN MORE, CALL TODAY:
Ryan Stone @ 707-480-0959 /or
Terry Minion @ 707-434-9967

Monday, October 6, 2025

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 
p: 707-480-0959
e: rstone@upwardtrend.org

Terry Minion
p: 707-434-9967
e: tminion@upwardtrend.org


Friday, October 3, 2025

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e: tminion@upwardtrend.org
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