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    <title>Blog</title>
    <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog</link>
    <description>Providing 'take action' success tips and solutions to be bold, make an impact, and a profit.</description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:15:20 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-02-20T06:15:20Z</dc:date>
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      <title>“Think This, Not That” – Simple Steps to Help Anyone Have a Growth Mindset</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/think-this-not-that-simple-steps-to-help-anyone-have-a-growth-mindset</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/think-this-not-that-simple-steps-to-help-anyone-have-a-growth-mindset" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/think-this-not-that.jpg" alt="“Think This, Not That”" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;“Think This, Not That” is about choosing better thoughts on purpose so your actions and identity slowly change to match. Anyone can learn it with practice.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/think-this-not-that-simple-steps-to-help-anyone-have-a-growth-mindset" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/think-this-not-that.jpg" alt="“Think This, Not That”" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;“Think This, Not That” is about choosing better thoughts on purpose so your actions and identity slowly change to match. Anyone can learn it with practice.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fthink-this-not-that-simple-steps-to-help-anyone-have-a-growth-mindset&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Personal Development</category>
      <category>Goal Setting</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:29:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ask@michaelhartzell.com (Michael Hartzell)</author>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/think-this-not-that-simple-steps-to-help-anyone-have-a-growth-mindset</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-20T05:29:12Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How Do You Make Money Publishing Videos on Facebook</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-do-you-make-money-publishing-videos-on-facebook</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-do-you-make-money-publishing-videos-on-facebook" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/How-Do-You-Make-Money-Publishing-Videos-on-Facebook-2-reve-image.png" alt="How Do You Make Money Publishing Videos on Facebook" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;To make money by publishing videos on Facebook, you can use several monetization methods provided by Facebook, each with specific eligibility criteria and ways to earn revenue:&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-do-you-make-money-publishing-videos-on-facebook" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/How-Do-You-Make-Money-Publishing-Videos-on-Facebook-2-reve-image.png" alt="How Do You Make Money Publishing Videos on Facebook" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;To make money by publishing videos on Facebook, you can use several monetization methods provided by Facebook, each with specific eligibility criteria and ways to earn revenue:&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-do-you-make-money-publishing-videos-on-facebook&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Video Marketing</category>
      <category>Facebook</category>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 17:13:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-do-you-make-money-publishing-videos-on-facebook</guid>
      <dc:date>2025-05-03T17:13:47Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Research Team</dc:creator>
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      <title>AI Headshot Generators - Reality in a Nutshell</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/ai-headshot-generators-reality-in-a-nutshell</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/ai-headshot-generators-reality-in-a-nutshell" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/AI-Headshot-Generators-ar.jpg" alt="AI Headshot Generators" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;So much A.I.! (Automated software is now frequently referred to as A.I.) Consider that A.I. = &lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;"&gt;Artificial&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Intelligence. There is a plethora of AI image generators which include headshots.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Before choosing new technology, consider the "old way" vs the new opportunity...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/ai-headshot-generators-reality-in-a-nutshell" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/AI-Headshot-Generators-ar.jpg" alt="AI Headshot Generators" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;So much A.I.! (Automated software is now frequently referred to as A.I.) Consider that A.I. = &lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;"&gt;Artificial&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Intelligence. There is a plethora of AI image generators which include headshots.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Before choosing new technology, consider the "old way" vs the new opportunity...&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fai-headshot-generators-reality-in-a-nutshell&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Personal Branding</category>
      <category>Photo Editing</category>
      <category>AI</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:24:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ask@michaelhartzell.com (Michael Hartzell)</author>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/ai-headshot-generators-reality-in-a-nutshell</guid>
      <dc:date>2024-04-30T05:24:52Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Starting a Business: Become a Virtual Assistant</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/starting-a-business-become-a-virtual-assistant</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/starting-a-business-become-a-virtual-assistant" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/JM-article-beomce-virtual-assistant-1-1.jpg" alt="Starting a Business: Become a Virtual Assistant" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Now that the remnants of the pandemic are our new normal, a diverse group of people have been left seeking full-time, remote employment. While thousands of remote positions exist, many are not as flexible as needed, and even fewer offer an environment that promotes employee growth in the business. One of the work-from-home experts' best-kept secrets is the option of becoming a Virtual Assistant. Many qualified people are left in the dust with few resources on what they are and how to become one.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/starting-a-business-become-a-virtual-assistant" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/JM-article-beomce-virtual-assistant-1-1.jpg" alt="Starting a Business: Become a Virtual Assistant" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Now that the remnants of the pandemic are our new normal, a diverse group of people have been left seeking full-time, remote employment. While thousands of remote positions exist, many are not as flexible as needed, and even fewer offer an environment that promotes employee growth in the business. One of the work-from-home experts' best-kept secrets is the option of becoming a Virtual Assistant. Many qualified people are left in the dust with few resources on what they are and how to become one.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fstarting-a-business-become-a-virtual-assistant&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Start a Business</category>
      <category>Business Planning</category>
      <category>Business Services</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:57:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jahnessa@resultist.com (Jahnessa Morris)</author>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/starting-a-business-become-a-virtual-assistant</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-07-24T16:57:16Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Why I Almost Left My Job as a Senior Content Marketer to Work for Minimum Wage at McDonald’s</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-i-almost-left-my-job-as-a-senior-content-marketer-to-work-for-minimum-wage-at-mcdonalds</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-i-almost-left-my-job-as-a-senior-content-marketer-to-work-for-minimum-wage-at-mcdonalds" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/applying-mcdonalds-big-mac-2.jpeg" alt="interviewing macdonalds" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;For the last 15 years I have worked as a content creator and copywriter, first for (what was then) the world’s leading ecommerce software provider and later for myself as a business owner. And today, I considered walking away from that to work for minimum wage at McDonald’s. Let me explain what happened...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-i-almost-left-my-job-as-a-senior-content-marketer-to-work-for-minimum-wage-at-mcdonalds" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/applying-mcdonalds-big-mac-2.jpeg" alt="interviewing macdonalds" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;For the last 15 years I have worked as a content creator and copywriter, first for (what was then) the world’s leading ecommerce software provider and later for myself as a business owner. And today, I considered walking away from that to work for minimum wage at McDonald’s. Let me explain what happened...&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-i-almost-left-my-job-as-a-senior-content-marketer-to-work-for-minimum-wage-at-mcdonalds&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Hiring</category>
      <category>Leadership</category>
      <category>Culture Change</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:42:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-i-almost-left-my-job-as-a-senior-content-marketer-to-work-for-minimum-wage-at-mcdonalds</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-06-27T13:42:44Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Kate Pierce</dc:creator>
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      <title>What Is ChatGPT - 9 Things To Know About ChatGPT</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-chatgpt-9-things-to-know-about-chatgpt</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-chatgpt-9-things-to-know-about-chatgpt" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/chat-gpt-article.jpeg" alt="What Is ChatGPT - 9 Things To Know About ChatGPT" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;One of the top language models powered by AI created by OpenAI is &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;ChatGPT&lt;/span&gt;. A Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) model uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like text responses to various prompts. The model has been trained on a large corpus of text data from the internet and can answer questions, generate creative writing, and complete text prompts. ChatGPT can be used for various applications, such as chatbots, language translation, and text completion. With its advanced language understanding and generation capabilities, ChatGPT has become a popular tool for conversational AI development.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-chatgpt-9-things-to-know-about-chatgpt" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/chat-gpt-article.jpeg" alt="What Is ChatGPT - 9 Things To Know About ChatGPT" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;One of the top language models powered by AI created by OpenAI is &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;ChatGPT&lt;/span&gt;. A Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) model uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like text responses to various prompts. The model has been trained on a large corpus of text data from the internet and can answer questions, generate creative writing, and complete text prompts. ChatGPT can be used for various applications, such as chatbots, language translation, and text completion. With its advanced language understanding and generation capabilities, ChatGPT has become a popular tool for conversational AI development.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-is-chatgpt-9-things-to-know-about-chatgpt&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Business Technology</category>
      <category>Business Trends</category>
      <category>Chat GPT</category>
      <category>AI</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 06:10:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-chatgpt-9-things-to-know-about-chatgpt</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-05-08T06:10:07Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Karan Sharma</dc:creator>
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      <title>Why Animation is a Secret Weapon of Successful B2B Marketing</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-animation-is-a-secret-weapon-of-successful-b2b-marketing</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-animation-is-a-secret-weapon-of-successful-b2b-marketing" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/animated-video.jpeg" alt="Why Animation is a Secret Weapon of Successful B2B Marketing" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;In today's digital age, more than traditional marketing strategies such as print ads, billboards, and direct mail are needed to capture the attention of your target audience.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;With the rise of social media and other online platforms, B2B marketers must find new and innovative ways to engage their prospects and stand out from the competition.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Enter animation. This dynamic medium has transformed how B2B marketers communicate with their audience. That’s what this blog post is all about.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-animation-is-a-secret-weapon-of-successful-b2b-marketing" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/animated-video.jpeg" alt="Why Animation is a Secret Weapon of Successful B2B Marketing" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;In today's digital age, more than traditional marketing strategies such as print ads, billboards, and direct mail are needed to capture the attention of your target audience.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;With the rise of social media and other online platforms, B2B marketers must find new and innovative ways to engage their prospects and stand out from the competition.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Enter animation. This dynamic medium has transformed how B2B marketers communicate with their audience. That’s what this blog post is all about.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fwhy-animation-is-a-secret-weapon-of-successful-b2b-marketing&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Video Marketing</category>
      <category>B2B Marketing</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/why-animation-is-a-secret-weapon-of-successful-b2b-marketing</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-04-11T17:00:00Z</dc:date>
      <dc:creator>Jane Collen</dc:creator>
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      <title>What Does Social Media Success LOOK LIKE?</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-does-social-media-success-look-like</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-does-social-media-success-look-like" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/What-Does-Social-Media-Success-LOOK-LIKE.jpeg" alt="What Does Social Media Success LOOK LIKE?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;This is a topic that is debated daily.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDES: &lt;/span&gt;For many, the term "social media" includes blogs, microblogs, photo &amp;amp; video sharing, podcasts, ratings &amp;amp; reviews, social games, social networks, virtual worlds, wikis, etc.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p style="padding-left: 40px;"&gt;Be cautious when reading 'social media'; definitions vary.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND: &lt;/span&gt;Each company/team must define its success. Since social media is a mechanism/tool a bit like a Swiss army knife, it can be many things, used in many ways.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-does-social-media-success-look-like" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/What-Does-Social-Media-Success-LOOK-LIKE.jpeg" alt="What Does Social Media Success LOOK LIKE?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;This is a topic that is debated daily.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDES: &lt;/span&gt;For many, the term "social media" includes blogs, microblogs, photo &amp;amp; video sharing, podcasts, ratings &amp;amp; reviews, social games, social networks, virtual worlds, wikis, etc.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p style="padding-left: 40px;"&gt;Be cautious when reading 'social media'; definitions vary.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND: &lt;/span&gt;Each company/team must define its success. Since social media is a mechanism/tool a bit like a Swiss army knife, it can be many things, used in many ways.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-does-social-media-success-look-like&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Social Media Marketing</category>
      <category>Metrics</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:34:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ask@michaelhartzell.com (Michael Hartzell)</author>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-does-social-media-success-look-like</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-03-28T05:34:59Z</dc:date>
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      <title>What is the Difference Between Marketing and Advertising?</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-marketing-and-advertising</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-marketing-and-advertising" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/marketing-vs-adverstising-0b.jpg" alt="What is the Difference Between Marketing and Advertising?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Marketing and advertising are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. Marketing and advertising are related but distinct concepts within the broader field of promoting products or services.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-marketing-and-advertising" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/marketing-vs-adverstising-0b.jpg" alt="What is the Difference Between Marketing and Advertising?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Marketing and advertising are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. Marketing and advertising are related but distinct concepts within the broader field of promoting products or services.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-is-the-difference-between-marketing-and-advertising&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Marketing</category>
      <category>Advertising</category>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:16:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ask@michaelhartzell.com (Michael Hartzell)</author>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-marketing-and-advertising</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-03-26T18:16:44Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How to Hire a Consultant</title>
      <link>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-consultant</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-consultant" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/how-to-hire-a-consultant.jpeg" alt="How to Hire a Consultant" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Hiring a consultant can be a great way to get expert advice and guidance on a specific project or issue. Here are some general steps to follow when hiring a consultant:&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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 &lt;a href="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-consultant" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.michaelhartzell.com/hubfs/images/how-to-hire-a-consultant.jpeg" alt="How to Hire a Consultant" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Hiring a consultant can be a great way to get expert advice and guidance on a specific project or issue. Here are some general steps to follow when hiring a consultant:&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track-na2.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=52063&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-hire-a-consultant&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.michaelhartzell.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Hiring</category>
      <category>Consultant Support</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:46:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ask@michaelhartzell.com (Michael Hartzell)</author>
      <guid>https://www.michaelhartzell.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-consultant</guid>
      <dc:date>2023-03-17T22:46:36Z</dc:date>
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