I Spent 16 Years in Marketing — Here’s What I’d Do If I Was Starting Over in 2026

Update: 2025-12-10

Description

In this episode, Michelle covers:
• Why 2026 requires a new marketing mindset
• The #1 thing she would rebuild FIRST
• Why community matters more than content
• How to pick the right platform to master
• The overlooked power of personal storytelling
• Why getting strategic help sooner changes everything
• How to plan for visibility that converts
• Why 2026 is the year to stop playing small

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I Spent 16 Years in Marketing — Here’s What I’d Do If I Was Starting Over in 2026

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I Spent 16 Years in Marketing — Here’s What I’d Do If I Was Starting Over in 2026

Michelle Thames

I Spent 16 Years in Marketing — Here’s What I’d Do If I Was Starting Over in 2026