Welcome to Flight Plan

Mar 01, 2026

Let's be honest: most marketing advice is exhausting.

It's either so basic it's useless ("just post consistently!") or so complicated you'd need a marketing degree to understand it. And somehow, it always feels like you're doing it wrong.

Marketing, Not Rocket Science is the antidote to that nonsense. And Flight Plan is where it starts.

Here's what I believe:

Marketing isn't rocket science. It's about understanding your customers, communicating clearly, and showing up consistently. That's it.

You don't need a massive budget, a marketing degree, or to master every social platform. You need clarity on what actually matters for your business.

What you'll find here:

Flight Plan is where I share practical marketing strategies that make sense. No fluff, no jargon, no BS.

You'll get:

  • Clear explanations of marketing fundamentals (without the complexity)
  • Strategies you can actually implement (not just theory)
  • Honest advice about what works (and what doesn't)
  • Real talk about the challenges of marketing a small business

Who this is for:

You're a small business owner who knows marketing matters but feels stuck. You're tired of confusing advice and ready for straightforward guidance that respects your time and intelligence.

You want to grow your business, not become a marketing expert.

What's next:

Subscribe to Flight Plan and get this practical advice delivered straight to your inbox. Or join Flight School, our free community of small business owners who are done with marketing confusion.

Because your time is better spent building your business than decoding marketing BS.

Onward and upward

Mel

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