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Endorsed Referrals Are The Future of Business Growth

By Kevin Chern | March 25, 2026 |

I believe the future of growth belongs to endorsed referrals, not louder ads, not bigger funnels, not more impressions. Endorsement is reputation in motion. It is trust traveling from one human to another, carrying context, credibility, and a quiet kind of urgency. I recently joined Chris Bruner for a podcast conversation that covered my experiences…

How to Generate & Leverage Positive Reviews for Business Growth

By Kevin Chern | March 18, 2026 |

“Your brand isn’t what you say it is—it’s what Google says it is.” – Chris Anderson Picture this scenario: A thriving local coffee shop in Austin, Texas, was averaging a modest 3.8-star rating on Google. The owner realized reviews were directly affecting foot traffic, so they decided to focus on generating positive feedback. Within six…

How to Spot & Stop Overspending in Your Company Before It Hurts

By Kevin Chern | March 4, 2026 |

“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.”— Benjamin Franklin In 2019, a mid-sized logistics company approached a consultant for help scaling. They thought they had a revenue problem. But after a three-week audit, something else emerged: they were bleeding nearly $800,000 annually in overlooked expenses, such as duplicated software licenses,…

The “Anonymous Wellness Coach” Conversation That Reminded Me About The Asset Each One Of Us Owns

By Kevin Chern | March 3, 2026 |

I had a conversation recently with a wellness coach who works with founders. I’m going to keep them anonymous, because the point here is not who they are. The point is what this conversation unlocked. This person is smart, thoughtful, and in the middle of a positioning shift. Less “here’s my workout plan” and more…

Why Every Marketing Agency Should Offer Partnerships-as-a-Service

By Kevin Chern | March 2, 2026 |

Why Every Marketing Agency Should Offer Partnerships-as-a-Service The marketing landscape is undergoing a fundamental shift. As digital advertising costs soar, competition intensifies, and consumers grow increasingly skeptical of traditional marketing tactics, forward-thinking agencies are discovering a powerful solution: Partnerships-as-a-Service (PaaS). For marketing agencies looking to differentiate themselves, increase margins, and deliver exceptional ROI to clients,…

How to Build Strategic Business Partnerships That Drive Growth

By Kevin Chern | February 26, 2026 |

In today’s competitive business landscape, forming strategic partnerships is a necessity. The right partnership can open doors to new markets, provide access to resources, and foster innovation, helping your business achieve growth that would be difficult to accomplish alone. But how do you go about building these valuable alliances? Let’s explore the key steps to forming strategic…

Operating With Intention: How I Think About a “Driven” Business

By Kevin Chern | February 25, 2026 |

Operating With Intention: How I Think About a “Driven” Business I’ve spent my career building businesses and helping other leaders do the same. Along the way, I’ve come to believe something simple and non‑negotiable: Nothing important in a business should happen by accident. At The Sanguine Collective, we try to operate with intention in everything…

The Strategic Case for Curated Marketplaces in Professional Services

By Kevin Chern | February 18, 2026 |

The Strategic Case for Curated Marketplaces in Professional Services Why the most successful advisory firms are building partner ecosystems—and how it’s transforming their business models “The most valuable currency in business isn’t money—it’s trust. And the most valuable business model is one that lets you monetize that trust across an entire ecosystem.” Across the professional…

Unlocking Growth: How Performance-Based Business Consulting Empowers Small Companies

By Sue Foley | January 11, 2026 |

Performance-based consulting reduces small business risks by charging only for measurable results. Sanguine Strategic Advisors offers tailored, no-upfront-cost growth strategies and expert partnerships.

Bridging the Gap: From Planning to Execution in Business Growth

By Sue Foley | January 10, 2026 |

Sanguine Strategic Advisors helps businesses bridge the gap from planning to execution by identifying growth opportunities, setting clear goals, overcoming challenges, and ensuring risk-free, performance-based growth.

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