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Strategic Vision, the Bald Eagle Way

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What can Bald Eagles Teach Us About Strategic Vision? Ever feel like you’re so deep in the day-to-day grind that you’ve lost sight of the big picture? That you’re busy flapping your wings but not really soaring? At Premium Websites, Inc., we’ve seen countless business owners in that trap. It’s time to take a cue from one of nature’s most iconic visionaries: the bald eagle . Written by Dotty Scott Founder of Premium Websites, Inc. Empowering small businesses to go from Invisible to Invincible. Why Bald Eagles? Because They Don’t Do Small Thinking Bald eagles aren’t just any bird, they’re regal, majestic, and chosen as the national symbol of the United States for good reason. They rise high above it all, scanning vast terrain with laser-sharp vision before making a decisive move. At Premium Websites, Inc., we believe that level of clarity and strategy is essential for smart business growth . When you’re caught up in responding to emails, updating your websit...

What Bear Grass Teaches About Resilience and Small Business Growth

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Bear Grass: The Solopreneur’s Symbol of Resilient Purpose and Small Business Growth In the high alpine forests of Oregon and Washington, there’s a plant most hikers overlook – until it blooms. And when it does? It’s pure magic. Written by Dotty Scott Founder of Premium Websites, Inc. Empowering small businesses to go from Invisible to Invincible. Bear grass doesn’t just flower. It transforms the landscape. Whole meadows light up with tall, ghostly stalks swaying like enchanted fairies. There’s a hush in the air when you stumble upon them in bloom – as if the forest is holding its breath. In those moments, it feels like you’ve wandered into a fairy tale. A secret glade where time slows, and wonder returns. Bear grass ( Xerophyllum tenax ) begins its life as a tuft of tough, narrow leaves, hugging the forest floor. For years, sometimes decades, it grows slowly, quietly. It endures cold winters, rocky soil, high winds, wildfires, and long periods of drought. ...

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My Favorite Unexpected Way to Automate a Newsletter with ChatGPT

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Unexpected Use of ChatGPT This Month (And Why It Worked) Every month I try something a little weird with my tech stack. This time, I wanted to automate my newsletter using ChatGPT. Not just the content, but the entire flow from blog post to email delivery. But manually copying, pasting, summarizing, and formatting? Hard pass. So I asked ChatGPT to help me automate it, and what happened was gold. Written by Dotty Scott Founder of Premium Websites, Inc. Empowering small businesses to go from Invisible to Invincible. The Problem: Too Many Steps, Not Enough Time Here’s what I wanted: Pull the latest blog post from my RSS feed for a newsletter article Summarize each post into 2-3 sentence snippets, the whole post will be linked to Format those into a clean, readable newsletter using a template in Go Highlevel Push the final version into Go Highlevel as a scheduled campaign using the workflow automations I could do it all manually. I have for years. B...

Rebuild Like an Ant. Lead Like a CEO.

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Focus in Business and Ants? Camping always resets the mind. Last weekend, I escaped the buzz of screens for the crackle of a campfire. It was basic. A fire ring. Cool dirt. The sound of a creek. Trees breathing in the wind. No notifications. No distractions. But there was one unexpected neighbor: a red ant colony. This ant colony showed me what focus and determination means. This was a great business lesson! Written by Dotty Scott Founder of Premium Websites, Inc. Empowering small businesses to go from Invisible to Invincible. The Colony Beside the Campfire At first, we didn’t notice them. On day two, right next to the fire pit, there it was. A mound, alive with motion. Not just a few ants scouting. This was their city. Their home. Built inches from where we dropped firewood and spilled ashes. Strange spot, I thought. Risky. Maybe even foolish. So, naturally, we poked at it. Not maliciously, more out of curiosity. We figured they’d move. A safer, less fl...

Authentic Storytelling: How Purpose-Driven Messaging Builds Trust and Stands Out

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Why Authentic Storytelling Isn’t Optional Anymore You’re not alone when you’re tired of ads that feel like wallpaper. Audiences crave something real. They want stories that show who you are, not just what you sell. Premium Websites, Inc. knows this better than most. They’ve built their reputation on helping brands connect through genuine, purpose-led narratives. This guide explores how to craft messaging that sticks, inspires, and earns trust by being real. Trust Replaces Attention as the Most Valuable Currency People aren’t short on content. They’re short on patience. Polished ads, pristine packaging, and keyword-heavy campaigns get tuned out like elevator music. What stops the scroll? Truth. Raw, relatable moments. A staggering 94% of consumers say they’d leave a brand that feels fake . That number isn’t just data—it’s direction. Trust is no longer a warm, fuzzy feeling—it’s the foundation of decision-making. Customers notice when a company owns up to delays, r...