Rick McCulloch

Author, Speaker, Profit Acceleration Specialist, Director of Lightbulb Moments, Success Engineer, and Founder of wiiFM Sales and Marketing. Entrepreneurs hire us to empower them to unleash their potential, scale their business and become the industry icon in their niche... ... because they are done with inconsistent cashflow, being the best-kept secret, and not having the impact they desire.

Authentic Marketing Blueprint: From Invisible to Irresistible Feeling invisible in a sea of noise? Tired of competing on price and battling the burnout of constant hustling? You’re not alone. Many success-driven business owners and coaches crave a marketing approach that feels genuine, attracts their ideal clients, and builds a lasting brand. The answer? Authentic marketing. […]

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Is Your Business Bland? Spice Things Up with a Killer Signature Offer Imagine walking into an ice cream shop. Thirty different flavors stare back at you – vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, the usual suspects. Then your eyes land on Midnight Blackberry Swirl with Lavender Honeycomb. Intriguing, right? That’s the power of a signature offer. In a

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Ditch the Hustle, Build a Brand: A Personal Brand Strategy for Freedom Are you tired of the constant grind? The relentless pursuit of clients, the endless cycle of marketing tactics that feel more like shouting into the void than building genuine connections? Imagine a different reality. A reality where clients seek you out, drawn to

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From Invisible to Irresistible: Brand Messaging That Gets Results What is Brand Messaging and Why is it Crucial for Business Success? Imagine shouting into a crowded stadium. Hundreds of conversations buzz around you, a cacophony of voices vying for attention. That’s the marketplace. Now, imagine having a megaphone, a carefully crafted message, and knowing precisely

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Current Market Context (2024-2025) CAC Inflation Crisis: Overall CAC increase: 60-75% for both B2B and B2C businesses from 2019-2024 Growth-Stage Benchmarks: CAC typically 1.5-3x ARR for companies with $1M-$10M revenue Optimal Ratios: CLV:CAC should be 3:1 to 5:1; The Prefinery Blog New Name CAC Ratio target $1.50 or lower for ACV >$10K Benchmarkit Effective Channel

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Current Best Practices & Frameworks (2024-2025) April Dunford’s “Obviously Awesome” Framework remains the gold standard for SaaS positioning: 5 Core Components: Competitive alternatives, unique attributes, value proof, target market characteristics, and market category 10-Step Process: From customer analysis to positioning validation Growth-Stage Application: Moving from broad positioning to focused niche domination Amazon +2 Product-Led Growth

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