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Is Competition from Large, Out-of-State AEC Firms Affecting Texas Companies?
ByCathy Edison February 4, 2026February 8, 2026

Short answer: Yes. Texas-based architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are facing increased competition from large national and global firms entering the state, creating uncertainty about project pipelines, win rates, and sustained stability. However, firms with strong local knowledge, clear positioning and early trust-building strategies still have a significant advantage, if they know how to…

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The AEC Capacity Crisis: Why Architecture, Engineering and Construction Firms Are Struggling to Keep Up
ByCathy Edison December 10, 2025February 4, 2026

AEC firms in Central Texas are entering 2026 amid rapid regional growth, infrastructure investment and development demand. On paper, it should be a high-growth time for small and mid-size firms. The truth is, many are stretched so thin that they are missing opportunities. This is the capacity crisis. It is affecting architecture firms as they…

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The Growing Disconnect Between Marketing and the Customer Journey
ByCathy Edison December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Marketing leaders love touting omnichannel experiences. But between the ambition and reality, something essential is getting lost across the customer journey. Recent research shows this gap is more than just frustrating; it can actually be risky. Most B2B buyers complete the bulk (roughly two-thirds) of their research and decision process; vendor shortlisting, requirements gathering, vendor…

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Personalization Needs to Go Deeper in Your Marketing
ByAshley Walker December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Personalization has been a staple in modern marketing for years but new data from the Content Marketing Institute shows something important: while 91 percent of tech marketers say they personalize their content, 59 percent of those experiences still feel… basic. We’re talking “Hi, {first name}” and not much else. And most of that personalization is happening in only one channel: email. …

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What is Brand Strategy and Why It’s Your Best Defense Against Brand Erosion
ByCathy Edison August 4, 2025August 19, 2025

Your brand isn’t just your logo or color palette; it’s your reputation. It’s the emotional and professional impression you leave with every client, partner, and stakeholder. That impression can work for you, or against you, depending on how consistently and strategically you manage it. That’s where brand strategy comes in. Without it, you’re vulnerable to…

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The Long Game: How a Strong Brand Fuels Sustainable Business Growth
ByCathy Edison July 2, 2025August 19, 2025

In today’s instant gratification culture, business leaders often want fast results. However, when it comes to brand building, playing the long game yields the greatest return. A strong brand doesn’t just look good—it attracts the right audience, earns trust, and becomes your best long-term sales tool. So, how long does it actually take to build…

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Build a Brand Your Buyers Remember (Even If They’re Not Ready to Hire You Yet)
ByCathy Edison June 9, 2025June 29, 2025

If only 5% of your potential customers actively seek your services, how can you reach the other 95%? You build a brand they remember. In this blog, we’ll show small businesses in Central Texas—including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander—how to stand out, stay visible, and earn trust over time with brand-first marketing. Why…

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Tradeshow coming up?
ByJessica Scanlon June 6, 2025July 10, 2025

Preparing your booth for marketing and sales success. The Texas Municipal League (TML) Annual Conference is one of the most valuable opportunities of the year for vendors and service providers to connect with municipal decision-makers. If your business specializes in architecture, engineering, IT, utilities, or civic infrastructure, your booth isn’t just a setup—it’s a strategic…

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Why Your Lead Funnel Isn’t Working Anymore (And What Brand Can Do Instead)
ByJessica Scanlon May 12, 2025August 19, 2025

If you’ve been using a funnel to market your small business and you’re not getting the results you used to, you’re not alone. Many businesses across Central Texas are seeing the same and are realizing they focused on quick tactics over brand equity and reputation. The funnel isn’t broken; It’s outdated, and today’s buyers have…

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Why the 95/5 Rule Is the Wake-Up Call B2B Marketing Needed
ByJessica Scanlon May 12, 2025August 19, 2025

For years, B2B marketing operated under the simple assumption that leads would follow if you built the right funnel. Marketers invested heavily in gated whitepapers, email nurture campaigns, and perfectly segmented ads—all in pursuit of the mythical “marketing-qualified lead” (MQL). But over time, those leads have become more expensive, harder to convert, and less reliable….

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