The CEO’s Guide to Employer Branding
Finding and retaining top talent has become the single greatest hurdle to scaling a modern business. For years, I’ve watched CEOs treat recruiting as an
Katie Wagner
May 7, 2026
Finding and retaining top talent has become the single greatest hurdle to scaling a modern business. For years, I’ve watched CEOs treat recruiting as an
A couple months ago I heard about Pinterest. I was going to BlogHer and Pinterest was the topic in one of their technology breakouts. Before leaving for the social media
If, as business owners, we don’t hold a vision for our companies, no one else is going to do it either. Who cares more about KWSM’s success than I do? And more importantly, if I stop caring (or just give it up for lack of time), who will pay the price? Not just me, but every member of our team. I have a responsibility to take time to focus on the business. I need to be calm and clear-headed enough to make smart decisions. And yes, sometimes that means stepping away from the laptop. I’ve realized that having a balance between doing the work and thinking about how we do the work is essential for success – and ensuring success is my primary responsibility.
When I first started using Twitter to reach out to companies, I was impressed at how quickly some responded, or that they responded at all. But then I thought, “It
At the nexus of PR and social media is a vague netherworld of publicity. You can go by the old axiom of “any publicity is good publicity” or approach things
As business owners, we all play so many roles in our companies. Answer the phone, meet with perspective clients, send proposals, follow up on proposals, check in with existing clients, send invoices, track down invoices, answer emails, return phone calls, do some marketing, keep the books, make appointments…. oh yeah, and somewhere in there, DO the work! And now, because we are all using social media so dutifully to grow our businesses, add to that: update Facebook, update Twitter, connect on Linked In, write the blog, check in on FourSquare, solicit reviews on Yelp, upload videos on YouTube, participate in Linked In Groups, respond to Facebook comments, retweet someone on Twitter, shoot new videos on YouTube… the list is never-ending. Sometimes I dream in a Facebook newsfeed. I swear I do.
I am always shocked by the number of people that don’t follow back on Twitter. Now, there is no rule saying that you have to, but it just seems like
What a lot of people fear about using social media is having to deal with possible negative feedback. It’s not an inevitable thing, but of course, putting yourself out there
I just started reading the book ‘Crush It’ by Gary Vaynerchuk. What can I say, I’m inspired already! I was initially attracted to the book because in my spare time
Holland’s Custom Cabinets is a high-end custom cabinetry manufacturer that serves both commercial and residential projects in Southern California. They partnered with KWSM to implement a brand refresh and an
Putterman Law is a business litigation and construction law firm specializing in representing clients in complex legal disputes. Based in Southern California, the firm’s attorneys serve clients throughout California and
Front Desk Supply is a leading hotel supply company with over 50 years of experience, trusted by hotel owners, general managers, and housekeeping directors across the United States. They specialize
Americover is a leading U.S.-based supplier of plastic sheeting and polyethylene solutions. They serve a diverse clientele across the construction, horticulture, and agriculture industries, providing high-quality products for a wide
How to Create Accountability In The Workplace The Merriam-Webster definition of accountability is “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.” However, most people view
Each quarter, the KWSM team attends a professional development seminar led by an expert in their respective industry. Recently, we heard from Culture Index Executive Advisor, Tim O’Connor. During this
Recently, I had the opportunity to mentor KWSM Project Manager Alli Knight during the annual KWSM Mentorship Program. This program takes place for 3 months every year and pairs up
