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As a small business owner, you already wear every hat, from sales to customer service to social media. The last thing you need is another “tool” to manage or another trend to chase. Let’s Set the Record Straight on AI...

Here’s the truth – trends and the desire to follow them is very similar to “shiny object syndrome”. Seeing the fame and views that come with it fuels that overwhelming desire to get into that group. Often, this leads to...

Discover insights on: -Building a small business with persistence and grit -How AI is changing social media and video marketing -Lessons from working with diverse industries and coaches...

In this episode, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by a special guest, Shawn Sundsvold, co-owner and COO of Gold Bear Media, a marketing agency specializing in organic growth strategies. Shawn dives deep into the importance of measuring progress, tracking success,...

In 2019, Kelly Sundsvold's life was turned upside down. Her husband, the father of their four children, was struck by a rare spinal infection that left him temporarily paralyzed, with no guarantee he would ever walk again. As the sole...

In this incredibly inspiring episode of The Salesblaster AI Autonomous Growth Show, Kelly shares her full journey from personal crisis to entrepreneurial triumph. She details how she built Gold Bear Media—now the Best Social Media Marketing Agency of 2025—out of...

Here’s the reality, no one really knows what they are doing. Even leaders need to rely on Google and others' advice. The real strength in leadership comes from being teachable, not from simply being “confident” or “charismatic”. Oftentimes leaders are...

One of the hardest challenges when starting a small business is consistency. Whether it’s following systems, doing marketing, or just making steady income… it’s tough. When you’re a solopreneur or part of a small team, it’s a lot to keep...

At GoldBear Media, we hear it all the time: "I’m afraid to send emails because what if people unsubscribe?" "I don’t want to annoy my customers!" We get it. Nobody likes feeling rejected. But here’s the honest truth: Unsubscribes aren’t...