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The Confident Communicator Blog
Free tools and resources to help small businesses and non-profits clarify their message and market like the pros.


Why I scrubbed AI Overviews from my Google Searches
You know those little blurbs at the top of your searches that summarize the answer for you? I don't see those anymore, by choice. This is going to be a bit of a different entry, by the way. Usually, I only post here when I have something to share that might be helpful for entrepreneurs or nonprofits trying to manage their own marketing. That's who I primarily work with, and it's sometimes useful to have space to share thoughts on that topic that don't warrant a permanent page

Buffy Davey
Jan 285 min read


The first grant I would apply for if I were a (broke) Winnipeg nonprofit that needed marketing help
I know, I know. We're ALL broke! (Key takeaway here: Volunteer Manitoba Professional Development subsidies can cover up to 75% of training costs for Manitoba nonprofits on key marketing skills - but applications are due by Jan 15! Not sure where to start? Check out some of my most popular nonprofit training options ) The reality is that most nonprofits don't have the capacity to hire in outside skills to tackle the problems in front of them. They're working with limited budg

Buffy Davey
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Marketing Can't be Wrong—Only Disproven
Discover why the best marketers approach campaigns like scientific experiments, not fortune-telling. Learn how reframing "marketing failure" as data collection transforms your strategy and results. This guide explores the difference between wrong and disproven hypotheses, using real examples like Rudy's BBQ's counterintuitive success.

Buffy Davey
Jun 19, 20253 min read


The More Things Change: Why AI-Friendly Content Is Just Good Content
Feeling "AI vertigo" about creating content for the new AI era? There's good news: we've been here before. Just as Google's algorithms evolved to prioritize genuinely helpful content over SEO tricks, AI is following the same path. In this post, I share why the most AI-friendly content is simply the best, most useful content for humans—and how this insight can free us from the pressure to learn an entirely new marketing approach.

Buffy Davey
May 12, 20254 min read


Capacity-Building Grants for Winnipeg Non-Profits (2025)
Looking for capacity-building grants in Winnipeg? This comprehensive guide lists local and national funding opportunities to help your non-p

Buffy Davey
Jan 30, 20253 min read


The Shoe Pile Theory of Work (And Why We All Need Tangible Wins)
Ever dream of a job where you can see your progress? The shoe pile theory explains why we crave tangible wins in an intangible world.

Buffy Davey
Jan 22, 20253 min read
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The Secret to Going Viral (And Why You Might Not Want To) [Part 2]
In Part 1 of this post, I broke down the secret to going viral. Now, I'm going to tell you why you might not always want to. Really. The...

Buffy Davey
Dec 22, 20247 min read
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The Secret to Going Viral (And Why You Might Not Want To) [Part 1]
We know what makes posts go viral. And yes, it will absolutely work for your organization--you just might not want it to.

Buffy Davey
Dec 17, 20246 min read


Why Email is Still Queen: Nurturing Your Most Valuable Audience
If you are self-employed, or in the small business/non-profit world, chances are you are significantly undervaluing your most powerful...

Buffy Davey
Nov 8, 20245 min read


Why Copying Big Brands Isn’t Working for Your Small Business
Are you following influential brands for inspiration? Looking closer to home provides better guidance for small businesses and non-profits

Buffy Davey
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Not Making Sales on Social Media? You're Not Alone.
Social selling is apparently on the rise—but is that the whole story? How small businesses and non-profits can make their social get results

Buffy Davey
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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