How do I stand out?
Why am I getting engagement but no calls?
How do I target the right customers?

Photo of me, Colin, middle-aged white man with a short beard and wearing a cream button-up with tiny flowers, sitting outside in front of a stone wall covered in vines.

Too many small businesses are missing out on their target audience because they aren't marketing to them directly.

My job is help you define your audience and craft the best way to show them that your business meets their needs, fixes their problems, and delivers what they want.

Hi, I'm Colin. I'm an American living and working in Japan. I've been an English teacher for 12 years, and a freelance writer and editor for 7 years alongside that. I have three cats, a lot of plants, and far too many crafting projects I'm in the middle of finishing. I excel at research, strategic analyzing, and explaining. And I love helping other business owners build their own success.



Build your business with:

Clarity

Eliminate confusion
about what you're selling
and how to buy.

Edge

Showcase exactly
what separates you
from the pack.

Authenticity

Craft a brand voice
that's memorable and
recognizably you.

Conviction

Infuse confidence in
the quality of your
products and services.

Results

Measure success in
sales, not traffic.


Proof of Concept

Blog Posts

Small businesses that publish blogs consistently attract more potential customers.

Daytime photo of a Japanese shrine surrounded by tall trees.

Best Travel Tips: What to Pack for Japan & Practical Info

Blog post for Machiya Magazine that targets SEO keywords for practical advice about travel in Japan.

Colorized historical photo of three Japanese samurai in traditional armor.

Samurai in Japan: History and Travel Guide

Blog post for Machiya Magazine that targets SEO keywords for samurai and history buffs with recommendations for historic sites in Japan.

Stock photo of two people shaking hands over a desk.

Tapping into Innovation: How to Attract & Hire Autistic Talent for Your Organization in 2026

Blog post on LinkedIn that explains key drivers of missed opportunity around attracting and hiring autistic employees.

Daytime photo of a narrow street in Takayama Japan lined with restored historical homes and businesses.

Things To Do in Takayama, Japan: Takayama Old Town

Blog post for Machiya Magazine that targets SEO keywords for travelers looking to explore traditional Japanese culture beyond Kyoto.

Closeup photo of two crab sushi, with a large snow crab in the background.

Winter in Kanazawa: What to Do & What to Eat in Kanazawa, Japan

Blog post for Machiya Magazine that targets SEO keywords recommending mouth-watering menus and incredible winter scenery.

Indoor photo of an open bar sushi restaurant with two Japanese chefs making sushi, one in foreground and one in the background.

Omakase and Kaiseki: What's the Difference?

Blog post for Machiya Magazine that targets SEO keywords for dinner recommendations in Kyoto and a clear explanation of Japanese food terms.




Landing Pages & Website Copy

Increase conversion with clear, personalized CTAs and lead magnets.

Screenshot of the Contact page from Osaka Food Tours website. Text reads: Contact Us. Got questions before you book a tour? Not sure what works with your itenerary? We're here to help! Guaranteed reply in 3-5 business days. Name, Email, Select Tour (Deep Backstreet Osaka Tour, Osaka Food & Drinks Tour, Hotspots & Hidden Gems Tour, Kuromon Fisherman's Market Tour, Others/Private Tour), How Can We Help?

Tour Website Contact Form

Mockup of a revised contact form for Osaka Food Tours, adding clarity for customers on how to use it and when to expect a reply.

Tour Website Landing Page

Mockup of a revised landing page for Osaka Food Tours, highlighting key points in shorter sentences for faster reading and skimming.

Screenshot of Dewey's Bakery product page for Triple Ginger Cookies. Descriptive text reads: Thin cookies. Bit flavor. Packed with ginger and spice, these delightful cookies take the traditional gingersnap to a whole new level.

Cookie Product Description

Mockup of a revised description of Dewey's Triple Ginger Cookies, leaning into the medley of spices in this American bakery's elevated gingersnap.




Social Media

Drive engagement with powerful headlines for your target audience.

Image of a smiling woman in a podcast recording studio on the right, with text on the left: Hustle Masters. 'I made $100,000 my first year.' Indie Author Melanie Weston Spills Secrets to Her Meteoric Success.

How to Make BANK in an Oversaturated Market feat. Melanie Weston | Hustle Masters Podcast

Mockup for a fictional podcast that interviews entrepreneurs about the strategies that made them successful.

Image of a young woman with a serious expression on the right, in front of a mountain of discarded clothes. Lower right logo reads: The Radical Thrifter. Large title text on the left side reads: I'll Never Buy New Again.

Pesticides, Slavery, and Industrial Waste: How Trusted Brands Harm Consumers by Cutting Corners

Mockup for a fictional Youtube channel run by a thrifter whose content mixes fashion advice with gritty journalism.

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