Notes on Authority & Trust

The Journal

Thoughts on building authority that lasts. Essays on positioning, reputation, and the marketing strategies that build profitable businesses.

Meet Tracy Gibb, founder of The Marketing Shop.

A Case Study in Building Our Own Digital Authority

August 3, 2026

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What Actually Compounds

July 27, 2026

Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (And What to Do About It)

June 8, 2026

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When Business Is Busy, What Gets Built Next

May 4, 2026

The Architecture of Influence: Why Timeless Brands Are Built, Not Broadcast

January 11, 2026

Revenue Seasons 101: Plan With Natural Demand

August 11, 2025

Why Timeless Marketing Starts with Building Relationships

June 2, 2025

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The Myth of “Too Late”: Why Women Over 40 Build the Most Magnetic Brands

June 2, 2025

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Why Your Website Should Do More Than Just Look Pretty

May 26, 2025