Escape Plan Marketing

06/10/2026

That budget website seemed like a smart move at the time.
But most business owners who go the cheap-template or DIY route end up paying for it twice. Once upfront, and again when they have to rebuild from scratch.
Lost sales, wasted hours, search invisibility, and a credibility hit you might not even notice until a customer picks your competitor instead.
We broke down the real costs in our latest article. Worth a read before your next website decision.
https://escapeplanmarketing.com/resources/the-true-cost-of-cheap-websites-for-growing-businesses/

06/09/2026

So proud to be located in a town that's moving forward.

05/31/2026

https://youtube.com/post/UgkxROZbC_rG4bkt279Sf6p8Vwd7qsRbhHCy?si=5F4Rh9YF4i7r2UY-

A reminder that it’s ok to rise a lil earlier and grind a lil harder... ↓ There’s never been a better time to buy a business. I’m showing you exactly how at ...

05/28/2026

We are so proud to support the Town of Ranlo's free community events. The first Milltown Night was a huge success. Can't wait for the Juneteenth Celebration coming up next.

04/29/2026

We’ll be at the 2026 Small Business Expo with the Gaston Business Association on Wednesday, May 6 at the Gastonia Conference Center.

If your marketing feels a little scattered, stop by and see us. We’ll be offering a limited expo special designed to help small business owners figure out what to fix first before spending more money on websites, SEO, ads, or social media.

More details coming soon, but we’re keeping this one practical, affordable, and built for local small businesses.

Come say hello!

03/16/2026

Your business may have outgrown your website.

A site that worked great when you first launched your company can quietly start holding you back as your business grows.

If your website isn’t helping generate leads or support your marketing strategy anymore, it may be time to rethink it.

Skyler Brooks explains the warning signs in this article.

Read more:
https://escapeplanmarketing.com/resources/outgrown-business-website/

03/11/2026

Had a great time presenting my “Leveling Up with AI” talk at Gastonia East Rotary Club this week.

A lot of businesses are experimenting with AI tools right now, but most are only scratching the surface. The real opportunity is using AI to help think through strategy and make better marketing decisions, not just write content faster.

I’ve turned the talk into a short article if you’d like to explore the idea further:

https://escapeplanmarketing.com/resources/leveling-up-with-ai-marketing-strategy/

03/09/2026

If everyone in your industry is using AI to write slightly better emails...

where’s your advantage?!? 🤔

Check out my new article about how leaders can level up their AI strategy.

Take a look:
🔗 https://escapeplanmarketing.com/resources/leveling-up-with-ai-marketing-strategy/

11/13/2025

We’re so proud to be encouraging young people to pursue career options in marketing. 

11/10/2025

Big thanks to the Belmont Rotary Club for hosting me to talk about AI for Everyday Life! It was an honor to share how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, and even serve our communities.

My AI assistant, Grace, joined in to help demonstrate how these tools can make life simpler — not stranger.

Check out the recap written entirely by AI on the Belmont Rotary website 👇
🔗 https://www.belmontrotaryclub.com/index.php?p=stories&storyid=318423