Shelby McDaniel
Fighting Imposter Syndrome
Was I a real writer if I struggled to step outside my comfort zone?
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Shelby McDaniel
- Jun 19
- 2 min
5 Things No One Tells You About The Cannabis Industry
Despite the occasional long hours, all of us in the industry know the end goal is worth it.
Shelby McDaniel
- May 3
- 2 min
Staring At A Blank Page
The urge to put something, anything, onto that blank canvas is maddening. But the words just refuse to come out.
Shelby McDaniel
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Check On Your Compliance People, We Are Not Okay.
Compliance professionals may hold one of the less glamorous jobs within the industry but are one of the key aspects for success.
Shelby McDaniel
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Cannabis Blogging Tips For Beginners
No matter what sector of the cannabis industry you work in, you are constantly learning.
Shelby McDaniel
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Maintaining Your Mental Health In The Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry may be fast paced and consistently evolving, but taking a pause to catch your breath is absolutely necessary.
Shelby McDaniel
- Jan 9
- 2 min
The Money Side of Freelance Writing
Forms of payment are something everything freelance writer needs to consider.
Shelby McDaniel
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
8 Words Every Writer Needs To Hear
The eight words first scrawled on a binder that helped start my journey should be something every writer, new and experienced, can live by.
Shelby McDaniel
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
How I Price My Freelance Writing
Deciding the pricing for your freelance writing skills is no exact science.
Shelby McDaniel
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
After a Year of Blogging, Here's What I've Learned
What started as a hobby has grown into a side job and way to set myself apart within the industry.
Shelby McDaniel
- Oct 24, 2021
- 1 min
One Marketing Tactic You Should Never Use
Marketing isn't easy. But by creating spam content, you only make your job harder and create a negative feeling for your brand.
Shelby McDaniel
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
How To Shop For CBD Like A Pro
You can find the right one for you when you know what to look for while shopping like a pro.
Shelby McDaniel
- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
Dissecting a Cold Email: Marketing Addition
We can learn a lot from bad examples such as this one.
Shelby McDaniel
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
A Building Block Towards Federal Legalization
By building a solid foundation at a state level, the industry can provide much needed information that will help create a federal standard.
Shelby McDaniel
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
One Of The Most Important Work Skills For 2021.
The pandemic disrupted traditional office dynamics, forcing millions to become creative and adapt to new conditions.
Shelby McDaniel
- Aug 14, 2021
- 2 min
Throwing Stones at Glass Houses
Outdated propaganda, though losing its grip, is still strangling this recession resilient industry.
Shelby McDaniel
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
5 Simple Cannabis Marketing Tips For Beginners
If I had known these five simple tidbits of information, I could have started out stronger than I did.
Shelby McDaniel
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
Dear CBD Brands, Show Us Your Process
Showing sneak peeks of your brand's process can not only diversify your content, but also establish trust with your customers.
Shelby McDaniel
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
My Shadow Critic
My inner demand for excellence coupled with anxiety created this shadowy figure in the corner of my mind hurling insults at me.
Shelby McDaniel
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Guerilla Marketing Tactics Every Blogger Should Know
Running a blog does not have to take a massive marketing budget.