Basic Bananas Journal
The latest tips from the Basic Bananas team

How to stop your emails from going to spam
5 reasons to keep people subscribed and opening your emails Your email database is next year’s sales. It’s your potential to generate sales with just a few emails. It’s more valuable than your bank account and will actually fill your bank account sustainably if your leads are all nurtured well. Read more


Pique your (P)interest | A quick guide to Pinterest marketing strategy
What’s Pinterest? Founded by internet entrepreneurs Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp in 2009 (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) Read more
How to choose thebest email marketing software for your business
If only email marketing software were created equal, then this would be a no-brainer. When considering cost, learning curve, unique features and customer support, there’s just so much to think about. Read more

Podcasts you need to plug into!
In this episode of BBTV, cofounder Franziska Iseli shares her favorite podcasts that are inspiring and impactful both in business and in our personal lives! Podcasts that were mentioned in this episode: Pick of the Bunch The James Altucher Show ...
S07 Episode 23: How to get free media exposure
In this episode you will discover... Why getting free media exposure can exponentially accelerate your business The three phases to proactively get free publicity Some of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to get media exposure. Here is...
Let‘s Talk Signage!
Signage is a very underutilized tool that businesses can use to catch people‘s eye. In this episode of BBTV, cofounder Franziska Iseli shares how you can use signage to leverage your location and make your business memorable! 1:05 A-frames 1:14...
S07 EPISODE 22: HOW TO USE VIDEO MARKETING IN YOUR BUSINESS
Daniel Steinhauer shares the benefits of video, how to create effective video and what tools to use to create effective video to market your brand. He also shares the most common mistakes people make when creating video and how to avoid these...
Why You Should Upgrade Your Technology
Is your old technology holding you back? In this episode of BBTV, co-founder Christo Hall discusses how outdated technology could be the case for missed opportunities in your business! 0:33 Missed opportunities 1:00 Improve communication 2:00...
S07 Episode 21: Instagram marketing tips and tricks
In this episode you will discover... How to build an engaged community on Instagram Types of imagery that work best Some great tools and hacks to grow your audience Here is to creating ripple effects of brilliance for business owners around the...
Investing in Ourselves
Investing in yourself is one of the most profitable investments you will ever make! Learn how you can positively grow both professionally and personally in this episode of BBTV. 1:00 Growth 1:45 Learn in different ways 1:54 Spend a half hour...
S07 EPISODE 20: How to use Linkedin to grow your business with Chris Reed
In this episode, Chris Reed, the only NASDAQ listed CEO with a Mohawk shares the exact strategies you can use to grow your business using Linkedin. Strap on your seatbelt, this is a very fast episode!
Two Golden Rules to Grow Your Business!
What are the key factors that help a business go from a startup to generating more than one million dollars in turnover? In this episode of BBTV, co-founder Franziska Iseli shares two golden rules she discovered that all of these businesses...