Fix Confusion.

Grow Revenue. 

If your message isn't clear, customers choose your competitors.

I show your audience exactly where their message is losing customers - and how to fix it. 

 
15,000+ businesses nationwide trained to clarify their message to grow revenue.


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What your audience needs right now.

Most businesses don't have a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. 
Their message is unclear. Customers miss their value. And revenue is down. 

When customers are confused, they choose your competitors. 

I've trained 15,000+ businesses to clarify their message to grow revenue. 

I can help your audience do the same.

To Your Success,

James

 

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Dr. James Barnes, Ph.D.
Extension Professor
Director, Bricks-to-Clicks® Marketing


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What I deliver for your audience.

When I step on your stage, I focus on three outcomes: 

  1. Your audience leaves with practical steps they can use immediately.

  2. Your attendees see exactly where their message is costing them customers. 

  3. Your event delivers real, actionable value - not just inspiration. 


Designed to Fit Your Event

Online and in-person options are available to meet the needs of your audience. 

Signature Speaking Topics:

1. Why Your Marketing Isn't Working and the 5 Minute Fix Every Executive Needs.

2. How to Clarify Your Marketing Message So Customers Listen.

3. Using AI to Build a Marketing System to Grow Your Revenue

4. 7 Things Your Social Media Plan Should Include

5. Master Your Marketing (full-day paid workshop) 

 


Just a few of our favorite high-fives...

  • "Our sales have increased 54% during our historically slowest time of year.”
    —Jack Robertson, HogEye Cameras
  • “The marketing services I received from Dr. Barnes helped clarify my message and our growth is now astronomical!
    —Dr. Kenneth Thomas, Umble Coffee
  • I highly recommend Bricks-to-Clicks® Marketing to any organization or business!”
    —Jeannie W. Zieren, Mississippi Main Street Association


PERSONALIZED COACHING AND DIGITAL MARKETING TOOLS

Move your marketing forward so your business grows. 

Master Your Marketing

An interactive, online course that helps you create a 4-part digital marketing plan that works - so you make money instead of wasting it. 

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Free

Personalized Coaching

Practical support for whatever marketing pickle you're in. Let's do this together. 

BOOK A REVENUE CLARITY CALL

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Free

Website Mini-Masterclass

If your website isn't making you money, get this masterclass to boost your revenue. 

GET THE COURSE

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Free

Live Webinar: Grow Your Sales Through Social Media

Learn seven must-dos!

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Enroll Now

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Free to MS Residents

5 Social Media Mistakes Your Business Should Avoid

A step-by-step social media guide to help you grow your business.

Get the Book

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Free

Traction Email Newsletter

Quick tips to get your marketing moving again.

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Free

The Bricks-to-Clicks® Podcast

Practical marketing guidance in about 15 minutes.

Listen

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Free

The Bricks-to-Clicks® Blog

Inspirational marketing case studies to show you what's possible.

Read


Incredible brands we've been honored to serve.

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Simple booking process.

  1. Share.

    Tell me about your audience and event.

  2. Confirm.

    I'll review and follow up with next steps.

  3. Secure.

    We finalize details and lock in your date.

Not sure where to start? Let's talk about it or send Dr. Barnes an email.


If your audience doesn't get results, your event doesn't deliver. 

I help your audience leave with clear steps they can use right away.