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Understanding Tariffs: Who Really Pays the Price
Understanding the real cost of tariffs goes beyond political rhetoric. Drawing on my professional experience and insights passed down from my father, a pioneer in global trade, I offer a real-world explanation of why precision matters in tariff strategies and how careless applications can harm businesses and American families alike.
LinkedIn 101: Using the Platform to Promote Your Brand, Product, or Service
LinkedIn is more than a resume—it’s a powerful tool for brand visibility. Barrel O’Monkeyz shares essential tips to help entrepreneurs and businesses optimize profiles, share content, and engage strategically to grow their presence.
Old-School, High-Impact: The Surprising Power of Branded Promotional Items
Barrel O’Monkeyz (BOM) helps brands cut through digital noise with smart, tangible promotional items that spark conversation, build loyalty, and turn casual fans into lasting ambassadors
Is an AI-Augmented Marketing Strategy in Your Future?
Barrel O’Monkeyz helps growing brands unlock smarter growth with a Fractional CMO and AI-powered execution—so your marketing doesn’t just look good, it performs, scales, and drives meaningful results.
Marketing Clarity Starts with Asking the Right Questions
Barrel O’Monkeyz helps brands uncover blind spots, ask better questions, and align efforts for impact—turning confusion into clarity and execution into results through fractional CMO leadership.
June Family Update: Wrapping Up Summer and Heading into Fall
From summer camp activities to soccer sidelines, the June family embraced every moment of sunshine, growth, and giggles. As fall begins, we’re leaning into new routines, creative pursuits, and the beautiful business of family life.
Why a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer Could Be the Solution You Didn’t Know You Needed
A fractional Chief Marketing Officer from Barrel O’Monkeyz delivers executive-level insight and hands-on execution—helping you scale, reposition, or launch your marketing with confidence and agility.
Is It Time to Reinvent Your Website?
Is your website still working for you—or just taking up space online? Barrel O’Monkeyz can help with a strategic refresh of your digital presence to boost credibility, improve UX, and drive conversions.
Now is the Time to Think About Strategic Year-End Gifts for Clients and Teams
Branded laptop backpacks and cases offer unmatched utility, visibility, and impact—perfect for year-end recognition. Barrel O’Monkeyz helps companies turn these high-value gifts into strategic tools that strengthen relationships and elevate brand recall.
Five Ways to Find Out If Your Message Is Connecting with Your Target Audience—and Five Ways to Fix It
If your brand messaging isn’t landing, Barrel O’Monkeyz can help you refocus. These five strategies can help reconnect your brand with your audience, refine your voice, and turn engagement into action.
Back to Business: Your Top 10 Fall Marketing Prep Checklist
Fall isn’t just back-to-school—it’s back-to-business. Barrel O’Monkeyz’ Top 10 Checklist helps marketers refresh messaging, clean up CRM lists, and reignite campaigns for a strong Q4.
Labor Day: How Smart Brands Use this Time to Build Momentum for Q4 and Beyond
Labor Day isn’t a pause—it’s a pivot. Barrel O’Monkeyz helps smart brands use this seasonal inflection point to refocus goals, prep for Q4, and lay the groundwork for next year’s growth. Momentum starts now.
AI May Be a Powerful Tool, But It’s No Replacement for the Human Touch
AI may accelerate research and ideation—but it can’t replicate human empathy or brand voice. Barrel O’Monkeyz blends tech and creativity, delivering messaging and marketing that connects emotionally and strategically.
LET’S GET CREATIVE
Based in San Diego and active across southern California and beyond, Barrel O'Monkeyz serves as a seasoned, outsourced marketing agency specializing in both business-to-business and consumer-based marketing. Our barrel is full of talent and creative minds ready to help companies tell their brand stories, ramp up sales, and launch new products.
