Ed Heil

Ed Heil is the president of StoryTeller Media + Communications. StoryTeller is an inbound marketing agency and video production company based in Minneapolis. Ed blogs about inbound marketing, video production, social media, and media relations.

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Strategic Club Marketing Straight from School [Ep. 30]

When Cathy Zehms caught word that there were plans to close Holy Cross Catholic School, where her...

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Private Club Marketing Driven by Innovation in a Pandemic [Ep. 29]

Dave Porter has relied on innovation as long as he’s been at Greystone Golf and Country Club. As...

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The Crisis This GM Faced Helped His Club Through the Pandemic [Ep. 28]

When the Coronavirus pandemic forced Minnesota golf courses to close, Joel Livingood was already...

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The Impact of the Coronavirus on the role of the Membership Director [Ep. 27]

Where were you on Friday, March 13, 2020? For many people, that was decision day - when many...

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How to Create a Dynamite Nonprofit Gala Using Only Video

This year of unprecedented change has created equally unprecedented challenges for nonprofit...

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Continuing Education: Marketing Certifications and Resources for 2020

I saw a great SEO presentation in Boston a couple years ago that really left a lasting impression....

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What Club Marketers Should Know About Neuromarketing and New Members [Ep. 26]

Using your brain requires energy, which is why you’re exhausted after a hard day of thinking...

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Adding "Traction" and Structure for Private Club Management [Ep. 25]

Running a multi-million dollar enterprise is serious business and private club managers know it’s...

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Turning Your Club Communications into a Member Engagement Asset [Ep. 24]

For many club communicators, newsletters and member emails are a necessary evil. Hours are spent...

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Talking Twitter with Hazeltine Superintendent [Ep. 23]

Getting your club to buy into the idea of social media and starting a Facebook or Twitter account...

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Developing Manufacturing Process Videos that Drive New Business

What do the Philadelphia 76ers and marketing directors for manufacturing companies have in common?...

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How Overcommunication Helped This Club Grow Membership During Renovations

Proactive communication using social media and video kept the team at Pelican Isle Yacht Club ahead...

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Club Marketing for Multiple Generations [Episode 21]

You want a younger membership yet you need to retain your existing legacy members, as well. But...

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How Strong Leadership Can Propel Your Club Marketing Efforts [Episode 20]

Adapting to a changing industry is difficult no matter the business, and the private club industry...

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The Right Match: Online Process Connects Clubs and Prospective Members

What if finding your ideal golf club was like online dating? You get matched with the club that’s...

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Choosing a CRM that Works for Your Private Club [Episode 18]

The sales cycle in the private club industry can be a long one. It might even take years from the...

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Making Video Accessible for Your Club (Jason Hsaio) [Episode 17]

Feeling like you're always one step behind in your marketing efforts? If you're a club marketer,...

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From Boomers to Millennials: Club Marketing Across Generations [Episode 16]

Connecting with your target audience is essentially the purpose of marketing. The challenge is...

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Financial Sustainability for Clubs Starts with Solid Club Operations [Episode 15]

The road to sustainability for private clubs is one that requires vision and discipline, according...

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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Names StoryTeller a 2018 Best Places to Work

For the past 20 years, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Best Places to Work list has...

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Creating a Sales Culture: Driving Exponential Growth at Columbine CC

Columbine Country Club, just outside of Denver, Colorado, experienced exponential growth over the...

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What Facebook's Changes Mean for Your Private Club (Shanna Bright) [Episode 13]

Social media is a huge part of our lives today. Even if your club isn’t engaged in social media,...

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Creating a Video Strategy to Grow Club Revenue and Reduce Expenses [Episode 12]

Look around online and it’s hard not to find video. From social media feeds to websites, video is...

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Building the Perfect Club Website (Joe Jerome) [Episode 11]

When did you last update your club website? If it's been more than three years, you're likely not...

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Search Marketing Isn't Just "Golf Club Near Me" (Mike McAnally) [Episode 10]

Do you still expect people to find your club by typing "golf club near me" into their favorite...

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Bold Leadership: How Robert Sereci Drives Innovation at Medinah [Episode 9]

Robert Sereci has a unique background and a unique approach to leadership as the general manager at...

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Effective Communication: Skills to Help Your Club Thrive (Kevin MacDonald) [Episode 8]

When things go wrong, we like to point the finger at people or policies, putting the blame on...

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Storytelling for Clubs [Episode 7]

Storytelling has become popular vernacular in the marketing world, and why not? We love stories!...

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Drone Footage at Your Club : DIY and Hiring a Pro (Flight Creative Media) [Episode 6]

Breathtaking aerial videography used to cost thousands of dollars to capture, but with drone...

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Email Marketing that Engages Your Members (Mike Donnelly) [Episode 5]

Email has changed the way we communicate. We don't talk on the phone nearly as much as we used to,...

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