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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 1d

Exit Factor conference recap: Facilitated roundtable on "Future-Proofing Exits: Digital Trends That Will Impact Your Next Deal."

Key insight: Buyers evaluating digital infrastructure in valuations. Digital blind spots becoming deal killers.

#ExitFactor #BusinessExit

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 1d

St. Elias Alpine Guides project: Made their website as impressive as their mountain views.

Dynamic videos, organized navigation, mobile-friendly design.

Your digital presence should match your brand energy.

https://smpl.is/acxsg
#WebsiteDesign

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 4d

#DigitalAssets

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 4d

PE firm paid $31K to recover digital assets when their agency relationship ended. Everything was under agency's accounts, not theirs.

Choosing providers: it's about ownership, not just capability.

https://smpl.is/ad2sx

How to Evaluate Digital Asset Management Providers in 2026 - Tree Ring Digital

Choosing the right digital asset management provider for your business? Learn essential evaluation criteria, red flags to avoid, and questions to ask before making your decision.

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 5d

Proud to partner with ExitFactor as their preferred Digital Agency and sponsor their Florida conference.

They handle exit planning, we provide complete digital strategy.

Websites, marketing, and digital asset management for exit-ready businesses.
#ExitFactor

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 8d

Tree Ring Digital is absolutely amazing.

They have helped ease the stress that comes with starting your own business.

From creating my logo, to designing my website they have helped me greatly,".
- Maddison
#ClientTestimonial #BusinessLaunch

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 9d

Red flags your digital house isn't in order:

Can't remember last website update, team asks "who has login?", paying for forgotten services, employees take access when they leave.

Small gaps = expensive emergencies.

Free assessment: https://smpl.is/acxsd
#DigitalAssets

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 10d

Our founder joined the Grow a Small Business Podcast to talk about scaling from freelance to a 16-person team, doubling during COVID, and staying resilient through growth challenges.

Listen: https://smpl.is/ad56l

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 11d

CFO emergency: $23K to recover website and email. Domain expired, notices are sent to retired founder's email.

Four days shutdown.

Building 2026 budget?

New guide:
https://smpl.is/acy1a
#DigitalAssets #CFO

Building the Business Case: How to Present Digital Asset Management to Your CFO - Tree Ring Digital

Learn how to build a compelling business case for digital asset management investment. Get CFO-approved presentation strategies, ROI calculations, and budget justification frameworks.

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 12d

M&A Masters podcast with Patrick Stroth: How Digital Assets Impact Deal Valuations.

Digital gaps can reduce purchase prices $50K-$200K. Websites should work like employees, not business cards.

Listen: https://smpl.is/acxn0
#MergersAcquisitions #DigitalAssets

M&A Masters Podcast - Tree Ring Digital

Unlock hidden company valuation by optimizing digital assets. Paige Wiese (Tree Ring Digital) reveals M&A pitfalls, website mistakes, and growth strategy secrets.

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 16d

Our branding goes beyond logos - complete brand systems for business cards, signage, marketing materials, digital assets.

Portfolio: https://smpl.is/act8f
#BrandDesign

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 17d

New podcast on Virtually Amazing Assistants about digital asset gaps sabotaging businesses.

Most can't identify their 300+ digital touchpoints.

Domains under personal names, accounts tied to ex-employees cost thousands.

Listen: https://smpl.is/acrfa
#DigitalAssets"

The Virtually Amazing Assistants Podcast - Tree Ring Digital

Ready to secure your digital assets? Join us as Paige Weise, CEO of Tree Ring Digital, explains how to protect your business's online presence. Get actionable advice on managing domains, social media, and third-party tools.

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 18d

https://www.treeringdigital.com/when-business-feels-like-911-why-digital-asset-management-needs-a-budget-line/
#DigitalAssets

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 18d

"I feel like 9-1-1 in my soul."
Gym owner's website broken, registrations not working, marketing stopped. Constant emergency mode.
Companies that break out of digital 911 mode budget for asset management as regular expense.

When Business Feels Like 911: Why Digital Asset Management Needs a Budget Line - Tree Ring Digital

When digital disasters strike, business feels like a 911 emergency. Learn why smart businesses budget for digital asset management to prevent expensive crises and maintain smooth operations.

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 23d

Dinner with Colorado M&A community last night. Investment bankers, PE pros, attorneys - real conversations about what's happening in deals.

These discussions aren't just networking, they're market research that makes us better partners.

#AMAA #MA

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 24d

Planning 2026 acquisitions? Most miss this budget line.

PE firm: $15M acquisition, digital platforms broken 3 months later. $31K emergency + 6 weeks chaos.

Latest guide: what to budget for.

#MA #2026Planning

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 25d

https://www.treeringdigital.com/digital-integration-costs-what-acquisition-teams-arent-planning-for/
#MA #DigitalDueDiligence

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 25d

PE firm: $15M acquisition, 3 months later everything's broken.

Marketing inaccessible, website on personal credit card. $31K emergency + 6 weeks chaos.

Teams miss digital integration costs in budgets.

Digital Integration Costs: What Acquisition Teams Aren't Planning For - Tree Ring Digital

Acquisition teams budget for legal fees and due diligence but miss critical digital integration costs. Learn what digital gaps cost deals and how to budget for seamless post-acquisition integration in 2026.

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · 25d

https://www.treeringdigital.com/digital-integration-costs-what-acquisition-teams-arent-planning-for/
#MA #DigitalDueDiligence

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · Sep 17

Quick 13-minute chat with Adam Torres on Mission Matters Business Podcast about digital asset management.
Covered my 3-phase approach to secure ownership, avoid costly outages, and protect valuation during exits.
Listen: https://smpl.is/ac7hl
#DigitalAssets #PodcastGuest

Mission Matters Business Podcast - Tree Ring Digital

Paige Wiese of Tree Ring Digital discusses how to fix digital asset management on Mission Matters. Learn about her three-phase approach to secure ownership and protect your company’s valuation

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · Sep 16

https://www.treeringdigital.com/the-2026-budget-line-item-every-growing-business-is-missing/
#BusinessBudget

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · Sep 16

Website down Tuesday. Builder unreachable, hosting tied to dead email. $500/hour lost.
Company's domain expired, renewals to retired founder's email. $15K fix for $12 renewal.
What budget line prevents this?

The 2026 Budget Line Item Every Growing Business Is Missing - Tree Ring Digital

Growing businesses budget for marketing, technology, and expansion but miss the critical line item that prevents expensive digital disasters. Discover what 2026 budgets should include for digital continuity.

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Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · Sep 15

Proud to be speaking at @colorado-startup-week 2025!

"Digital Chaos is Killing Your Growth: What Every Startup Should Know Before Scaling"

📅 Wednesday, September 17th at 11:30am
📍 Rocky Mountain Public Media
🎟️ Registration is live - https://smpl.is/abxiq

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · Sep 12

Love when clients appreciate the straightforward approach. Results speak louder than fluff.
#ClientTestimonial

Tree Ring Digital @treeringdigital.com · Sep 12

New podcast with Guy Coffey on The Franchise Scale Up about protecting your digital assets as you scale.

Listen: https://smpl.is/ac2g6

#DigitalAssets #BusinessGrowth #ScalingBusiness