Sandy Hubbard
@sandyhubbard.bsky.social
I consult with owner-led businesses that want to grow. I also write about business growth strategy and B2B topics. Available for projects. Let’s connect!
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As an experienced management consultant, I work with owner-led companies providing Growth… · Experience: Sandy Hubbard Marketing Strategy · Education: University of Michigan College of Literature, Sci...
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I'm Sandy Hubbard, a consultant to owner-led companies in print, media, and B2B tech. I help businesses grow with an eye to selling the company or transitioning to successors. I also write about sales, marketing, and business growth for magazines.
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Thank you, International Sign Association, for featuring my column in your newsletter today!
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December 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Thank you, International Sign Association, for featuring my column in your newsletter today!
#HelpPrintThrive
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#HelpPrintThrive
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Huge Sequoia-size thank you to @angelatague.bsky.social for hosting and coming up with questions and refining them and organizing everything and moderating our Slack community and promoting this chat. We at #FreelanceFriends salute you!
December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Huge Sequoia-size thank you to @angelatague.bsky.social for hosting and coming up with questions and refining them and organizing everything and moderating our Slack community and promoting this chat. We at #FreelanceFriends salute you!
A3: Let's see - What tips or tricks have I learned over the years? I always keep track of mileage. Teach your kids how to run a small business and get the tax benefits, even if they're going to ultimaely work for the man. Talk to your tax preparer more often than you'd like to. #FreelanceFriends
December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A3: Let's see - What tips or tricks have I learned over the years? I always keep track of mileage. Teach your kids how to run a small business and get the tax benefits, even if they're going to ultimaely work for the man. Talk to your tax preparer more often than you'd like to. #FreelanceFriends
A2. Tax organization is the bane of my existence. Always open to ideas or a #FreelanceFriends zoom work session.
December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A2. Tax organization is the bane of my existence. Always open to ideas or a #FreelanceFriends zoom work session.
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Okay, I ALWAYS buy notebooks during the back to school sales, whether I need them or not!
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Okay, I ALWAYS buy notebooks during the back to school sales, whether I need them or not!
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
A1. I don't buy too many office supplies at year-end. When my former employer shut down our division, they invited me to shut down the office (hahah) and take anything I wanted. I do buy the good pens, of course. I'm not a caveman. #FreelanceFriends
December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A1. I don't buy too many office supplies at year-end. When my former employer shut down our division, they invited me to shut down the office (hahah) and take anything I wanted. I do buy the good pens, of course. I'm not a caveman. #FreelanceFriends
I'm Sandy Hubbard from Portland, Oregon. I am a marketing and business growth advisor for owner-led companies in print, publishing, and B2B technology. #FreelanceFriends
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I'm Sandy Hubbard from Portland, Oregon. I am a marketing and business growth advisor for owner-led companies in print, publishing, and B2B technology. #FreelanceFriends
6 inspiring trends for local news in 2025
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6 inspiring trends for local news in 2025
Public media’s transformational moment, university partnerships give us hope
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December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
6 inspiring trends for local news in 2025
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Time to call your Senators - red or blue. Tell them how important the ACA credits are to small and solo business owners and employees.
#FreelanceFriends #SmallBiz #Freelance
#FreelanceFriends #SmallBiz #Freelance
This week, the Senate will vote on Democrats' clean, three-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
Republicans have a choice: stop health insurance premiums from skyrocketing or abandon their constituents.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Time to call your Senators - red or blue. Tell them how important the ACA credits are to small and solo business owners and employees.
#FreelanceFriends #SmallBiz #Freelance
#FreelanceFriends #SmallBiz #Freelance
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Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends! I hope your week is off to a good start.
This Thurs on the Bluesky chat we will discuss sm business tax deductions & filing prep for 2026. No tech-y talk here. Just tips from fellow sm biz owners.
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Dec 11!
~ Angela 😃
This Thurs on the Bluesky chat we will discuss sm business tax deductions & filing prep for 2026. No tech-y talk here. Just tips from fellow sm biz owners.
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Dec 11!
~ Angela 😃
December 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends! I hope your week is off to a good start.
This Thurs on the Bluesky chat we will discuss sm business tax deductions & filing prep for 2026. No tech-y talk here. Just tips from fellow sm biz owners.
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Dec 11!
~ Angela 😃
This Thurs on the Bluesky chat we will discuss sm business tax deductions & filing prep for 2026. No tech-y talk here. Just tips from fellow sm biz owners.
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Dec 11!
~ Angela 😃
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Awesome, inspirational video from fellow #FreelanceFriends chatter, Sandy! Listen in to get inspired to expand and nurture your network!
NEW video!
Sandy Hubbard shares how strategic networking, authentic relationship-building, and consistent visibility strengthen your professional reach, create meaningful connections, and open doors.
youtu.be/JaS4vUOeP8E?...
via Girls Who Print
Sandy Hubbard shares how strategic networking, authentic relationship-building, and consistent visibility strengthen your professional reach, create meaningful connections, and open doors.
youtu.be/JaS4vUOeP8E?...
via Girls Who Print
Girls Who Print Day 2025: Expanding the FEMPIRE + Conference Wrap-Up
YouTube video by Girls Who Print
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December 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Awesome, inspirational video from fellow #FreelanceFriends chatter, Sandy! Listen in to get inspired to expand and nurture your network!
I have a monthly board meeting on Thursday and will miss our weekly #FreelanceFriends. I'm sending warm wishes for a peaceful and profitable holiday season to all the amazing freelancers out there!
December 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I have a monthly board meeting on Thursday and will miss our weekly #FreelanceFriends. I'm sending warm wishes for a peaceful and profitable holiday season to all the amazing freelancers out there!
Here's more on the topic of building your network, which is so important in times of uncertainty.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=afGk...
December 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Here's more on the topic of building your network, which is so important in times of uncertainty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=afGk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=afGk...
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Loving this convo! I'm listening as I prep and promote the FF chat. Thank you for solid reminders.
"Standing still and letting the right people find you is a strategy." I firmly believe in the Law of Attraction. Putting out what you know, believe and do will draw in similar folks!
"Standing still and letting the right people find you is a strategy." I firmly believe in the Law of Attraction. Putting out what you know, believe and do will draw in similar folks!
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Loving this convo! I'm listening as I prep and promote the FF chat. Thank you for solid reminders.
"Standing still and letting the right people find you is a strategy." I firmly believe in the Law of Attraction. Putting out what you know, believe and do will draw in similar folks!
"Standing still and letting the right people find you is a strategy." I firmly believe in the Law of Attraction. Putting out what you know, believe and do will draw in similar folks!
NEW video!
Sandy Hubbard shares how strategic networking, authentic relationship-building, and consistent visibility strengthen your professional reach, create meaningful connections, and open doors.
youtu.be/JaS4vUOeP8E?...
via Girls Who Print
Sandy Hubbard shares how strategic networking, authentic relationship-building, and consistent visibility strengthen your professional reach, create meaningful connections, and open doors.
youtu.be/JaS4vUOeP8E?...
via Girls Who Print
Girls Who Print Day 2025: Expanding the FEMPIRE + Conference Wrap-Up
YouTube video by Girls Who Print
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
NEW video!
Sandy Hubbard shares how strategic networking, authentic relationship-building, and consistent visibility strengthen your professional reach, create meaningful connections, and open doors.
youtu.be/JaS4vUOeP8E?...
via Girls Who Print
Sandy Hubbard shares how strategic networking, authentic relationship-building, and consistent visibility strengthen your professional reach, create meaningful connections, and open doors.
youtu.be/JaS4vUOeP8E?...
via Girls Who Print
HUGE THANK YOU to Amy for hosting today! #FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
HUGE THANK YOU to Amy for hosting today! #FreelanceFriends
Thanks, e'rbody, for a fun #FreelanceFriends chat. No chat next week for U.S. Thanksgiving. See you in December!
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thanks, e'rbody, for a fun #FreelanceFriends chat. No chat next week for U.S. Thanksgiving. See you in December!
A4. Most fun send off for a client/project partner: we took a road trip together. SO. MUCH. FUN. We coincidentally stayed in a hotel that was hosting a clown convention. Memories! #FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A4. Most fun send off for a client/project partner: we took a road trip together. SO. MUCH. FUN. We coincidentally stayed in a hotel that was hosting a clown convention. Memories! #FreelanceFriends
A4. Best send off a client did for me was to take me around and introduce me to his colleagues and stand up and give me a testimonial at a Rotary dinner. 🤩
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A4. Best send off a client did for me was to take me around and introduce me to his colleagues and stand up and give me a testimonial at a Rotary dinner. 🤩
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
I'm trailing on the Qs!
q4) Freelancers are also clients of other businesses. Does anyone have a really great example of a fantastic goodbye? How have you incorporated those tactics into your transition plan?
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q4) Freelancers are also clients of other businesses. Does anyone have a really great example of a fantastic goodbye? How have you incorporated those tactics into your transition plan?
#FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I'm trailing on the Qs!
q4) Freelancers are also clients of other businesses. Does anyone have a really great example of a fantastic goodbye? How have you incorporated those tactics into your transition plan?
#FreelanceFriends
q4) Freelancers are also clients of other businesses. Does anyone have a really great example of a fantastic goodbye? How have you incorporated those tactics into your transition plan?
#FreelanceFriends
A3. I try to get testimonials. I also write a Client Spotlight for my LinkedIn business page that highlights what I thought were the stellar aspects of our engagement (not always what they valued). If you write THEM a testimonial, you can include those items. 😉
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A3. I try to get testimonials. I also write a Client Spotlight for my LinkedIn business page that highlights what I thought were the stellar aspects of our engagement (not always what they valued). If you write THEM a testimonial, you can include those items. 😉
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
A3. I try to keep in touch with former clients on LinkedIn and in their circle of influence. I'd like to add a print component since I work with printers and publishers. I published a magazine for 22 years, so a mini mag is what I'm thinking.
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A3. I try to keep in touch with former clients on LinkedIn and in their circle of influence. I'd like to add a print component since I work with printers and publishers. I published a magazine for 22 years, so a mini mag is what I'm thinking.
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
Whew, getting to Q3 now!
q3) What's your advice to other freelancers - what else can you do to make this client remember you fondly? How do you balance "enough" - a warm goodbye w/o going overboard? What opportunities do you think folks miss?
#FreelanceFriends
q3) What's your advice to other freelancers - what else can you do to make this client remember you fondly? How do you balance "enough" - a warm goodbye w/o going overboard? What opportunities do you think folks miss?
#FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Whew, getting to Q3 now!
q3) What's your advice to other freelancers - what else can you do to make this client remember you fondly? How do you balance "enough" - a warm goodbye w/o going overboard? What opportunities do you think folks miss?
#FreelanceFriends
q3) What's your advice to other freelancers - what else can you do to make this client remember you fondly? How do you balance "enough" - a warm goodbye w/o going overboard? What opportunities do you think folks miss?
#FreelanceFriends
Q2. Closing out projects, leaving shared project mgt apps, documenting where we are on future projects, and making sure I'm not exposed risk-wise for any NDA items. I don't promise to archive and I keep finished projects, not assets.
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Q2. Closing out projects, leaving shared project mgt apps, documenting where we are on future projects, and making sure I'm not exposed risk-wise for any NDA items. I don't promise to archive and I keep finished projects, not assets.
#FreelanceFriends
#FreelanceFriends