Dr. James Barnes

Marketing Strategist & Certified StoryBrand Guide

Practical Ideas. Real Results.  

Your audience will leave with practical marketing ideas they can use immediately to attract customers and grow revenue. 

Keynotes, workshops, and breakout sessions tailored to your audience. 

 
 3 People icon with transparent background15,000+ businesses nationwide trained to clarify their message.


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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
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 your audience's needs. 

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


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? Send Dr. Barnes an email.


Your audience doesn't need more marketing theory.

They need practical ideas that help them attract customers and grow revenue. 

 


Let's Create An Event That Delivers Results.