Surviving Displacement
A Letter From Founder & President, Laura M. Thieme: Since 1997, Business Research International, Inc. dba Bizresearch, and I have helped companies improve brand awareness, online and offline sales, and conversion rates for e-commerce websites and retail stores. Bizresearch and its business partner, SMI, LLC (formerly SMI Analytics, Inc.), have provided software as a service to improve return on investment. I know my family has increased shareholder value for numerous public and private companies. In 2008, or perhaps sooner, I had the grace of life extended in the most miraculous and scientific ways. Motherhood included ballet, the softball community, and an extended network of friends and family. Then, something happened. Some things I cannot yet share fully, partly because I don’t yet know all the facts. In 2024, the first known displacement occurred, though it began earlier. On November 1, 2025, I became personally displaced. On February 1, 2026, another level of displacement occurred due to multiple failures to help. It’s the equivalent of trying to “cancel” someone’s life. Some chose to harm. Others have tried to help. When I attended The Ohio State University, I took a class on folklore. There are always helpers along the journey. Donate to Surviving Displacement in any amount starting at $25. Survive. Return to Thrive. Family Together.
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Surviving Displacement
What Happens When Your Family Or You Personally Has to Survive Displacement? What led to the loss of income, housing, health insurance, benefits, minimum wage, and who contributed to that loss? Can you hold that person or them liable?
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There are numerous ways you can help. Nationwide. Locally. In Cities, States and churches, community organizations, food pantries. Drive cross-country through numerous towns. Pay attention. Contribute to our series on this topic.
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Do you have a custom marketing or research project, that is completely unrelated to surviving displacement? That project can help to cure and is indeed, part of a prayer for relief. Thank you. Request online. Request up to 20 hours as a start.
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I have had the opportunity of working with Laura over the past few years when Monster Energy was evaluating Customer Data Platforms (CDP)for its business. It became clear to me immediately that Laura is one of the diamonds in the rough that not only digs into the details and strives to understand the details in a complex technology evaluation that involves multiple stakeholders. Her attention to detail is second to none and she is constantly learning, supporting, and encouraging her team to deliver positive results. Her tenacity and graciousness are infectious and I can't recommend working with her enough. She is an asset to any digital marketing/analytics organization.
CHRISTY BARNETT
Tealium Regional VP I had the pleasure of working with Laura when Monster Energy was considering a Customer Data Platform for its business. Over the past two years, I have come to know Laura as the rare person that understands the strategic and tactical requirements of a project that will drive success. Laura’s work ethic is second to none, and she is always striving to improve and deliver better results. Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Highly recommend.
ADAM YAPKOWITZ
Laura is what few people in the eCommerce world truly are, an Authority to what she does. Not only are her results exceptional, she is grounded, easy to communicate with and brings a vast array of knowledge on many aspects of all things online. I would highly recommend her to influence your business positively in every area you can involve her in.
JEFF WALLS
Laura Thieme has been helping conference attendees understand the often-dizzying technical world of search marketing since December 2001. Her early adoption and mastery of various aspects of search marketing is testament to Laura’s stature as a leader in the field.
DANNY SULLIVAN