Yes, I do know the old adage “those that CAN’T teach.” But I also know that one of my best paid marketing strategies is teaching. In fact, that is how I began my design business. I taught adult … [Read more...] about MARKETING SUCCESS STRATEGIES: Those that CAN Teach!
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BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Leveraging Your Brand
I was catching up on my industry reading the other day with Qualified Remodeler. Does that surprise you? You thought I only read design publications, not nearly. We are in The Lifestyle Industry and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Leveraging Your Brand
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: It Isn't Networking; It's Netliving that Makes the Difference
Have you ever recommended a movie to a friend, a restaurant to a colleague, perhaps shared a doctor with a close friend or even a favorite boutique with a fellow conference participant who … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: It Isn't Networking; It's Netliving that Makes the Difference
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: The Difference between Success and Failure is Asking
Too often the difference between and success and failure is simply in the asking. You neglect to ask for the raise, you fail to ask for the sale, you forget to ask for referrals. It is all about … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: The Difference between Success and Failure is Asking
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: How to Get Active with Groups on Facebook!
So you've climbed online, built your profile, now what? Get active! You'll be invited to join many groups, be selective. There is no obligation. And it doesn't make sense to join if you aren't going … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: How to Get Active with Groups on Facebook!
Melissa Is In The Presence of Greatness!
San Francisco Rocked! This last week I had the good fortune of attending the TSS (Teleseminar Secrets) Reunion in San Francisco. There were 150 of us from a possible 500+ that made the trip to connect … [Read more...] about Melissa Is In The Presence of Greatness!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 3 Proven Ways to Turn PR into Prospects, Projects and Profits!
Getting published offline or featured online isn’t as tough as you think; what can be the challenge is knowing what to do with that PR once you get it! PR by itself isn’t inherently useful, it is … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 3 Proven Ways to Turn PR into Prospects, Projects and Profits!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: From Cyberspace to Real Results
I know many professionals puzzled by the advent of social media want to know if it can yield real results, it can and it does. Right now I have the honor and privilege of a first class trip to China … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: From Cyberspace to Real Results
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: Forge Relationships, Beyond Idle Connections
In the last week or so I’ve had a couple of interesting online experiences. On Facebook two individuals have emailed me asking for more than just an idle connection. So many of us get caught up in the … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS: Forge Relationships, Beyond Idle Connections