Is your business real or imaginary? It’s an important question. Are you making excuses or making money? I experienced two conversations this week with coaches, both of whom, currently have … [Read more...] about Smart Solutions: Do You Have an Imaginary Business?
Marketing Strategies
Smart Solutions: How Giving Your Best Away Gets You More
Every time I turned around this week, I was hit by another reminder of how important it is to ASK for what you need and want, both personally and professionally. And it isn’t just about ASKING that … [Read more...] about Smart Solutions: How Giving Your Best Away Gets You More
Episode #5: Stop Spamming Me! How to Avoid Email Etiquette Fails
I’ve started having to scroll through junk again these days since my email filters have gone wonky. To my horror I discovered . . . (WATCH the … [Read more...] about Episode #5: Stop Spamming Me! How to Avoid Email Etiquette Fails
The Spy Who Loved Me and More Great Stories …
This is a true story, just the highlights (or lowlights depending on your interpretation). I had a wild and unexpected encounter a couple of days ago with my past ... (WATCH the … [Read more...] about The Spy Who Loved Me and More Great Stories …
Networking Tips: 3 Wickedly Simple Ways to Red Carpet Ready Your Conversations
One of the toughest things about networking is knowing what to say. And I don't mean the usual "blah, blah, blah" about your business. I mean being both interested and interesting so that you'll be … [Read more...] about Networking Tips: 3 Wickedly Simple Ways to Red Carpet Ready Your Conversations
Profitable Content Creation – What Happened After They Told Me I Couldn’t Write (True Story)
This is the true story of my friend and colleague, content marketing expert, Jeff Herring. And I've included a quick video about what I failed at when I was younger and how I have a gift for it now. … [Read more...] about Profitable Content Creation – What Happened After They Told Me I Couldn’t Write (True Story)
Profitable Content Creation – What to Do When You’re Running Out of Content Ideas (3 Big Tips)
Content creation is a great way to bring in more prospects and profits. And you do want more prospects and profits, right? The struggle for many content marketers, both new and experienced, is … [Read more...] about Profitable Content Creation – What to Do When You’re Running Out of Content Ideas (3 Big Tips)
Stop Fitting In, Start Standing Out for Outrageous Success
I’ve noticed an ugly trend lately and wanted to flag you on it. Are you busy trying to fit in, instead of standing out? Are you taking the path of least resistance? Are you following the … [Read more...] about Stop Fitting In, Start Standing Out for Outrageous Success
Pull Back the Curtain: Does Your Market Know You are Human?
How NOT to be Human I know that the title sounds kind of silly, so let's look at this for a minute. If you are anything like me, you are bombarded by internet marketing messages that are … [Read more...] about Pull Back the Curtain: Does Your Market Know You are Human?