Albert Einstein once declared, "If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants." And by standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before us that we … [Read more...] about Marketing Strategy: How to Build Trust with Your Market Quickly and Simply
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3 Fast and Easy Ways to Fail at Email Marketing
At a recent networking function I met an experienced business consultant who was actively seeking new business. Following meeting live, he invited me to connect on LinkedIn and I connected. His next … [Read more...] about 3 Fast and Easy Ways to Fail at Email Marketing
Business Model: Neiman Marcus or Walmart, What’s Your Pick?
I've been in business over twenty years and I've seen a lot of business models. It always intrigues me to see the difference between those who go after only the high end markets (The Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about Business Model: Neiman Marcus or Walmart, What’s Your Pick?
Marketing Strategies for Small Business: How to Win Customers and Influence Clients
Got some awesome lessons in customer service during a recent stay at The Hotel Palomar in Chicago. First I should say that I am a sucker for modern luxury hotels, however with a business degree in … [Read more...] about Marketing Strategies for Small Business: How to Win Customers and Influence Clients
A World Gone Wonderful: Are you ready?
As I was listening to Lady Gaga's Born This Way remade by my total favorite Peter Hollens, I realized that this is actually how I've always done business and it's always worked. And it can work for … [Read more...] about A World Gone Wonderful: Are you ready?
The Marketing Trap: Perfect Won’t Get You to Profits
We are living in the Age of the Amateur Invasion. With the gazillions of online marketing methods available today and the popularity of "reality" TV, anyone at any level can make a name for … [Read more...] about The Marketing Trap: Perfect Won’t Get You to Profits
Marketing Failure: Are you UNSELLING yourself?
I had a very interesting experience recently. I was looking for a graphic designer to help me with a new website. The gal I wanted to work with was unavailable and she referred me to three other … [Read more...] about Marketing Failure: Are you UNSELLING yourself?
Facebook Netiquette: Are You Hanging Up on Your Customers?
I've always struggled with the idea that you have to camp on Facebook. The statistics all show that over 50% of users climb on once a day at least for twenty plus minutes. In a world where 30 seconds … [Read more...] about Facebook Netiquette: Are You Hanging Up on Your Customers?
The Power of One: How to Make Social Easy on Facebook
When you are getting started on Facebook for your business,(yes, there are still many folks who aren't on board) one of the most challenging tendencies to overcome is acting as if you are speaking to … [Read more...] about The Power of One: How to Make Social Easy on Facebook