Recently I was speaking with the son of a friend of mine, Jim. He bartends for a living and mentioned that he was launching a blog to earn money. Since I follow @problogger and have been studying … [Read more...] about Success Strategies: Getting Out of Your Own Way
Marketing Strategies
Social Media Policies: Know the Rules to WIN at Social Media
With the advent of social media has come the introduction of FTC rules and regulations on the right ways to handle it for your company. The rules are simple and allow a good deal of creativity in … [Read more...] about Social Media Policies: Know the Rules to WIN at Social Media
Networking Knowhow: Be Interested, Not Interesting
Like many professionals, I don't love networking. After all, too often, it is one letter away from not working! But I have learned how to make it easy and effective over the years. First, what … [Read more...] about Networking Knowhow: Be Interested, Not Interesting
Marketing Strategies: Make It Wonder Filled to Make YOU Bread!
This was part of the stunning genius that is Creativepreneur Mike Farrell at the recent High Point Market. He invited local high school students to create global landmarks in Wonder bread. Yes, you … [Read more...] about Marketing Strategies: Make It Wonder Filled to Make YOU Bread!
Social Networking: How to Invite Connections and Friends on LinkedIN and FB
I have to confess this is my all time pet peeve! I am so tired of getting impersonal invites to friend connect on Facebook or the generic invite on LinkedIN "I'd like to add you to my professional … [Read more...] about Social Networking: How to Invite Connections and Friends on LinkedIN and FB
Marketing Strategies: Leverage the Power of 5 for Maximum Exposure
I've got to commend Holly Blalock the Creative Director at C.R. Laine again. She has done an awesome job of leveraging her company's exposure with marketing partners. This something every small … [Read more...] about Marketing Strategies: Leverage the Power of 5 for Maximum Exposure
Marketing with a Cause: Buzz with the Bees
One of the keys to effective marketing today is a great hook and at Fall Market in Highpoint, there were some great ones! The first I saw was featured by Ellen Gefen of www.thehome.com when she shared … [Read more...] about Marketing with a Cause: Buzz with the Bees
Social Networking Know-How: The Trust Me Strategy
This is one of the most effective strategies to build a successful social media presence and can be easily translated into offline success as well. The Trust Me Strategy is all about increasing your … [Read more...] about Social Networking Know-How: The Trust Me Strategy
Success Strategies: Write YOUR Book in a Weekend, Gain Credibility
Over 81% of people want to write a book! Now there are a variety of reasons for this among them they have romanced the idea of a "writer's life." More importantly they have something to share with the … [Read more...] about Success Strategies: Write YOUR Book in a Weekend, Gain Credibility
