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
Developing Your Brand
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?
3 Mistakes to Avoid Being a Marketing Meathead (with a Marketing Message Mismatch)
When you've got a marketing message mismatch, you are a marketing meathead. I know sometimes my alliterative tendencies go to far, but I couldn't resist this title. I couldn't resist because I … [Read more...] about 3 Mistakes to Avoid Being a Marketing Meathead (with a Marketing Message Mismatch)
Stop Stroking Your Ego, Start Growing Your Bottom Line
This is slick. Maybe you've seen it before, but I hadn't. Now we are being sent awards of complete irrelevance. I'm a professional speaker on social media, relationship marketing, and strategic … [Read more...] about Stop Stroking Your Ego, Start Growing Your Bottom Line
Marketing Success Strategies: Does Your Brand Matter?
As I was standing in the grocery store the other day, searching for 9 volt batteries for an outdoor fan, I had a brand break through moment! I was originally scanning prices and reached for the Kroger … [Read more...] about Marketing Success Strategies: Does Your Brand Matter?
How to Stand in Your Strength to Succeed
As I’ve been sharing the details of my friends and follower clean up, it’s been fascinating to get the support and feedback from my tribe. Generally everyone is not only for it, but inspired by it and … [Read more...] about How to Stand in Your Strength to Succeed
TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A BLOG: Shortcuts to Profit with Ideal Clients
From everything I’ve seen, the biggest hurdles to starting a blog for small business owners and solopreneurs is the fear of writing and the perceived technical aspects. Well, take it from this avowed … [Read more...] about TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A BLOG: Shortcuts to Profit with Ideal Clients
Create Your Own Language for Powerful Results
Have you noticed the number of "branded" systems, formulas, and blueprints in the marketplace? From Kevin Nation’s Big Ticket Blueprint to Adam Urbanski’s Attract Clients Like Crazy Marketing … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Language for Powerful Results
Success Strategies: Making Money by Being the Best
I had an interesting response to my holiday ezine about no presents. My comment came from the heart, about making the season about more than buying gifts, and focusing on the people in our lives. In … [Read more...] about Success Strategies: Making Money by Being the Best