Are you afflicted with Bright Shiny Opportunity Syndrome? It’s okay, you can ‘fess up, I have it too. I’ve simply learned how to tame it so I can stop the distractions, get focused, and achieve … [Read more...] about Hot Marketing Tip: 5 Steps to Go from Now to WOW!
Success Habits
Hot Marketing Tips: It’s Never Too Late for Thank You
When I first started out in business for myself back in 1994, I had a habit of sending a thank you note for every call I went on. It didn't matter if it was my first time meeting a client or my … [Read more...] about Hot Marketing Tips: It’s Never Too Late for Thank You
Do Less, Make More: 3 Simple Steps to Leave Busy Behind and Find Profit
Next time you are in a pet store go and watch the hamsters carefully. They climb aboard their little round treadmill and will happily go round and round for hours and hours. Notice that they don't … [Read more...] about Do Less, Make More: 3 Simple Steps to Leave Busy Behind and Find Profit
Obstacles to Success: 5 Ways You May Be Strangling Your Success
With any new business venture there are going to be obstacles to success to overcome. There are ways you can start out ahead and avoid strangling your success. I had a really intriguing conversation … [Read more...] about Obstacles to Success: 5 Ways You May Be Strangling Your Success
Social Media Savvy: Why I Dumped 50K Twitter Followers
Never in the "IN" Crowd If you'll indulge me, I'm going to share a bit of back story. Growing up I was NOT the popular kid in school. I was the straight A student with the only B being in PE, the … [Read more...] about Social Media Savvy: Why I Dumped 50K Twitter Followers
3 Kinds of Business Owners: Which One Are You? (Only 2 Succeed)
There are just three kinds of business owners in today's marketplace. Which one you decide to be determines your level of success and the speed at which you get there. You can make success long and … [Read more...] about 3 Kinds of Business Owners: Which One Are You? (Only 2 Succeed)
Do You Need a Sheepdog or a Shepherd to Get Ahead?
As I was walking one of my favorite British clients through marketing and social media last week, she suddenly told me that I reminded her of a sheepdog. I was a bit taken aback at first. We were on … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Sheepdog or a Shepherd to Get Ahead?
5 Favorite Ways to Relax on Saturday (without Technology)
Saturday is often mistaken as a work day with errands to run, chores to get done, and housecleaning to cross off the list (not to mention laundry.) Really it is better invested as a day to relax, … [Read more...] about 5 Favorite Ways to Relax on Saturday (without Technology)
How to make a big difference with the little things
The brand, flavor, color and choices (if they have any) of tea is as significant (and essential) as the bread selections and just as often overlooked. When you don’t have the basics well done in your … [Read more...] about How to make a big difference with the little things