Conversation and Questions Move to Yes
Experience and observation teaches almost all you need to know in terms of what not to do in regards to meeting someone for the first time. The moment you become irritated or downright angry is the perfect time to make a mental note to not do the same. And if you are into empowering your …
Turn Grief into Community Service
On occasion life hands us circumstances that we would not wish on others. But when we are dealt a blow it needs to be dealt with careful thought and proactively. Two such situations arose just this week. Personal insights based upon an experience of over a decade ago provided insight for the two people facing …
10 Ways Your Bio Can Positively Showcase Your Brand
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs …
Convert Annoyances into Content and Improved Relationships
Undoubtedly we have all been thoroughly annoyed in the past by someone else’ thoughtless behavior. This week a person trying to “sell me” contradicted her previous words regarding the monetary amount in question. Nothing irks me more than retracting what was initially agreed upon.
As business people, the most significant point to remember is the …
9 Tips for Finding Your Brand’s Perfect Graphic Designer
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of …
Winning Strategies for Being Social
Conversation and writing are two key communication connectors that will either influence a negative or positive response. Striving to influence positively will ultimately lead to increased sales.
Negative Conversation Example
Twice during a twenty-minute conversation, I was stopped mid-sentence to be told I was going back on what was previously stated. That isn’t my personal …
Drive Sales Exponentially to Exceed Year End Goals
The last week of August and beginning week of September normally sees people vacating their offices headed for vacation. It becomes a smart strategy to spend ample time anticipating what may be achieved upon everyone’s return to work.
New Projects
What new ideas do you have in mind for the last quarter of the year? …
How I Re-Branded Myself After a Big Career Change
For over a decade, I built online businesses. My focus was primarily marketing. Create content, promote it, and optimize website conversions.
Over time, I built a reputation in the industry by blogging, networking, and speaking at industry conferences like Pubcon. In fact, I attended Pubcon’s signature event in Las Vegas ten years in a row. …
Wrecking Things is Justifiable to Get Ahead
Sometimes you need to build things with the intention of wrecking them.
This ties very closed to the idea of an MVP in the Eric Ries Minimum Viable Product mentality.
When you are building a new idea, a new business, a new thing … be ready to exert brutal candor. Be ready for brutal honesty …
Easily Exceed Year End Goals
Given that the end of summer is fast approaching many are preparing to take vacation. During this more relaxed time period, spend ample time anticipating what may be achieved upon everyone’s return to work.
Dates to Review
If you haven’t already, in the future ask your clientele when they anticipate taking vacation. Note the dates …