Fast Track Business Development in 2014 Now!
Typically, during the last two weeks of December business slows down a bit for entrepreneurs. The inflow of email will decline as will client appointments. Take advantage of everyone else being in the holiday frame of mind. This gives you added time to focus on your wish list as well as hand you a head-start …
Ensure Potential Connections Accept Your Connection Requests
If you’re using social media for businesses, then you likely want to not only connect with existing friends and colleagues, but also identify and connect with new influencers, potential clients, etc. While social media gives us access to people in key positions, and around the world, there is one fact that anyone with the goal …
Side-Hustling: Tracy DiNunzio, Founder of Tradesy
I went to college to study marketing. When I graduated, I began working at an agency, and very much enjoyed my job. However, in today’s market, it is difficult to get everything you need from a “day job.” So I wrote, on this blog and on others. I started doing comedy on nights and weekends, …
Maximize Content Marketing by Repurposing
Content is king. Content showcases your expertise, is affordable to create, and easy to distribute. The challenge is producing quality content on a regular basis. The answer is to repurpose content you already have into other formats. Here are tips for turning one piece of content into several resources.
1. List content you already have. …
Solopreneurs: Jabbing and Right Hooks Matter to Your Brand
With social media being an important facet of many people’s lives, it makes sense for a business owner to appreciate and integrate the same in their interactions with clients. However, not many solopreneurs have been able to properly make use of social media, mainly because they understand little about it, or focus on the wrong …
The Seven Habits of Lackadaisical Job Seekers
WARNING: Occasionally I lapse into tough love mode when trying to get the attention of those who are carelessly hurting themselves and their loved ones. This is one of those times. Over the years, I have seen more than my share of job seekers lose their marriages, their homes, and more due to being lackadaisical. …
The Holiday You
When we speak of Christmas and New Year’s Eve we generally think of happy times, as well as of those who become more forgiving and giving, too. It’s curious why this isn’t the norm all year round.
As a business professional, being a better person is critical for attracting the right attention and clientele. Your …
Rodeo Girl: An Interview with Darcy LaPier
Last week, I sat down in New York City with model-turned-rodeo queen Darcy LaPier, star of the new hit A&E reality series “Rodeo Girls.” Darcy has had an incredible career as a model, businesswoman, and now professional barrel racer. She has also been subjected to the wrath of tabloids as a result of a few …
You’re “IT”
When I was a kid, one of the favorite games to play in the neighborhood was called “IT”. The premise of the game was a simple one. One person was “IT” and had to cover his eyes and count to twenty. During this time, the rest of the players would hide. After the “IT” person …
Personal Branding Weekly – Readers are Leaders
In 23 days, 2014 will arrive! Because my work is highly focused on small business owners, they are doing one or more of the following as 2013 comes to an end:
Hustling like crazy – selling products and services. Reviewing 2013 and setting goals and strategies for 2014. Moaning that no one will make a…