Personal Branding Interview: Ken McElroy
Today, I spoke to Ken McElroy, who is the Principal and Co-Partner of MC Companies, the Real Estate Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of The Rich Dad Company, and author of The Sleeping Giant. In this interview, Ken talks about when it makes sense to start your own business, why it’s not just all about the …
The Art of “Sententia”
“Jay, your problem is you have too much time to think,” I was told by someone earlier in the week. I have to admit, even in jest, his remark caught me by surprise. I replied to him, “Your comment doesn’t even make sense.”
The statement reminded me of a neighbor I had many years ago, …
How To Promote Your Brand-Building Self-Published Book
In response to Jason and Victor’s comments about last week blog post, Introducing an Even Easier Way to Write Your Book, I’d like to share some of the ways you can promote your brand-building ebook or self-published print-on-demand book.
The following ideas are presented with the caution that they are ideas, or options; not a …
A Cup of Coffee to Niel Robertson and His Crowd
The fact that Niel Robertson spells his name with an “i” before the “e” isn’t the only thing that makes him unique. He has successfully founded two software companies, and is currently going gangbusters with his third start up. On top of being an incredibly savvy businessman in the heart of pounding Boulder, CO entrepreneurial …
Ideas for Promoting Your Ideas
“Sell the sizzle, not the steak,” said Elmer Wheeler.
Wheeler’s key message has always been that you have to focus on communicating the selling proposition; the primary reasons why others will want to buy your products, services, or ideas. Many people have innovative ideas for expanding and enhancing their images, reputations, businesses, or brands; but …
Are You a Victim of Yourself
Are you getting in your own way? Are you sabotaging your own success? Are you knocking on your own door of achievement but refusing to open the door to let yourself in?
Meet Eric, Karen, Bill, and Deanna“I’m not one of those people.” Eric tells me. “I’m way beyond that. I’ve got my own …
The New Era of Protean Careers
Welcome to the age of Protean Careers. Yes, Protean Careers; and best you get used to the term for it’s here to stay. Indeed, the American workplace has changed forever; and this is presenting significant problems for many who have come to depend on the “Industrial Age” workplace.
Consider This
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Personal Branding Interview: Sarah Lacy
Today, I spoke to Sarah Lacy, who I interviewed back in 2008 when her first book came out. She writes for TechCrunch.com, and her latest book is called Brilliant, Crazy, Cocky: How the Top 1% of Entrepreneurs Profit from Global Chaos. In this interview, Sarah talks about characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, gives examples of interesting …
Help… I’m in the Dark!
Who was the idiot who coined the expression, “Get it right the first time?” How many of us ever get it right the first time? One of the “laws of achievement” is that we’re not supposed to get it right the first time. When we work hard at something and fail (get the wrong results), …
Personal Branding Interview: Guy Kawasaki
Today, I spoke to Guy Kawasaki, who is the co-founder of Alltop.com, and the author of ten books including his latest called Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions. I interviewed Guy back in 2008 so I wanted to catch up with him again this year. In this interview, GUy talks about what …