Surviving the Shark Tank: An Interview with Julie Busha
Recently, I had the privilege of connecting with Julie Busha, the founder of the popular condiment brand Slawsa. Slawsa is a unique cross between a “slaw” and “salsa” that is all-natural, fat-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, low in sodium and kosher. Julie was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, and though she didn’t receive funding, was the recipient …
Re-Defining Religion: An Interview with Allison Josephs
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with Allison Josephs. Allison is a noted speaker, spiritual leader, and the founder of “Jew in the City,” an organization dedicated to re-branding Orthodox Jews and Judaism through the world using digital media. Last month, the organization held its second annual “Top 10 Jewish All-Stars Awards and Red …
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, …
How to Start Building Your Personal Brand Today
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Personal Branding Weekly – Persistent and Consistent Action
Losing weight has always been challenging for me and I know why. I consistently eat yet I work out in spurts. Inspiration hits and I’m off and running (literally) and I will sustain that level for a short time and then I’ll get “too busy” and it will be days before I do any substantial …
Curating Your Career by Creating a Career Scrapbook
What the heck is curating your career?
Curating your career is collecting information, maybe projects you were involved with, awards you won, campaigns you created and putting it all together in one place in a way that lets people visually comprehend what your career has been about. It’s a little like keeping a scrapbook. You …
Improve Your Best Skills, Not Your Worst Ones
Several years ago, I was the sales and marketing director for a small software company. One day, my boss said he wanted me to work on my tech support, since that wasn’t a very strong skill for me.
“But I do marketing,” I said. “Why do I need to get better at tech support?”
“Because …
To Effect Change… You Need to be Heard
How many times have you said to yourself … They just aren’t getting what I’m trying to say? Or otherwise felt you weren’t being heard?
Perhaps they weren’t and you weren’t!
There are numerous factors that could be affecting whether or not you are being heard. Some are within your control and others are completely …
Where Are You Focusing On: Vision or Damage Control?
A participant in my workshop was telling me that he wanted to get one more promotion before he retires. His desire sounded quite fair! Curious me dug deeper and asked what would that give him. He candidly said, “I want it because otherwise it will be embarrassing if my son knows that I worked in …
How Do You React to Pressure?
If you are interviewing for a job, you are probably going to get the “stress” question at some point. The simple truth is this. If you can’t work under pressure, you won’t get the job. If it comes up in a job or promotion interview, there’s a reason you’re asked this question.
Consider that the …