A Cowboy’s Personal Branding
In business (and in Washington D.C.), too often a courageous-think-and-act-outside-of-the-box individual is pejoratively labeled a cowboy. As if being a cowboy is a bad thing! Whoa! That’s exactly what I want on my team.
Why? Because I know cowboys — real cowboys. They are about inspiration not regulation. They don’t worry about rules but rather …
Achieved Your Goal? Reach for More
There are certain truths about successful people. The first is that they’re always learning. The second is that they’re always reaching for more. Not in a greedy way, but in a desire to reach their potential and live a fulfilled life. They understand that the attainment of a goal isn’t the end of the road. …
If You Can Tweet, You Can Eat
The economy is booming!
Or, the economy is booming?
Several years ago, I wrote the press release read around the world. Carried by 420 media outlets. It got me on CNBC, CBS, Investors Business Daily, San Francisco Chronicle and smaller outlets like Pakistan Today.
The headline was: If You Can Tweet, the Job Market is …
The Only Three Words You Need to Know
Imagine you had the perfect response to a pesky question right at the tip of your tongue.
For example, when someone asks if you think you can start a business, run a marathon or win a lucrative contract?
When a pesky question like this is made of you here are 3 simple words to put …
Social Media Personal Branding for Real Estate Agents
Social marketing for real estate agents is a must in today’s world. But if you plan on using social media as part of your realtor marketing plan, there are a few things that you must know, first. Here, we will tell you about the ins and outs of social marketing. With just a bit of …
Keep Your Customers Coming Back For More
I know of a company that boasts of a 95 percent customer retention rate. That means 95 percent of its customers are repeat customers. One of the best ways to build a stable income is through returning customers and clients. Not only do you keep their business, but if they’re returning, they like you which …
Find Your Passion: Achieve Your Dream Career
Listen to any mega-successful person, and you’ll hear them talk about having passion in their work. But what if you’re not sure what your passion is? My passion eluded me for a long time. But I finally took an inventory of my life and where I wanted to go and discovered it (actually I have …
Secrets to a Successful Name for Your Personal Brand
Many of the most iconic brands around the world seemingly have little in common, especially if they’re operating in vastly different industries. However, under the surface there is one thing that links them – their understanding of what’s in a name.
In this article, we’ll look at a few of the things that startups should …
David Grutman: Bartending in Aventura to the King of South Beach Nightlife
Last week I got the opportunity to chat with David Grutman, one of the founding partners of Miami Marketing Group; the company behind the top Miami nightclubs LIV, STORY, and LIV Sun Life Stadium. Over the course of this interview we will get insight into moving up the ranks of South Beach nightlife, relationship management, …
Ask and You Shall Receive
American society places a lot of value in the lone maverick, scraping and scrapping his way to the top. But in reality, no one reaches success without the help of others. Unfortunately, many people don’t ask for help, either because they’re afraid they’ll be perceived as weak or unknowledgable or because they fear rejection. However, …