I hear people all the time tell me they don’t know how effective their marketing is. And they use all types of tactics and strategies to generate clients. But they don’t track closely and they don’t analyze and compare once they have the data. One of the best ways to compare different marketing tactics / […]
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Marketing Has to Be CONSISTENT!
One of the biggest problems I see with small business owners is the lack of consistency in marketing. And there are many reasons for this including: Lack of time Lack of financial resources Incorrect expectations on timeframe and results Lack of systems Lack of Time – Business owners are often playing many different roles and […]
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Marketing Is About LISTENING!
Marketing has changed. Traditional marketing still has its place and is still valuable. But social media changed the playing field. Social media allowed smaller, more innovative companies to compete with industry giants with 10x the marketing budget. Social media also gives a voice to the individual like never before. An individual writing a review, showing […]
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Networking works…
Networking works. It works in small markets. It works in large markets. But you really have to have your head and heart in the right place. A few tips I follow when networking: 1) Give first Have you ever gone to a networking meeting and been attacked by someone that wants to tell you all […]
This is a great article from Marc Wayshak. He is an avid Crossfit goer and gives some great advice on why their business model works so well. 1. Target only your best clients. Crossfit is not for everyone; it’s for a very specific type of person. Someone interested in moderate exercise for a few hours per […]
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Opportunity or Obligation?
This is an excerpt from the ‘Smart Tribes’ book written by Christine Comaford. “How do you live life? As an obligation or as an opportunity? Those who see life as an obligation want the task at hand to be done with as quickly as possible, with little regard to outcome. The people who change the […]
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21 Days of Positive Influence!
Download this list of 21 positive quotes to give you 21 days of positive influence! Click Here for Your 21 Days of Positive Quotes
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Networking Tips
Networking really does work. It works in increasing business, increasing job opportunities, and increasing friendships! Some people are so very successful at networking, and some people struggle and never really benefit. Here are my tips for getting the most out of your networking: 1) GO TO THE RIGHT MEETINGS This requires you to do a […]
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10 Simples Rules to Be Nice
This is an excerpt from Robin Sharma’s blog. So often we complicate things instead of just keeping it simple. As my basketball coach used to say, “focus on the fundamentals.” Rule #1: Think about others before you think about yourself. Rule #2: Say “please”. Rule #3: Say “thank you”. Rule #4: Smile. Rule #5: Say […]
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One of my core beliefs not just in the business world but in life in general is you need to always give more. And this ‘give’ should come first from you. I believe that great people know that the more you give the more you will receive. Imagine if you decided to provide value to […]