Comments on: Develop Your Career Like a Business

By: Carrière planning (2) | Resume Rescue

Carrière planning (2) | Resume Rescue — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:04:32 +0000

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By: Lynn M

Lynn M — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:30:57 +0000

Develop your career like a business and when looking for a job — make it your job, every day. This is a great way to stay focused, cope with job loss, keep a positive attitude and shine when you meet with employers. You are not only the CEO of your life, but you are your own salesperson as well. Sell yourself, make contacts (network every day)! Good presentations take good preparation, so work on your interviewing skills. There’s a lot of work to be done, so don’t feel unemployed, because looking for a job is a full-time job.

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Why Are You Interested in Lifestyle Design? | Rock Star Lifestyle Design — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:42:16 +0000

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By: Joe Dager

Joe Dager — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:25:30 +0000

I use a scenario in presentations, I give my teenage boy a cell phone and the next day he has 200 names in it! What happens? Heck the only way I could do that is by purchasing a list!

The opportunity to stay engaged in your life with practically everyone you meet is there. Nice post and an area we should develop. Hardly a reason left not to stay in contact!

By: Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:48:12 +0000

Hey Greg, I think the most important concept here is education. Like the quote “formal education will make you a living, self education will make you a fortune”–people need to go out and invest in themselves. Self education is a heck of a lot cheaper than going to university and you’ll probably learn a lot more applicable information. People pay $150k for 4 years of college–don’t hesitate to splurge at Barnes and Noble once in a while!

By: Jared O'Toole

Jared O'Toole — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:35:03 +0000

Treating your brand like a company is such a great point. I think most people fail at the brand “you” simply because they don’t take it seriously. You have to put time, effort, thought, strategy into it just like a company!

By: Greg Rollett

Greg Rollett — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:58:28 +0000

Thanks Chris. I think it has to do with both your finances and taking the things that you have learned, your resources and relationships with you to the next level. Even if your move is lateral you still bring the stack of business cards you’ve accumulated, the personal touch and your knowledge with you – that doesn’t stay with your old company.

If you always have your eyes open for something bigger, when the opportunity comes the money will find its way.

THe best advice I can say for you (since I know what you do!) is to really cultivate the relationships you have with booking agents and artists. Make them want to work with you. They are investing with you, no matter where you work. Send New Years cards to them saying they made your year that much better and in 2010 you can’t wait to have them back to an even bigger crowd. Call them to tell them how a show went instead of an email. Show that that Chris G. cares about every detail and makes sure everyone has a blast.

By: chris G.

chris G. — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:06:49 +0000

Awesome write up bro!! I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, how I can get into a position to if I was ever forced to leave my current job that I would be bigger and better at what I do. Would you say part of it is managing your money well while being a rock star at your career?

By: Greg Rollett

Greg Rollett — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:48:03 +0000

Hey Yinka,

The biggest advice I can say if there are no opportunities for networking events is to start your own! Use things like Tweetups, find other local people through Twitter local or WeFollow or some other directory and get them out in the open. Even if it;s only 4-5 people in the beginning. Expand by using sites like Meetup, Eventful, Craigslist or Eventbrite.

We have thrown local meetups for homeless agencies, electricians, marketers, designers and everything in between. Be the leader in your community and start the groups yourself.

Hope that helps.

By: yinka olaito

yinka olaito — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:52:07 +0000

Thanks Greg for your advice, guidelines. But In case you do not live in an environment where there ample opportunities for neworking events, what do you do? Most networking online-where there is distance do not help much , in most cases even though it is good,