Networking Without Neediness
How do you meet people at a dinner or networking event? How do you approach a total stranger without coming off too aggressively or being seen as looking to make a contact to better one’s self?
Steve Boyle of No Excuses, No Regrets Basketball, asked me that question via email a few months ago, and …
It Ranks Right Up There With Oxygen
John attained all his computer certifications and decided to open his own business and to establish his brand. Mary, out of work for almost a year, began her own entrepreneurial enterprise; a small florist shop. She also plans to create her unique brand. Maria is a nutritionist who launched her own online coaching firm specializing …
Delivery Beyond Expectations Brings Exponential Results
When you stop to consider being graded in school where an A+ super-ceded all expectations, or a corporate review indicated the same, you smile remembering how it felt. You reflect back as to the difficult road you took to get into that top spot. It was of importance that you get there proving to yourself …
Challenges Present Great Opportunity
I’m willing to bet we have all been on what seemed to be a very exciting path only to find out mid-way that circumstances changed. The excitement dwindled and you began to second-guess yourself.
Gold in the mountainIn the past, my energy would flatten, causing me to lose momentum and greatly inhibit my entrepreneurial …
3 Keys to Create Increased Success in the New Year!
The transition to entrepreneurship is not an easy one. Personally, I was accustomed to having a team around me with whom I could confide challenges, ask for advice and discuss new ideas to improve my selling effort. I found being a solo-preneur lonely and filled with much uncertainty.
Through the years I endured many trial …
Scheduling and Rescheduling: Pointers to Build Relationships
Hectic is the only way to describe everyone’s schedule today. Those still working are doing the job of at least 3-4 people, which affects interview and sales appointments. Entrepreneurs are trying to stay above water. So many have over-extended themselves. Consequently, rescheduling has become a necessity more than ever.
However, some people choose to ignore …
Build Relationships With Thank You
As an entrepreneur your goal should always be to further develop repeat business, referrals and testimonials. Job seekers and those who wish to further their careers need to foster past connections. Sometimes though we fall down on building relationships or even remaining in touch.
Regroup and reconnectThe holidays are a perfect time to regroup …
Complementary Venues Are Golden!
Long ago, I read in marketing materials you must develop multiple streams of income. Having been a sales professional prior to becoming an entrepreneur, the idea appealed to me. However, creating the multiple streams takes time, creativity and much thought.
Over the next couple of years, I created a product line. However, upon first viewing …
Are You Shifting and Growing With The Times?
Recently, I met a highly successful 37-year-old who was one the youngest ever CFOs in Silicon Valley. “Jason” had an impeccable resume and his higher education was obtained from the most prestigious universities in the country. He was a gentleman who moved out of an impoverished neighborhood into one of high regard. Jason felt as …
Social “Me”dia Syndrome: A Deadly Epidemic
That Will Cause Your Brand Building and Business Growth to Suffer
Could you be suffering from Social “Me”dia Syndrome and not even know it? Unfortunately, this common ailment is causing millions of businesses and individual’s serious pain when it comes to their online brand building and business growth efforts.
So what is Social “Me”dia Syndrome? …