This post is #365 since January 1st 2013. Thanks to all my readers. Thanks to all my guest posters. Tomorrow I am releasing two new books. Book #1 is “Bacon Bits is 101 Relationship Marketing Tips.” Book #2, a workbook for the original Bacon book! I wish you blessings, good health and prosperity for you…
Do you have New Years Days traditions? Every year I spend New Years Day packing up last years files (paper folders) and packing them up in Bankers Boxes. Then I print new labels and fill the empty slots with new folders for the new year. Out with the old and in with the new.
What have you collected over the last year? We all do it. Some collect wines, squirrels nuts, maybe business cards? Take a look at your collections and do something with them. Use it, share it, consume it, or file it… but do something. That way you can hit the ground running in 2014 without the…
The old way… write it all down and transfer to a word doc, and then convert to a pdf and share with your audience. The new way… write it down on a white board and take a picture of it. That lets your meeting partners see what everyone shared without interpretation. It’s faster, and more…
When giving a gift to friends, clients or vendors… have fun with it. Make it personal, and targeted. Never give your significant other a vacuum or a trash can. Think about that when you are posting on social media. Not everyone is into chocolate, or soaps or stuffed animals. Keep the likes and wants of…
Now is a time of reflection. Not only is it a time to look back but look forward. If you are looking back, what things have you learned about yourself and your business over the last year? If you are looking forward, how can you take what you have learned and use that to grow…
I have said it before, “If your want to piss off 50% of your audience, talk about politics or religion.” You may feel or believe you are right, but that does not give you the right to tell others what to believe. Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas (or earlier holidays like Ramadan) are just as valid to…
Love them or hate them, you can’t choose your family. Sometimes you have to treat networking the same way. You don’t have to like everyone and everyone does not have to like you. Do your best to get along and function as a unit! Give it your best and do all that you can do…
What are your favorite holiday foods? My wife makes something called Party Beans” which are baked beans topped with bacon. They are legendary. Maybe it’s eggnog, pigs in blankets, cookies, or pecan pie. Food can be as much a part of the holidays as any other tradition. Sharing is caring!
There are times that I wish we lived in a warmer climate… then I see a snowman. There are certain things that make the holidays and winter special. Where ever you are, they are conversation starters. Get out there, experience the season and share it with others. We all live in a winter wonderland (even…