I don’t know about you, but fall is one of the busiest times of the year. Kids are in school, vacations over, and people are gearing back up to get down to business. Even something as fun as fantasy football is a way to connect up and network with old friends and colleagues… 17 weeks…
Talking to a large group happens. When you are at a large group, you have to make sure your are seen and heard. Don’t be afraid to reposition yourself to address the the entire crowd. If you are spinning to address the crowd only 1/2 of them can hear you at a time. People looking at…
Is your message, tangible, approachable, lovable, doable? Can you hold it in your hand and will people get it? If you have to explain it, you may have an over complicated message. It needs to be simple, concise, touching, memorable, and ultimately shareable. What does your brand say to your audience, and more importantly… what…
When you post on social networks… you can choose to go with the flow or strike a dissonant chord! Either you just post what flows with conventional wisdom, or you challenge conventional thinking. Can you be wrong? Yes, but once in a while you can be more right than you think and start a wave…
You may be an awesome resource for your clients… but do you have compassion for them and their business challenges? The origin of “compassion” is Latin, meaning “co-suffering. Do you feel their pain and are you passionate to help them heal it? If you have truly felt pain, then you know why it’s so important to…
Not every networking group involves dozens or hundreds of people. You can network with one or two people! Getting a small group together can give you awesome ideas and insight. Try to network with people that are smarter or more experienced than you for the greatest payback and pay them back by giving them awesome…
Have you ever asked your social media friends for ideas? What are you struggling with? Are you ready for an influx of outside the box thinking? Crowd Sourcing is the latest trend in getting great stuff for a little investment! What problems can your friends and fans help you with? Just ASK!
After going to a normal breakfast networking group (20 miles from home) I was invited to a new group for lunch (38 miles from home). Who could have imagined that 10% of the new group was made up of clients and people I already network with? Sometimes it pays big dividends to get out of…
My wife was invited to her company picnic at a baseball game. We got to spend some quality time with her co-workers (well she did). That meant that more than one person had to get out of their comfort zone. You never know when connections you make can help others… especially those you love!
I have a friend who is taking the plunge and opening a new business. Sales people from Yellow Pages, Yelp, Coupon Mailers and others are circling like sharks on a wounded seal. The best thing you can do before opening your checkbook is opening you address book. Find a mentor… or contact your local Small…