Connecting and Delivering

A lot of people wonder why I have a business event at a tea house.

It’s about the experience not just the location. Many people ( men and women alike) have never had the pleasure of eating at a tea house. I love watching them look at all the details that were prepared for them. Their first bite of a fresh scone. That alone is a great experience.

I also enjoy slow networking. A chance to find out what you are up to now. Everyone has made changes to their business. I like hearing what people are doing and being up to date. That way I can give good referrals. There is nothing worse than referring someone only to hear them say ” I no longer do that.” You can listen and be heard. Read more

Social Platform Fatigue

I know we are supposed to be thrilled over every new social media platform  and service that comes out. They are all supposed to be fun and connect us to our most powerful, authentic, creative, in -the-know selves.

Each is supposed to be better than the other, each is supposed to be so innovative that you cant livwithout it. They have a pages for invitations trying to make it seem like something you love.I am getting social media platform fatigue. I am burnt out from trying the new stuff, and giving yet another platform my passwords and access to my facebook and twitter accounts.

I am tired of trying to download yet another app to my iPhone.  Linkedin will post to both my twitter and facebook accounts. It will add pictures. Cinch can add the audio. I am ready for web 3.0 I don’t want to spend my time continually updating the same types of solution over and over. All they do it is post. Really? Maybe our businesses would do better, if we spent more time learning how to close sales in this economy. Read more

How to Successfully Market Yourself in 5 Easy Steps

Wouldn’t it be a wonderful feeling to find free or inexpensive ways to promote yourself without breaking the bank? It may be hard to believe and it may even surprise you, but you can.

As a writer, I am constantly approached by people asking one question, “How can I successfully market myself?” From experience, I can tell you what looks to be an extremely difficult task can be achieved effortlessly and effectively in 5 simple, easy steps.

1.) Create an image:
The first step is to determine how you want to be seen by the public. This is a very important step, as it is how you will be foreseen and the way people will relate to you.
As for myself, I found it best to be open and honest. The more honest you are about yourself and who you are, the more people will be able to relate to you. Having people that can relate to you and your style will determine the amount of success you will achieve throughout your career. Read more

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