by admin | Mar 18, 2015 | Blog
Perfecting your elevator speech is essential to clear communication and focus. I’ve helped many people do that very thing over the years. But (just between you and me), I’ve sort of sucked at doing it for myself. Until now, when someone asked what I do, my...
by admin | Mar 7, 2015 | Blog
I was meeting with Jeff Young (LinkedIn Guru) in Columbus, Ohio yesterday, when he uttered a statement I thought to be quite profound. He said, “Your brand starts with thanks”. I couldn’t agree more, Jeff. Thank you for sharing your...
by admin | Mar 3, 2015 | Blog
My own background is in personal branding, and I spend a lot of time teaching the importance of being DIFFERENT. Not better, but different. I’ve unfortunately seen so many people waste advertising dollars marketing themselves from this place I...
by admin | Feb 23, 2015 | Blog
So, who ARE you to be a star in your industry? Who says you should be the face of your brand? What gives you the right to put your face on billboards, video and collateral materials? Come on…you know that’s what they’re thinking. ...
by admin | Feb 19, 2015 | Blog
Anyone who has seen this movie knows exactly what I’m referencing. It’s a movie about four real estate agents competing to keep their jobs. Their real estate company hires a corporate trainer whose mode of ‘motivation’ is pitting...
by admin | Feb 13, 2015 | Blog
Years ago, I made a statement to my father that resonated so much, he still reminds me of it each time I see him. We were discussing family members and friends who consistently made poor life choices. Let’s face it…we’ve all made poor choices...