Testing my new skills.
So for those of you following me, you may have noticed I have not posted in a while. Been busy writing my proposal and researching all things book writing, publishing, etc. My proposal is off to five publishing houses with already two turning me down. They believe there is not a big enough market for [...]
Okay, so some of you may know that I am in the process of writing a book on running a business with your spouse. Let me tell you, every day can be a challenge. For the record, I have been running a business with my spouse for 7 years, 2 months, 21 days and 14 [...]
I was forwarded a link to Bea Field’s blog today. Very inspiring to read and incredibly helpful. It was about the “23 Marketing Strategies That Can Make You More Money During a Down Economy.” She polled 30 professionals that she knows are doing well and point blank asked them what they are doing. Nothing earth [...]
I had a great conversation with John Suarez, Area Director for the St. Louis, Metro East region of BNI. I myself am a former BNI member and my husband still it. I am pleased to post this recording. BNI is a great tool to market your business, especially in tough economic times like we are [...]
I had a great conversation with Donna Gamache, Executive Managing Director of the St. Louis, MO and St. Charles, MO chapters of eWomenNetwork. What an amazing organization and a wonderful person as well. What is interesting is the dynamic of this company. Its main rule is one every networker should adopt – give first. Listen [...]
For those of you that don’t know, I am in the process of writing a book on how married couples run a business together. I am in the process of interviewing people for my book and I just had to share what a cool interview I had today – and a good tip for business [...]
Okay. So Thursday, 4/2/09, was my networking call with Thomas Mangum. I can describe this gentleman with one word: genuine. He is an amazingly gifted speaker and has been a member of Toastmasters for a long time. I implore you to check out this organization if you are nervous or hesitant at all about speaking [...]
Recently I have been surrounded by people talking about their top ten. Their “brand champions”. Then today I read Seth Godin’s blog. I have the link below. I really feel like it was a slap in the face. To quote Seth:
“Find ten people. Ten people who trust you/respect you/need you/listen to you…
Those ten people need [...]
Brand Champions is not a new idea by any means, but it is so important you understand what it is. The Venture Republic definition is ”Brand champions are internal and external story tellers who spread the brand vision, brand values and cultivate the brand in an organization. Every organization needs committed and passionate brand champions. The [...]
