The woman pictured here, Mari Smith got a head start on the Project when she was notified early and she remains #1. Click this Link. I’m so addicted to the Fast Company Influence Project and it’s cool graphics. Who cares how far your influence spreads online? Well apparently tens of thousands do. How do you…
In every marketing class I have ever taken, the infamous “4P’s” have been mentioned. When everything in marketing gets confusing, you can always go back to the basics, the faithful four P’s for focus. To really get places, you don’t need to design an exhaustive Marketing Strategy, but you will need to listen attentively online…
A while back I had the pleasure of listening t0 the founder of TeachStreet, Dave Schappell, speak about his journey through building a successful company. It was a great presentation and he was extremely honest about the rigors of doing so, even admitting at one point that the only reason he was able to get through…
On a cloudy and cool Wednesday morning, for the first time in twelve years I went wakeboarding. The “event” was hosted by Detlif Schrempf and Kevin Fitzwilson of Coldstream Captial. What a cool experience for clients and prospects. This kind of activity speaks volumes about what kind of business they desire to have and what…
Before this year I was never really a fan of personality tests and the like. My experiences mostly involved those annoying Myspace quizzes and I didn’t put a whole lot of stock in what a test could really tell me about myself. Well, that all changed when I did my first Enneagram and later, Strenghtsquest….
We all know the first impression is critical, that first glance, hot or not right? You have one chance to impress a visitor on your site, one chance for them to witness your product the first time, one first time meeting you. Image isn’t everything, but it is a significant piece of every business. From a…
A couple weeks ago, the Salty Waffle Team gathered in the flesh for the first time ever. As we were eating waffles, yes literally we had delicious waffles to start the day, we started to talk about different trade shows and places that we plan to be this year and how to attract people once there….
When I met Ruby of Ruby Press I was immediately intrigued by her business model, story, and values. Ruby began about four years ago when she decided to leave the rat race, so to speak, and put her background in design to use creating custom letterpress prints. She will quickly tell you of her passion for…
Now is a great time to sit down and really think about where you want your product or service placed this coming holiday season. Ask yourself, what magazine, website, or Top Ten list do I need to be on this year? Magazines and lists like these have a tight schedule and many products up for…
So you’re taking your show on the road, hitting up all the trade shows, seminars, and events you can think of that has to do with your industry. Hoping to find new leads, great contacts, and that priceless exposure, you take to the air and tirelessly work all the trade shows you can. The shows could end…