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  • “Know, Like, and Trust” Doesn’t Work in Sales Unless…

    I see lots of people spouting off about how people will do business with people they know, like, and trust. They wax poetic about how important it is to network and get people to know and like you before you ask for the business. They even quote very smart people like Bob Burg, author of…

  • How I Went from a Day Job to my Dream Job

    Have you considered what it would be like to have your dream job? Can you imagine getting paid to do the things you are passionate about? Sounds like a cool gig, right? Unfortunately, 86% of people feel stuck in their day jobs. I know you are thinking, “So what? At least those people have jobs.”…

  • Behind the Scenes of a Virtual Book Launch Party

    Behind the Scenes of a Virtual Book Launch Party

    One of the most effective ways to launch your new book or product is to have a launch call or webinar. If you arrange it so that it’s a party-like atmosphere with special guests, interviews, and other giveaways and tie it to social media activity, you can get a ton of traction, awareness, and drive…

  • The Power of Podcasts

    If you market your products or services online, you know how challenging it can be to fight through the clutter and get your message out there. Most people employ what I call a “spray and pray” marketing campaign, where they simply spray their message all over the place and hope a few people receive it…

  • What’s Your Excuse?

    Last week I had the honor and privilege of spending some time with one of the most inspirational and motivational people I’ve ever met, Nick Vujicic. In case you don’t know his story, here’s a quick overview: Nick was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, which is a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four…

  • Secrets of Content Creation

    If you follow me or my blog, it’s safe for me to assume that you have some aspiration of becoming a well known author, speaker, trainer, coach or someone who derives income from sharing their knowledge and expertise. And if you are are like me, you’ve probably assumed that those people make most, if not…

  • “You’re so lucky!”

    As I’ve made the holiday social circuit this year I’ve noticed a few things that keep popping up in conversation: 1) The people who keep using words and phrases like, “aren’t you worried?”, “I’m just concerned that”, and “I just can’t bring myself to…” are the same people who are in the same place they…

  • How stable is your ride to the top?

    Now, more than ever, financial diversification is crucial for your long term financial success. If you don’t currently have multiple streams of income, now is a good time to start doing something about that. Post by Dave Gambrill.

  • Leveraging the Power of G+ and Hangouts for Business

    Post by Dave Gambrill.

  • You Want More? Become More.

    There has been a lot of talk and media coverage in the United States over the last few weeks regarding the “plight” of minimum wage, service workers. The unions and other groups that support this workforce use the argument that no person should have to endure those wages long term. And guess what? I agree.…