Is it raining?
It’s threatening to rain this morning, and I’m on my way to a networking event. The organizers are expecting over 100 people to come, and I wouldn’t miss this opportunity for the world. (Well, OK, maybe for the world…) But it’s threatening to rain, so I know that a significant number of people will stay home, and that’s just plain …
Did you follow up?
The last time you attended a business expo, did you follow up with the people you met there? What about that Chamber event? Did you get those new contacts into your pipeline? Unless you want to invest your time in cold calling, it is wise to use the networking you do as a first step in a sales process. You …
What can YOU learn from Casey’s acquittal?
If you’re like most Floridians, you think Casey Anthony got away with murder, and you can’t understand how that could happen. Well, I think I know how it happened, and I think there’s a lesson in it for all of us. I believe that the reason Casey was found “Not Guilty” was because the state failed to prove their case. …
Is Networking Killing Your Business?
Networking is a huge part of my marketing strategy, as it is for many of my readers. So for me to ask if networking is killing your business, may seem a bit disingenuous. Indeed, I get a lot of my business as a direct or indirect result of all the networking I do. So why would I suggest it might …
Post responsibly
So you have a Facebook account and you use it to keep in touch with your friends and family. And maybe you use it to communicate with your clients and potential clients. Or maybe your potential employers. Or maybe your kid’s teachers. Or maybe your daughter’s ex-boyfriend. Or maybe the burglar that hit the house down the street. The point …
My New Day’s Resolution
I do a lot of business networking. I tell myself I do it because it’s a great way to meet people and develop relationships that can lead to new business. But all too often, I get into chats with my friends at these events, and I forget to step out and include new people in the conversations. Almost all networkers …
Don’t Tweet and Delete
So you blasted out a tweet about how much you hate Republicans – or Democrats – or your boss – or the local police chief. And then you took a walk and cooled down. Twitter offers you the opportunity to delete tweets, and that might seem like a prudent move right about now. But don’t do it. Here’s why. First …
Does your tag line suck?
You probably already know that I’m a believer in the power of the tag line. And I believe that a tag line should say something powerful about the product or service it represents. At Emcie Media (my communication and web design firm) we use the tag line “Simply Brilliant!” and that has helped us build our brand and our position …
A Twitter Rhyme
I’ve written a rhyme about Twitter.
