5 Tips for Staying Productive When It’s Hardest
There are a zillion things that can distract us throughout our workday. The phone rings and something important needs to be fixed, you get an email that you have a direct message from Twitter so you go check it out, a friend calls and invites you to lunch, your creative self strikes and you get […]
13 Ways to Increase Employee Retention and Keep Your Team Happy
I assume we’ve all been in situations where we had a star employee or representative working under us that eventually turned into a messy termination. Hurt feelings, misunderstandings, disappointment… all you want is one more chance to do all of those things that would have kept them around and happy for years to come. My […]
Doing Is Learning. Learning Creates Achievement. Achievement Opens Doors.
I giggle every time someone asks me what I do for a living. I giggle because I don’t know how to possibly answer that in a quick sentence or two. I could say “web design and development and Internet marketing” but then what about the rest? I also work with hundreds of authors around the […]
If You Don’t Stay Current, You’ll Fall Behind
The Internet is an ever-changing, incredibly fast-paced force. If you aren’t willing to keep up with it, then reconsider starting a website in the first place. Every creative mind can come up with some ideas of how to improve whatever they are interested in – business, art, mechanics, personal development, etc. An entrepreneur will get […]
My Internet Marketing and Online Business Philosophies
I almost feel a little bad for people trying to get into the online business world today. By now the Internet has been around long enough to where we’ve heard loads of “experts” say they have the “cure” to whatever your problem is. You’ve got one SEO guy screaming in your ear that the #1 […]
Do You Feel Frozen In This Economy? 5 Tips to Get Energy & Take Action Again
I see it happening everywhere. Entrepreneurs know what they need to do, they get inspired, but when it comes to taking action… they freeze. This got me inspired to write a blog post in hopes of spreading awareness, then offering some solutions to get you back on your feet again. I have been one of […]
Thank You for the Kind Words, Sheri!
The following message was sent to me from an AWESOME client based in New Zealand. Marty and I help authors, speakers, and business owners with Product Creation. We can Skype with long-distance clients or do in-person product creation sessions for local clients. We have had extraordinary feedback from these sessions. I had to share Sheri’s […]
“I Ran Out of Things to Write About on My Blog!”
…Sound familiar? Today, I have 3 quick tips to get you back on your feet and writing again. This is a common thought among bloggers and writers who have had a blog or website for over 6 months. See below for my hit list of ideas to get you fueled so you can go back […]
What Do Entrepreneurs and Olympic Athletes Have in Common?
Last night I watched as incredible men and women athletes skated down a mountainous wall of ice or snowboarded up one. World athlete leader after another, I began to find the common denominators. They all felt overwhelmed with guilt and disappointment when they lost, they all showed a combo look of fear and confidence before […]
Your Inspiration Today: Rocky Balboa’s Speech to His Son
“It ‘ain’t about how hard you’re hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward – how much you can take, and keep moving forward!” When I heard this, it was as if stars aligned and it all suddenly made so much sense. I’ve heard similar phrases and words, but this […]
