As busy entrepreneurs, we don’t always have time to sit down with a book or take a day off to attend a course. That’s why podcasts are vital for soaking up valuable knowledge. After all, podcasts offer an incredibly powerful value add to hitting the gym or kicking back on your daily commute. Not all […]

If you run your own business, you know that it can be tough to plan your next move. There’s an endless stream of growth tactics, tips, and strategies available online. Trying one out often feels like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Fine. But what does it take to truly stand out […]

Jay Abraham is a legend in the marketing world. Over the course of his illustrious career, he’s founded his own consulting firm, authored a dozen books, and counseled some of the world’s most prominent business gurus. Few marketers can match his resume, which is why he’s widely known as “the godfather of marketing.” He’s also […]

Image: The Passion of Creation by Leonid Pasternak Whether your goal is to start your own business, write a book, or learn a new skill, distraction and procrastination are the enemy. Is there anything more frustrating than watching the day slip away and your goals go up in smoke? It doesn’t have to be like that. […]

Image: “seth godin” (CC BY 2.0) by @MSG Seth Godin’s book, The Purple Cow, is an absolute classic. If you are a marketer or work in advertising and don’t own a copy, then I would recommend clicking over to Amazon right now and grabbing one! Recently, I was thrilled to be able to interview Seth for my Marketing Speak […]

If you run your own business or work in a high-level position, you’ve no doubt thought about improving your productivity. Like most people, you probably find that there are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. But, take a step back. Think about where all those hours go. Is it answering […]

Image: “Cannonball” (CC BY 2.0) by jasonippolito When it comes to online sales techniques, it’s easy to get stuck in bad habits. This is especially true if you’ve been in business for a long time. You find something that works, and you stick to it. You probably know the lesson of Seth Godin’s Purple Cow. Unfortunately, your competitors […]

When you keep getting the wrong answer, perhaps you’re asking the wrong question. Fine, but what is the right question? I’ll admit, there is nothing more frustrating than the phrase “ask the right question.” Still, it’s important. Tony Robbins has said that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of the questions […]

How many times have you settled in to focus on an important task, only to have your day hijacked by someone else’s agenda? Whether you work in an office, from home, or are constantly on the road, there are so many ways for a tiny distraction to escalate into a major waste of time. Maintaining […]