Today is 5 de mayo, the celebration of an underdog defeating a much bigger, and better equipped opponent in the historical Battle of Puebla. No, it's NOT Mexican Independence Day (wait til September for that one) and it's not just a day to open store bought salsa and drink margaritas. Here's the story and how it impacts you, dear enterprising one: It's 1862. The French are trying to take over Mexico, with the help of the Spanish and the … [Read more...]
Let’s Open the Books and Let More Entrepreneurs into the Million-Dollar Club!
by Guest Blogger, Lou Bortone Maybe it’s because I grew up in a neighborhood filled with real-live Wiseguys, but I’m starting to think that the bigtime Internet marketing millionaires are part of a secret society. You may think that I’ve been watching too many episodes of “The Sopranos,” but consider the similarities… In La Cosa Nostra, Mafia “soldiers” from various Families would have to work their way up through the … [Read more...]
Planning My Year- Starting Today
In my last post, I shared how NOW is the time to start planning for your success. It's so tempting as the year comes to an end to put a lot of expectations on January. "Oh, I'll be working on that in January when I plan my year." "Yes, I've got that on my January to-do list." Forget January, how about today? Enough of my railing on and on how waiting to plan is a form of procrastination. I'm sitting here steeped in how I want my … [Read more...]
Setting the Vision: Now, Not Later
Are you planning your big breakout year right now? Waiting for the holidays to subside before you go big with your plans? Think January is when it's all going to fall into place? NOW is the time to set the vision for your next move... and I don't care what month of the year you're reading this in. NOW is the time to set the vision for your success and impact. If you put off all your planning for greatness until January, then you'll fall … [Read more...]
Why the Inner Game of Branding?
by Guest Blogger, Dr. Fern Kazlow I always say a good brand is evidenced everywhere from the CEO down to the smallest paper clip. But where does it begin? Branding begins with what I call the Inner Game: who you are, what you want, your big vision, even your connection to yourself, your family, community, and Source (however you define it). That's the seed that begins it all. Even if you are able commit to a business – whether product or … [Read more...]
Power Connecting for Business and Branding
by Dr. Fern Kazlow, Guest Blogger Every problem in business or in life is the result of disconnection. It can be a disconnect between who you are, what you want and your big vision. It can be a disconnect between your thoughts, feelings and action. In business, you can have a disconnection between you, your product or service, your target audience, and your market. The list goes on and on. Unless you find these disconnections – at … [Read more...]
