#SupportYourLocalChamberofCommerce

Please join me in honoring all of our local Chambers of Commerce for their non-stop effort to create dynamic, healthy business communities for all of us. National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is celebrated every year on the third Wednesday of October. This year, that day falls today, October 16th. I think most […]
How to Generate An Endless Supply of New Content Ideas

In today’s business world, content is an important, scalable way to educate, entertain, and deepen the relationship between you and your prospects and customers. You need a constant stream of content to keep you connected with your audience, but how can you do that all while focusing on running your business? It’s easy. Simply start […]
What my Chambers of Commerce Mean to Me

National “Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce” Day this year is today Wednesday, October 16th. And I want to say thank you to our local Chambers of Commerce for everything they do to support our business communities. Most business founders and entrepreneurs are super focused on just growing their own businesses. They’re not thinking about […]
THE Most Valuable Lesson that Business Failure Taught Me…It’s Not What You Think

I want you to know something about me: I’ve struggled in business and I’ve failed at business. I’ve hit rock bottom before so no matter where you are today in your business, I’ve been there. I know how hard it is, how frustrating and overwhelming it can be. But if you can learn this one, […]
Want to know what fun things are happening in your area? Check out your Chamber of Commerce!

As a local small business founder and entrepreneur, I mostly think of my Chamber of Commerce as a fantastic resource for businesses. But as a parent and community member, my local Chamber of Commerce is also my go-to resource for FUN events in my area. Whether it’s tastings or concerts, ballroom dancing or pumpkin carving, […]
The #1 Factor in Sales Success and How to Maximize It

As the old saying goes, people buy from people they trust. But how do you establish and maintain trust? Here are five ways that you are completely in control of each day. Look Like A Pro Like it or not, in this world looks matter. A professional appearance instills confidence in the customer that you […]
Playing a $20 Million Stradivarius

Ever wonder how a $20 Million Stradivarius Feels? Many years ago, my friend and I spent a year attending all sixteen of the Beethoven string quartet performances at Yale University As well as being an entrepreneur, business owner, and Fortune 500 marketer, I am also a concert violinist. Don’t be too impressed – today I […]
Top 3 Things I Learned by Working with the Best Companies

Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked with a dozen Fortune 500 companies and over 10,000 small businesses — literally, some of the best companies in the world like Google, ADP, and Ford Motor Company. And as much as I’ve helped all of them grow, they’ve in turn helped me grow. I’ve had the chance […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Publish Longer Content

In today’s world of bite-sized social posts, it may be tempting to believe that long-form content is dead. Nothing could be further from the truth, and if you aren’t creating longer content, you are missing a lot of great benefits from your content marketing. Yes, producing 3000-4000 words for a post involves a lot of […]
Instagram Is Starting To Hide Likes…Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing For Your Business

As was widely reported a short time ago with much fanfare, Instagram has started hiding likes as a test to see if doing so will make the app more enjoyable for users. The test started in Canada but has now been rolled out to six additional countries – Ireland, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and New […]