Insights from the Trenches
Innovative yet practical tools, tips and resources derived from a voracious love of learning and over 20 years of working with clients around the world.
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Smartphone + Magisto + You = Video Must-See Magic
Magisto is a new smartphone app that automatically edits iPhone or Android footage (video and photographic) into a finished video.… Read More >
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Federal Government Shutdown — Learning to Survive Then Thrive
As you likely know, the US Government has partially shutdown. The last time this happened, 17 years ago, I was… Read More >
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Implementation Fail: How 4 Businesses Cost Themselves Customers and Revenue
Having an awesome, or even “just good”, idea is only part of the equation. The process to make it happen… Read More >
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120 Ways to Promote Your Blog Infographic
Looking for ways to increase your blog traffic? Check out this infographic, which could possibly be the world record holder… Read More >
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The Future of Marketing
WOW! Hard to believe it’s the start of the 4th quarter and we’re already into October. Last week DH (Darling… Read More >
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Announcing the Winners from Solo-E's 10th Anniversary Ultimate Giveaway
Congratulations to “Joanne”, “Neeta” and “Vickie” for winning our drawing for 3 complimentary months of Get It Done Right Community… Read More >
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What is your definition of success?
When it comes to your business, what is your definition of success? Before you answer, there are a few ways… Read More >
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The Case of the Squirrel
There’s a nice deck high up in the trees at our condo in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It’s… Read More >
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The Four P's Needed A C
In preparing for our upcoming Escalator Profits Path to Freedom Program, I’ve been doing a lot of writing. First, at… Read More >
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Business Marketing: Why Watching and Imitating Aren’t Enough
Recently, I received an email from one of my newsletter readers who “saw” me announce a new program without… Read More >
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When the “Lifestyle” hurts the Business
Recently, while flipping through the television channels late one night, I came across this woman-hosted talk show. I didn’t recognize… Read More >
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How to “Pandora” Your Business
This morning, while chopping summer squash and zucchini for a primavera sauce, I was listening to Pandora. If you aren’t… Read More >
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10 Extreme Client Care Tips for Building Client Loyalty
In preparing to train a local business on Extreme Client Care™, I thought I’d share a few tips for attaining… Read More >
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5 Reasons Your Marketing is Failing
Marketing, done well, reduces the need for “selling” in Sales. You’ve likely heard some paraphrase of the above a million… Read More >
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It all goes wrong: What would you do?
It’s 5pm. The room is going to be filling up in under 30 minutes with fans who have paid extra… Read More >
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How to eliminate barriers to sales
Canvas bags in hand, you grab your wallet and shut up the car. You walk into the farmer’s market, excited… Read More >
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An overlooked aspect of business success
When was the last time you received an email and were less-than-impressed when you read it? More and more I’m… Read More >
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Suffering Entrepreneurial Burnout? 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Sanity
Now a serial entrepreneur and small business owner, there was a time when I worked with the Federal government and… Read More >