Wild Workshifters

I’ve been an independent for over ten years now.   No silly, not politics.  An independent worker.  Inveterate writer.  On the road blogger.  Take it to the streets Melaleuca executive.   I have a friend who says “I am psychologically unemployable.  I have to work for myself.”  I fall into the category.    Here are…

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I Need Your Help

Click Here to take survey Oh yes, I’m asking you to take a survey.  Ten questions.   I work from home and part of my job includes giving presentations.  I need your help.  I want to be the best presentation-giver ever!  In order to do that, I need to know some of things you want…

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I See Beans: A Garden Tour

The garden out at my house is a family affair.  We’ve got bush beans, peas, onions (lots of types), potatoes, garlic, tomatoes, asparagus, radishes — and room for a lot more!  My husband and I did the tilling and weed/grass removal.  My brother and sister in law are doing the planting and thistle removal.  We…

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Twitter speech: Your Work In 140 Characters

We are taught to have a 30 second speech prepared for when you are on an elevator with someone.  It’s called an elevator speech.  It’s a new age.  It’s good to adapt to the online universe.  Rule of thumb is people only look at a page online for 8 seconds.  Facebook is good for a…

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Does Controversy Work?

Probably the most controversial speaker at SOBCon09 was Lauren Freedman. She professed to having no real social media skills, refused to answer questions during her presentation, said she was usually home with her child during this time – and stated a lot of facts and figures. It was the presentation that made the biggest difference…

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Do What You Love

I went to a convention this week, Successful Outstanding Bloggers Conference, in Chicago.  I got up at 5:30 and went to bed at 11 – for six days.  It was non-stop learning, taking notes, talking to people, planning and being on the go. You’d think I’d be tired.  That I would need a day or…

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Liquid Hand Soap: Let’s Get Dirty!

In today’s environment we need to wash our hands! For more information, contact me (Deb Brown) at 641-458-1114, deb@debworks.com or www.debthinksgreen.com  Thanks for visiting Debworks! Got a minute? Know anyone who is looking to workshift? I’m interviewing! Visit http://www.debrareneebrown.com

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Six Steps For Your Network Marketing Business

Chris Brogan wrote about Confidence and listed these six steps towards achieving it.  I’m going to show you how to make those steps work for your own network marketing business!  Small Steps   How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time.   It’s an old joke and works for a reason.  It’s true.…

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Just do it

Waiting for things to be perfect, you miss many opportunities.  We often find ourselves tweeking our plans before we put them in place. That’s got to stop.   Just do it.  Start now.  Worry about adjustments as you go along.  Be passionate, not plan heavy.  Tell your story.  Ask your questions.  Take Action!   You’ll…

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Good People Day

Gary Vaynerchuk started Good People Day last year.  It’s designed to recognize the good people you’ve encountered in the past year.   What a great idea!  I am blessed – I’m surrounded by good people.  I’m going to give you categories.  I know I’ll miss some people – that is not intentional!   Melaleuca Business…

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