Marketing
Heavy Hitters Head to Hutch
Monday November 1, the Fox Theatre in Hutchinson Kansas will be the host to some of the most cutting edge personalities in the online universe. Hosted by Jeff Pulver and Becky McCray, the 140 Character Conference is coming to small town America. These conferences have been hosted in cities like New York, London and Tel…
Read MoreOh look, a squirrel!
I don’t have A.D.D….. oh look, a squirrel! It seems I’m not alone. There are squirrels everywhere and I see them. Now the big question is how do I control my squirrel brain? Well, I don’t. I’ve given up. I am starting to think the squirrels are helping me. I have even let them roam…
Read MoreWhat are you looking at?
Seth Godin wrote about not being able to please everyone, how as a marketer you want people to see things your way. He says “It’s not a referendum, and you don’t need a unanimous vote of acclamation. No, you merely need enough to stay in business, to keep moving, to make a dent. And then…
Read MoreWin Win in Hampton
Sister Mildred Leuenberger, OSF from Stacyville was a big winner. Sister Mildred won $100 worth of Chamber Bucks in a contest in the Our Iowa magazine June/July issue. The winner was announced in the August/September issue. Sister Mildred was visiting a friend in the nursing home and that friend gave her a copy of the…
Read MoreAre You in Pain?
Image via Wikipedia My mouse sucks. It’s old, it sticks, it closes windows when I want them bigger. It’s just an awful old mouse. Yet I keep using it. Reminds of that story about the hunting dog. Jake was rocking his chair on the front porch when I stopped by to visit. His old bloodhood,…
Read MoreAttitude Defines You
Attitude can make or break you. In work, in play, in life. I knew a man who was negative all the time. Things were never good enough. People were always out to get him. He expected the very worst to happen. In actuality, he had a sound business idea, good staff and access to the…
Read More1:1 Initiative
Last night the Hampton Dumont High School handed out Mac laptops to their students. Free. Parents came along and spent 2 hours learning new things like safety and care of the computer, what local businesses provide for their children in terms of computer needs and things the kids can and cannot do on the computer. …
Read MoreChicken List
Who’s on your list? You’ve talked to your friends and family. They support you – some of them. Some you’ll drip on and keep sending them information. Who have you NOT called? That’s your chicken list. Your old boss, your pastor, that crotchety neighbor, fellow business owners in town, the banker. Those are just a…
Read MoreDo These Two Things
Every day. Talk to one person. Book one appointment. Do that for 30 days, and let’s see how your business shifts. This is a challenge to grow your business simply. I’m not looking to “get one”. This is not big game hunting. I’m looking to have conversations and see if we might have a fit. …
Read MoreSuccess Leaves Clues
It is said, and has been proven true, success leaves clues. As you decide to join a work from home company, take some time to look for the success clues. Talk to some of their business builders. Here’s some success factors: Company Track Record – how long have then been in business? What are their…
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