Today I did a teleclass for my mentoring group on the “Top Ten Things That Can Ruin Your Brand Online.” Branding is all about trust. Trust equals business. Think about the last time you hired a contractor, either for your business or to do something around your home. Did you look for the lowest price, […]
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Life (and business) is about collaboration, connections and helping each other. If you find yourself not manifesting destiny, it’s because you have not tapped into the value of partnerships. Networking is how you develop partnerships. And with partnerships, you make an impact on the lives of others and leave a legacy of kindness. Be kind […]
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It’s been a labor of love. The Speakers Magazine – whose mission is to feed and feature Speakers. We are excited about this issue. Three times a charm and we have two new announcements. We are starting a Podcast on 9/11 and we have the official magazine of the Black Speakers Network. We will be […]
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Publicity is a powerful tool for any author, speaker, coach or a small business owner. For nearly a two decades, I’ve booked, coached and mentored business people how how to get media exposure. As a former journalist and now magazine publisher, I know what they are looking for. Authors and speakers needs media because it […]
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There’s a strategy to publishing and launching your book. There’s a recipe that makes it a best seller. My company, Ministry Marketing Solutions, has promoted well over 300 hundred books over the last two decades – so I know what ingredients make a book hit the Top of the Sales charts. Assuming the book is […]
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Book marketing is continual. That’s why there is an “ING” at the end. You should always be on the look-out to boost your book marketing IQ even more—but be sure to decide which strategies to focus on so you don’t go crazy! A good overall approach lies in focusing on strategies that feel easy and […]
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Do you often imagine or dream of speaking to thousands of people on a platform? Here’s some tips to make that dream a reality. But, it’s not written in stone that you have to get up in front of a large audience and put on a full, two-hour presentation. There are many ways to get […]
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We’ve been trained to not “toot your own horn.” But would it shock you to know that the lowly “About” page is one of the most important on your site? People want to hear you about you. It’s true. Most people, when visiting a website for the first time, will click through to your About […]
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If the very thought of PowerPoint makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. The world is filled with incredibly boring presentations, and you’ve no doubt sat through your share of them. All coaches, speakers and authors should be preparing presentations. But how can you ensure your audience doesn’t get bored? By creating engaging, fun […]
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People judge a book by the title. Your title can have a lot to do with how successful your book and especially your Kindle eBook becomes. And not just how good the words are, but also how it is graphically displayed. Creating a Winning Title It should: Be catchy Be memorable Be relevant Come up […]
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