Surprisingly enough, I feel awkward in the spotlight. I always have. I loved theatre in high school, but not for the reasons you may think. That was about playing a part. Letting people see the real me actually always felt a little scary. People often find this surprising because, I am seemingly outgoing, even comical….
“Show me your cell phone pictures, and I’ll show you what you value.” A photographer friend once said this to me and, from what I’ve been able to gather, it rings true. These pics often capture what matters most to us—the people, places, moments, memories… So if you’re on a quest to build a fulfilling…
“Who are you in secret?” That was the powerful question my pastor posed this last Sunday. He followed it with an additional thought-provoking challenge that caused me to pause and think: “Do you have light but no heat?” Take a moment; ponder that. It’s a question that pushes us to examine the authenticity of our…
I love to see small businesses that fully reflect their owners’ personal brands. Take a closer look into a successful small business and you’ll be certain to find an entrepreneur that is confident (and savvy) enough to be deliberate about allowing their personal brand to blossom and impact their organization’s brand. Some small business owners…
Are you a self employed entrepreneur? Even if you’re not, I’m sure you know one. And I’m certain you’ll agree that you’d be hard pressed to find a more hard-core, driven group of people. I see them as seeds packed with explosive potential. Given the right environment and conditions, they sprout into thriving businesses. They…
Your social media content is more than just words and images. It reflects the essence of your brand. A disconnect between branding and content will confuse your audience, which will lead to poor business results. Read on for three crucial steps to ensure your content matches your brand. Does your content match your brand? Here…
How do you reach more of the RIGHT PEOPLE while streamlining your marketing efforts?👉 PERSONALIZATION 👈 Read on to learn how this data-collecting strategy helps you connect with target audiences and existing customers. How to boost your business by embracing personalization in your marketing efforts. Personalization isn’t just a buzzword. When you truly consider individual…
This month’s issue is for the entrepreneur or small/micro business owner who knows they need a brand overhaul and is choosing to do it themselves or at least keep it in-house. If that’s you, bravo! You’re a heck of a go-getter! Doing it yourself is a huge undertaking, especially if you do it well –…
