Unreasonable Requests: Why You Should Be Making Them
Have you ever called up the NBA to ask them to support your non-profit? Viveka Hulyalkar, founder of Beam Impact, did. Have you asked a night club to sponsor a birthday party to give the proceeds to...
View ArticleCan I Surf Your Brain?
A truly unreasonable request: Heather LeFevre convinces 9 marketing powerhouses to allow her to surf their brains and stay on their couch.
View ArticleArkansas To Pakistan: One Woman's Mission For Gender Equity
Amy Reeves Robinson, founder of Tribe of Women, was asked to mentor female entrepreneurs in Pakistan and the unreasonable request she had to make.
View ArticleUnreasonable Request: Name A Building After Me
“You asked to have a building named after you?!” I screeched. “I deserved it.” said Becky. I started discussing Unreasonable Requests with Becky one day when she laughed and mentioned that she had...
View ArticleUnreasonable Request: Asking The CEO Of A Publishing Company To Mentor You
After retiring from Walmart, Sharon Orlopp authors "Standing Up After Saigon," the true story of Thuhang Tran's battle with polio and living through war.
View ArticleGiving Feedback: Abstract Vs. Behavioral
"Step up your game" or "Manage your time better" isn't feedback your team can execute on. Giving behavioral feedback versus abstract feedback will eradicate confusion and reduce friction.
View ArticleTo Do? Or To Find Out?
Chances are, your to-do list is full of projects and research questions more than actionable to-dos. Split the lists and you'll notice a spike in productivity.
View ArticleHow To Become A Local News Expert
Getting local press is one of the best ways to get traction for your business.Becoming a go-to resource for local press is a fast way to gain credibility and awareness for your business.
View ArticleWhy You Should Write Your B Book
There are two people who get the most press: celebrities and authors. The problem? The thought of writing a book is very overwhelming for a lot of people. If you’ve been thinking about writing a book,...
View ArticleHow To Fire Someone You Like
It can be tough to let someone go when you really like them as a person but their performance on the job is sub par. Here are some tips for firing someone you like.
View ArticleHow To Create A Revenue-Generating To-Do List
Are you working on Revenue-Generating activities every day? Most of us don't. Here's how to work revenue-generation into your daily task list so your business is growing through consistent efforts.
View ArticleHow To Work From Home
Working from home is a double-edged sword. On one hand, you don’t have a commute and you get to wear yoga pants. On the other hand, you can get distracted by household chores, and you can get lonely....
View ArticleWhy You Should Create A Peak End Experience For Your Clients
Just like a decadent dessert at the end of a fabulous meal, or the massage at the end of your pedicure - the peak of the experience should be at the conclusion of service. Why? Because that’s what will...
View ArticleHow To Get Your Customers To Sell For You
A lot of entrepreneurs get hung up on the thought of selling. They say it feels slimy, they are intimidated and therefore selling ends up on the back burner and the whole business suffers. One way to...
View Article5 Apps To Make Business Life Easier
I love to discover new and clever ways to get things done, I think most of us do. There are a ton of apps out there that are designed to make life a bit easier, but these are the top 5 that I use...
View ArticleIf This Then That - How To Make Hard Decisions
When you start a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the dream of success. Thinking about what could go wrong isn’t really the fun part of getting started, but making some hard decisions when you...
View ArticleHow To Create A Tactical Plan To Execute Your Business Strategy
A tactical plan is crucial if you want to put your business strategy into play. A strategy is an overarching vision for your company, but means absolutely nothing when no action is put behind it....
View ArticleHow To Create A Strategic Plan For Your Business
Strategy is a big word, with big meaning. It’s not an easy thing to do, which is why it’s so valuable. Building a strategy can get very involved, but if you take a look at these five things, you’ll be...
View ArticleHow To Use Strategic Partnerships For Faster Growth
Strategic partnerships can be the catalyst to growth you're looking for. Here is a framework to create and secure strategic partners.
View ArticleHow To Write A Great Blog Post Your Audience Wants To Read
Over the weekend, I read Grant Cardone’s “The 10x Rule.” It’s a book that will fire you up for sure, and I got to thinking about it for blog posts. In other words, you need to create content that is 10...
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