Lyndit MarketingStep away from the to-do lists. Turn off your distraction devices and just sit there for a second. What have you done this week to build your PERSONAL brand? Okay, you have a Linkedin account, Facebook and maybe even a Twitter account but what are you doing with them and are they building a genuine perception of you are online? Time to chug the personal[...]
Mini donuts, mini horses and mini cars are all fantastic. What is also helpful a mini vision towards the big sometimes what feels like monster picture of creating a social media plan. Here are 5 steps to create a mini social media plan that will be relax your nerves of where to start, what to talk about and what to do. Tag you’re it! You[...]
All kinds of neat nerdy equipment around my office ready and waiting to be used. Downloaded Audacity, and Lame MP3 Encoder plugged in my mic and in less time than it takes to eat three ice cream drumsticks I had created a basic podcast. The basic idea of Podcasting is to record audio on a specific topic to be reviewed by the greater community. Gives[...]
There are moments where listen patiently to someone who is up on their soap box determined to have everyone from Seattle to San Diego hear their negative perspective on social media and I am delighted. Why am I delighted about sharing a conversation with someone who opposes one of my favorite ways of marketing? How can I be excited to hear this person out? First[...]
What makes a great entrepreneur? While taking a business class this fall, I struggled with the notion that not everyone can be an entrepreneur. Or at least that was what I was being told. Reading Under30CEO blog and Lifehacker convinces me that with the right mindset both of these blogs support the idea that anyone can do just about anything. Sure, I will buy into[...]
From a small business or personal branding perspective you want to have your website be the best digital handshake it can be. It is your first impression. Yes, three years ago your current website was snazzy, cool and hip. However you can’t tell me you didn’t learn a few tricks of the trade since then. So it is time to roll up your sleeves and[...]
We all need a little inspiration. From great leaders and artists to genius entrepreneurs, we look to these people in need of a little encouragement and insight from their many years of experience. Here are 25 quotes that I gathered which offer a glimpse into the understanding of the big picture–the perspective beyond the task. I hope you find these quotes to be inspirational, focusing[...]
Every skilled Tweeter should have some basic tools up their sleeve. Starting a Twitter campaign can be overwhelming and finding any kind of helpful data can also be tricky. Between managing followers, lists , replies, direct messages, and content–oh my! It can be like trying to juggle feral cats. Once you get a good foundation of time management, tools and understanding of your communication style[...]
Sure, I have drank the kool-aid. I have gone down the Niagara falls of Twitter in a barrel. I have become passionate–maybe even borderline addicted to Twitter–and I can tell you one thing: I am no expert. Show me an expert Twitter guru from Mount Olympus and I will show you a taco–because Twitter can be used just like a taco; they both can be[...]
I really need a good elevator speech for a few things. 1. Crossfit – yes it is sort of like P90X only not 2. MazdasNW – Northwest Mazda Car club … no I don’t drive around cars for dealers, and yes there are women in the group. 3. And TWITTER! – Seriously, those who haven’t been bitten by the Twitter bug just don’t understand.You have[...]
