Why no one is reading your blog…

You want to throw a party and have lots of people show up. You want to have a successful blog but you want people to read it. It's a trick So here's the trick (and it really is a mental trick).  You have to write a blog post like someone is reading it...even if no … Continue reading Why no one is reading your blog…

“What the hell am I supposed to write about?”

Image via WikipediaI'm a huge fan of blogging for small businesses -- after all, it has worked so well for me! This question invariably comes up sooner or later..."What the hell am I supposed to write about, I own a {insert your small business here}? Really, who cares about your flower shop, bike shop, auto … Continue reading “What the hell am I supposed to write about?”

Want to beta test my new course?

A couple of weeks ago, I announced that my "Social Media Academy" course would be available April 5. I’m looking for three to five beta testers to help me perfect the content. The course is very much still in it’s infancy stages, but I am looking for a few people who would like to participate … Continue reading Want to beta test my new course?

Handling Email; 5+ emails you should filter

Image via CrunchBaseEmail is such a simple tool but it makes or breaks so many people's productivity and it breaks my heart to see how many people struggle with handling it..."How many emails do you have in your inbox right now? Are you an inbox zero freak like me? Or do you have emails piled … Continue reading Handling Email; 5+ emails you should filter

The brand called you

Image via WikipediaTom Peters wrote this article over 12 years ago, but it's truer now than it was then..."The good news -- and it is largely good news -- is that everyone has a chance to stand out. Everyone has a chance to learn, improve, and build up their skills. Everyone has a chance to … Continue reading The brand called you

Thought leadership. It’s not just for geeks anymore!

Kevin Naze, one of my favorite outdoor writers, of the Green Bay Press Gazette writes...Dave Nolan is a family man on a mission of faith.While part of it includes finding a new career after an 18-year stint in the automotive industry ended when General Motors decided to stop making Saturns, another component to his master … Continue reading Thought leadership. It’s not just for geeks anymore!

How often should I post?

Image via WikipediaLet's start here..."Without question, blogging provides an effective way to market your business, be a valuable resource and build your personal brand online. And most folks know that, generally, the more frequently you blog, the higher your traffic. But does that mean you should follow the advice of many to create a new … Continue reading How often should I post?

Mr. Rogers on blogging

Are you a blogger?"As bloggers, we put a lot of effort into telling our readers how to do things.We believe that if we can just give them enough informative content that they’ll subscribe to our blog and never leave. We try to become the best teacher we possibly can, instilling wisdom down into short, usable … Continue reading Mr. Rogers on blogging