There are more than 4 reasons why business blogs fail. However these 4 are the most common. Business blogs fail because their importance is undervalued; therefore, businesses either don't dedicate the resources or they just give up. Why does this happen? Companies often underestimate the importance of a blog. A blog can help generate leads; [...]

You could use help promoting your latest blog, video, or marketing campaign, but you don't want to appear pushy, crass, or creepy. Is it okay to ask for help, and if so, when is it acceptable? My answer is yes, when it's something you're passionate about and you're asking friends. That's when it's okay to [...]

Want to hear something funny? At the end of February, I was about to publish my latest book. Can you guess the topic? It was about networking. You know, going to networking events, what to wear, who to talk to, and what you needed to take, how to shake hands… Not how to network from [...]

So, who have you helped today? I'm not talking about paying for the Starbucks of the person behind you in the drive through. It’s not about volunteering at a food bank or donating to the Salvation Army. And although these efforts are thoughtful and commendable this post is about business networking. Wait-what? What the heck [...]

I won’t hold you in suspense. Do you want to know the number one rule of networking? The number one rule of networking is to know why you’re attending an event, why you're there. Okay, so you get that. It’s obvious, and you’re a little disappointed in my answer, but before you click out of [...]

If you’re looking for a job here’s the best advice I can share; quit depending on your resume to find your next position and spend more time connecting with people. I’ve Never Needed a Resume I don’t intend this to be a humble brag, really I don’t, but I’ve never needed a resume for employment. [...]

Have you attended networking events with little or no plan? I have. Showing up at a networking event without a purpose isn’t much different than going into work with little or no idea what you’re going to do, is it? So, what is single purpose networking? I'm getting there, but let's discuss what's not working. [...]