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How to Pitch for Publicity

I often say that the only thing standing between you and free publicity is your willingness to send an email. On the surface, sending an email might not seem difficult, but it holds so many people back from getting the publicity they want. One obstacle is that...

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How to deal with business failures

I think it's time we get real about success as an entrepreneur. You see, I think a lot of us who are more established in business do a disservice to those who are just starting out. We tend to talk a lot about our success, but...

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The #1 Book Marketing Mistake to avoid

Avoid this book marketing mistake Writing a book - or planning to? One of the best pieces of advice I have for you is to SLOW. DOWN. Many of the people I speak to want to write a book to become a thought leader or the go-to...

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2 tips for getting featured on TV

I've been doing TV for about 10 years now. My first appearance was with a regional sports network, Comcast Sports Southeast, back in 2009. I found the producer of the show I wanted to be on and emailed her to introduce myself and gave what I...

guest blogging

3 Tips for Guest Blogging

How to start guest blogging I talk to so many entrepreneurs who are interested in writing guest blogs but don't know where to start. I'm a contributor for Forbes and Entrepreneur and have written for Glamour, Men's Health, Woman's Day, Parents and more. Plus, I've placed clients...

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How to Get Results from Public Speaking

Public speaking has positioned me as an expert and given me extreme confidence. That's right - I didn't say I was confident before I was a speaker, I said speaking has given me confidence. Seriously, there's nothing better for your ego than a standing ovation...

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How to Get Paid Speaking Gigs

Time to get paid 71 That's the number of times I've been paid to speak. Maybe more…I feel like I'm missing a few. I had to update my CV a little while ago for a proposal I was submitting, which required me going back and adding three years...

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How to Be Known as an Expert in Your Field

Want to be known as an expert in your field? Want to be known for something? Get clear on what your message is… and stay on message in everything you do. Including commenting and engaging in Facebook groups! This is the one of the fastest ways...

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How writing a book can grow your business

We work with a lot of entrepreneurs who want to write a book as a way to grow their business, generate leads, and build credibility.For their first book, a lot of people gravitate toward wanting to write a memoir-style book - sharing their personal story...