One of the #1 questions I get as a publicist is: am I ready for publicity? Maybe you've seen others in Entrepreneur or Inc. or Forbes or on TV or speaking on a stage and thought, "I can't wait for that to be me one day!" But...
I've written for Fast Company, Forbes, Woman's Day, Men's Health, Parents, Fox Sports, Golf Digest and many more. In fact, blogging is how I made a huge career shift over nine years ago from corporate attorney to sports business analyst for ESPN. And it served...
It isn't enough to be visible for your business . . . you have to be visible in the right places for the right topics. Most clients who come to me have already tried some form of publicity - public speaking, guest blogging, hosting a podcast,...
Are you curious how HARO (Help A Reporter Out) can help you get publicity for your business? HARO can be a great way to get quotes and features in major publications! Here are some key tips to get accepted by the reporter you're pitching: Stand out in your...
If you are wondering how to get started as a public speaker, universities can be a great place to start! I had my very first speaking gig at Georgia State University more than a decade ago. How did I land my very first speaking gig? It...
Do you have in your head that only certain publications are worth pursuing for publicity? It's perfectly fine to have a wish list -- I even encourage it -- but don't overlook other opportunities just because the publication isn't Forbes or Inc. or Entrepreneur. Take, for example,...
I meet so many amazing entrepreneurs with stories I want to see them share with the world…but when we start talking about publicity I quickly learn they don't see themselves as an expert and therefore aren't comfortable becoming more visible. You are an expert on your...
I don’t need to know who you are or what you do or what your specialty is to know your problem. I’ve spoken to and worked with enough people to know that the biggest thing standing between you and publicity is simply this: you asking...
If you're in the process of writing a book, there's something important I want you to know...
Looking for paid speaking gigs? Last year, I was invited for the third time to speak at my alma mater at their annual Entertainment and Sports Law Symposium! Over the years, I've spoken at nearly two dozen law schools, including schools that I couldn't have even gotten...