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Goodbye, Good Luck - Marty Marsh
How to Hire a Celebrity Spokesperson - Lou Bortone
Where are You in the Hierarchy? - Sandra Martini
How to Use Support to Develop Powerful Presentation Skills - Larina Kase
Creating Your Business Package - Letter of Introduction or Welcome Letter - Alicia Smith

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Publicity -- What Do You Do When PR Goes Horribly Wrong? - Michele Pariza Wacek (Michele PW)

Have you ever had done something you thought was a really good idea at the time and then it completely backfires on you? What should you do then?


5 Ways to Use Photos and Facebook to Build Your "Celebrity With Integrity" Status - Laura Howard West

As a coach, consultant, author or speaker or other small business owner, you are always in the mode of creating your "expert status." That means that you know enough about your clients, their needs and desires and solutions to help them, that you can claim expertise in this area. With social media, it's easy to create and share real examples of your expertise. Here are 5 easy examples of how to post pictures on Facebook to build your "Celebrity with Integrity" platform.


Goodbye, Good Luck - Marty Marsh

One of the key strategies for success with your business or practice is to have a sign-up form on every page of your website --- or at least a link to your sign-up page --- and there’s nothing much more thrilling than to have people start signing up for your stuff. And nothing is quite as depressing as when they unsubscribe.


Goofed In Public? Here's What to Do... - Nancy Marmolejo

As you increase your level of visibility, you need to have a plan in case you say or do something in public that gets misunderstood, misinterpreted, or was simply a stupid thing to say. Here are my 5 tips for what to do when you stir up the pot and don't like the taste of what you've created.


How To Ruin Your Press Release in 3 Easy Steps - Karon Thackston

There are some definite strategies you need to use when writing a press release that gets results. There are also some long-standing, proven ways to completely and totally ruin your release. In an effort to help you get what you want out of your next press campaign, Karon would like to share the top three “bombs” with you.


How to Use Support to Develop Powerful Presentation Skills - Larina Kase

In helping clients build confidence with sales presentations and overcoming performance anxiety, I have noticed that many of them relate to getting and effectively using support to improve your presentations. We often feel as though we need to tackle everything on our own, and we neglect to take advantage of the support available to us.


The Public Speaking List Machine - Alexandria K. Brown

Do you do public speaking? Then you've got an automatic list machine!


Creating Your Business Package - Letter of Introduction or Welcome Letter - Alicia Smith

So, you’ve just gotten a new client. Congratulations! Now, how can you best set the tone for a long, productive and professional relationship?


Invite Ten People to Breakfast or Lunch - Alicia Smith

Plan a breakfast or luncheon, and invite ten friends and colleagues. Telling them what you are up to can boost your business.


Send 20 eCards - Alicia Smith

Here are some eCard services that are available for you to use with your clients.


Where are You in the Hierarchy? - Sandra Martini

There is what I call a “Hierarchy of Connection” – the higher the level of your connection, the more credibility you have and the more likely prospects are to turn into clients and refer others to you – think of this as the “know, like and trust” factor you hear so much about.


Speaking to Groups - Alicia Smith

To market yourself prepare a list of topics that you can speak on with relative ease to groups. Contact local organizations, charitable or for-profit groups and offer yourself as a public speaker for one of their upcoming meetings. Learn how.


How to Win Over a City of Strangers - Suzanne Falter-Barns

Performing a one woman show at a summer fringe festival has LOTS of lessons for platform builders, because ultimately it’s all about marketing. At the end of the day promoting a one woman show successfully really IS no different form building and promoting any platform. Learn how.


How to Use Publicity to Build Your Platform - Larina Kase

Whether you want to build your business, position yourself as an expert, or get a book deal, great exposure is key. When you get high-quality publicity, you get instant credibility and expert status.


Getting High Caliber Publicity is Cheaper and Easier Than You Think - Larina Kase

One of the best business building strategies is with publicity. Here are five of the many ways to attract low-cost, high-quality publicity. Enjoy the instant credibility and business growth.


Presentation Skills That Persuade and Motivate - Patsi Krakoff

Almost everyone feels a bit nervous about delivering a presentation before a group. Follow some basic guidelines for preparation and delivery, and you can transform your nervousness into positive energy that achieves the results you desire.


How To Guarantee Generating A Negative Impression At Any "Networking" Event! - Marcia Merrill

Want to ensure you make the most of every networking opportunity? Here's what you do...NOT!!!


Are You Making These Press Release Mistakes? - Michele Pariza Wacek (Michele PW)

You have your press release ready to send. But before you hit that "send" button, take a moment and run your press release through this checklist.


Is PR Right for You? 6 Questions to Ask - Michele Pariza Wacek (Michele PW)

PR is one of my favorite marketing methods, but it can also be one of the more frustrating ones. Even when you do everything right, you still might not get the publicity you want. Before you launch into something that could end with you becoming hairless (and investing in a sizeable hat collection) ask yourself the following questions.


Discover 5 Crucial Tips To Get Powerful PR Now! - Bonita L. Richter

Imagine floods of people visiting your retail store or Web site, and buying $1,000’s of dollars of product…and you didn’t have to spend a dime! The MOST powerful marketing and advertising on the planet is available to just about every business... yet over 90% of businesses never use it! Not even once! A well-written press release targeted to the proper media contacts can change your life.


3 Tips To Create Mini-Celebrity Status In Your Industry - Kendall SummerHawk

Getting your name on everyone's lips in your niche market ought to be a priority for every coach, consultant, designer and every other small business owner. By cultivating "mini celebrity" status for yourself within your industry, the more your business will begin to produce the kind of opportunities, money, prestige and fulfillment you desire. Here are 3 quick tips to help get you started:


1 Sure-Fire Way to Get Networking Results - Heather Dominick

I remember being introduced to the concept of "business networking" when I started my first business. I thought, I will NEVER be able to do this. I remember getting ready to go to my first networking event and whining to my husband (then boyfriend), "I was miserable at this kind of thing when I was dating! How could this ever help my business?" And then I realized about networking what I've come to know about so many aspects of building business ...


Getting Ready For Your Big Media Moment - Maureen O'Crean

Have you ever caught yourself watching TV news or shows and see someone else talking about your idea, product or service? If you’re like most of us, you declare, that Should Have Been Me? What did your competition do right? Preparation is the answer and it is a key ingredient in your formula for success. Learn how to get ready for your big media moment.


Five Ways to Improve Your Company's Vibe - Erin Blaskie

Dictionary.com defines 'vibe' as a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively; "that place gave me bad vibrations"; "it gave me a nostalgic vibe". How can someone improve or create a vibe in their business?


7 Tips for Building Relationships & Guaranteeing Repeat Business - Wendy Weiss

Learn tips for building relationships and guaranteeing repeat business.


How to Hire a Celebrity Spokesperson - Lou Bortone

Celebrity endorsements are a staple in advertising, with more than 20% of all ads today featuring a famous face, voice or likeness. The reason is simple: Celebrities sell. Consumers pay attention to celebrities because they are attracted to the familiar. Using a celebrity to promote your company can add awareness, credibility and star power to your business. Hollywood veteran Lou Bortone explains how.


Word-of-Mouth Marketing - Lou Bortone

Word-of-Mouth marketing may be the oldest form of advertising but, as a marketing discipline, "WOM" is still a relatively new phenomenon. Viral marketing, buzz marketing, blogging, community marketing, customer evangelism and other "consumer-to-consumer" techniques all inspire people to recommend your product or service. Properly executed, WOM marketing is an incredibly effective weapon in your marketing arsenal, because the message comes from a trusted source.


The Secrets of Public Access TV: Five Steps to Becoming a Local TV Star - Lou Bortone

Local public access TV stations may be the best kept secret in America. Where else can you get free access to training, equipment, support and the local airwaves all in one location? For solopreneurs, local access TV is an opportunity to produce your own TV show, become known in the community and build your reputation as an expert in your field.


5 Simple Strategies To Get Noticed By The Media - Kristine Closer

Haven't you read an article or seen a news story recently where you thought, "I could do that." But, how come it was someone else and not YOU on TV/radio or in the newspaper? Chances are they've done the work to get noticed. Sounds daunting, doesn't it? It doesn't have to be. The good news is there are a few low and no-cost strategies to help YOU get noticed by the media. Here are five publicity tips you can implement today.


HELP: I need a Press Kit - Monikah J. Ogando

The purpose of a press kit is to let the outside world into the inner workings of your organization. Paint a picture. Tell your story. And do it all with your audience�s listening in mind. Speak to their listening. Do they want to see your experience? Are they more interested in finding out your credentials? Or how well known you are in your community? Find out how to do this and what is needed in a press kit.


Turn Media Interviews into Sales - Susan Harrow

You want to develop soundbites that speak to who you are, what you do and how well you do it. Susan Harrow of PRSecrets shows you how.


Attract Clients and Customers with Free Media Placement - Marisa D'Vari

How do you boost your business? It all starts with what is called a "press release" or "media release." Learn the secrets of getting your release noticed by the media.


5 Tips to Become a Soundbite Genius - Susan Harrow

Follow these five tips to becoming a soundbite genius.


5 Ways to Use Soundbites Skillfully - Susan Harrow

You have nine seconds to tell the world your message. Are you prepared? Discover the five ways for developing the right soundbites.


When It's OK to Brag - C.J. Hayden

Most of the time, the only people aware of significant events in our business are the individuals to whom we are speaking. We are hanging back when there's boasting to be done.



How to Use Public Speaking to Attract Clients - Steven Van Yoder

Speaking is a marketing strategy you can immediately embrace to get in front of potential customers. Speaking puts you within handshaking distance of your best prospects, many times helping you close sales before you leave the room.



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