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Have you ever heard the phrase “success comes to those who work”?  This is most likely true. But there’s one other ingredient that is absolutely crucial to success: planning.  When you create a plan, the likelihood that you will be successful skyrockets. Your plan will act as your roadmap to success. Once you’ve created a plan, you will know exactly what you need to do in order to be successful and how you’re going to do it. If you don’t have a plan, you will be stumbling around working on tasks that don’t really matter, hoping to magically become successful.... Read more »

You’ve written a book that’s about to be published or an article that’s going live online. Congratulations! But although this is a big accomplishment, your job isn’t done: You also need to write a short author biography — otherwise known as an author bio– so your readers can get to know you. An author bio shares information about your education and experience. This proves your credibility, showing that you know what you’re talking about. It also allows your readers to connect with you as a person. Crafting your own bio can sometimes be a difficult task. These author biographies need... Read more »

Some of the most important questions that you ever ask yourself on your journey through life are, “Why am I here?” “What do I really, really want in life?” “Where am I going?” “If I achieve all my goals, what would it look like?” The most successful people are invariably those who spend the most time thinking about who they are and where they are going. They then constantly evaluate and re-evaluate their progress in light of who they are and what they really want. To have a fulfilling life, you must find your passion. Today, I want to show... Read more »

Almost every one of us wastes significantly more time than we know. Whatever your occupation, the majority of people prioritize the tasks that relieve the sense of urgency over the duties that are truly the most important. We also spend a significant amount of time thinking about the big tasks we need to accomplish, usually pushing them aside until we have “more time.” President Eisenhower said that we are too prone to focus on the important and urgent matters, resulting in reactive behavior based on what needs to be done right now, rather than focusing on the important and non-urgent,... Read more »

Becoming a great leader is more about the inner qualities you possess than the title you are given. While a person may be in charge of managing people or heading a project, a genuine leader is one who can inspire others to accomplish something important. Being a good leader is something you learn and perfect with diligence, compassion, persistence, and experience.  True leadership is about striving to become better in all areas of life and empowering everyone around you to become the best versions of themselves. Regardless of where you are in your journey of being a leader —- whether... Read more »

Do you know what a thought leader is? Chances are, you follow several thought leaders in your industry or in other spaces you’re interested in. But have you ever considered becoming a thought leader yourself? There are a lot of benefits to being a thought leader. You can set your own schedule, and people will value your time. However, this career path isn’t for everyone — there are drawbacks to being a thought leader, too. This blog post breaks down helpful information on thought leaders, including how to become one if you think this is the right move for you.... Read more »

Writing great content is key to getting in front of your ideal customers. If you’re not getting the results you want from your content, watch this!  The post How To Turn Around Failing SEO with Cydney D’Costa [VIDEO] appeared first on DigitalMarketer.... Read more »

The world is full of strategies for media buying. Here’s one for coaches and consultants that has only 4 simple steps AND it works. The post A Better Strategy for Media Buying with Hassan Bash [VIDEO] appeared first on DigitalMarketer.... Read more »

Need some short video content ideas? Use these 5 short video content methods to increase traffic and engagement across your social media channels. The post 5 Ways to Drive Traffic and Sales with Short Videos appeared first on DigitalMarketer.... Read more »

Kris went from relative obscurity to celebrity-level status (and an 8-figure business) really quickly all on social media marketing…and without spending a dime on ads. The post How to get free leads and sales with social [VIDEO] appeared first on DigitalMarketer.... Read more »

Metrics. Analysis. Action. This framework will make boring data come to life AND make a big impact on your business goals. The post Digital Marketing Data and How to Optimize Like a Champ appeared first on DigitalMarketer.... Read more »

Human insight is in high demand and customer experience is being prioritised, but this hasn't yet translated into consistent execution of research. The post CX research needs to be BAU if it’s as important as marketing says it is appeared first on Econsultancy.... Read more »

Lyndsay Weir discusses how to build a data team with an external lens, one that is designed to serve the consumer and not exist merely as an internal business function or silo. The post Barilla’s VP Data & Analytics: ‘at the end of the day, we want to get more people to enjoy our brilliant pasta’ appeared first on Econsultancy.... Read more »

For marketers to select influencers who are a relevant and authentic fit for the brand and the audience, the process needs to be a careful balancing act between qualitative and quantitative research. The post Choosing an influencer: what are the key considerations? appeared first on Econsultancy.... Read more »

“We’re entering a third era of customer experience,” argued Glyn Britton, Bionic’s Chief Customer Officer, at Econsultancy Live last week. Britton believes this is the case because – despite CX leaders being three times more likely to outperform their sector than mainstream competitors, according to Econsultancy research – “there are some really fundamental customer needs […] The post Bionic’s third age of CX: hybridising digital and world-class human service appeared first on Econsultancy.... Read more »

Consumer concerns about the climate crisis show no sign of abating. Indeed, since 2018, Britons have increasingly listed the environment as a top-three issue facing the country. This peaked at 40% of the UK population during 2021’s COP-26 summit (a 400% rise on early 2018) according to YouGov. It’s no wonder that so many brands […] The post Ecommerce brands grappling with sustainability challenges have an opportunity to stand out appeared first on Econsultancy.... Read more »

Talk of a “Great Resignation” has dominated conversations about recruitment, retention, and workplace culture since midway through 2021, as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic prompts a widespread reassessment of priorities and working conditions. The Marketing Week Career and Salary Survey 2022, which surveyed more than 4,400 UK marketing professionals to form a snapshot of marketers’ experiences, […] The post HR and marketing leaders reflect on creating a culture of learning appeared first on Econsultancy.... Read more »

The company was once a leader. Then it fell behind. Here's how any leader can find new, overlooked opportunity.... Read more »

F5 Inc. (NYSE: FFIV) is struggling along with most of its peers in the EDP services industry. The semiconductor chip shortage and supply chain constraints are inhibiting industry growth with...... Read more »

Shares of the largest U.S. used car retailer CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) have fallen over (-30%) since its pandemic highs but may be poised for a bounce.... Read more »

Here are three lessons Sandro Roco has learned in bringing Asian flavors to the industry for the first time.... Read more »

It doesn't cost a small fortune to start a side hustle, so take the leap and invest in a profitable side hustle.... Read more »

Cloudflare continues to be sold off along with its peers and it's struggling to break even on its operating margin. However, the stock has annual solid recurring revenues and is...... Read more »

Today’s episode is from when John Lincoln of Ignite Visibility University interviewed me for his podcast. Ignite Visibility is a premier full-service digital marketing agency based in San Diego, CA and John Lincoln is its co-founder and CEO. In this episode, I’ll reveal why everything comes down to relevance. You’ll learn the levels beyond exponential, how... Read More » The post Ultimate Entrepreneur Episode 198: Ignite Visibility appeared first on Jay Abraham | Abraham.com.... Read more »

Today’s episode is part three of a three-part summer camp series. In this section, I’ll share the mindset necessary to understand the residual value of all your leverage points. I’ll also challenge the limiting belief systems and rigid paradigms that commonly hold entrepreneurs back.  You must distinguish yourself among the crowd and put into words what... Read More » The post Ultimate Entrepreneur Episode 197: Summer Camp – Part 3 appeared first on Jay Abraham | Abraham.com.... Read more »

Today’s episode is part two of a three-part summer camp series. In this section, I’ll share the three ways to kickstart geometric growth. I’ll share my diving board analogy that illustrates the way most businesses are structured. You must penetrate new markets, create engaging referral strategies, and continue adding leverage upon leverage in your business. Before... Read More » The post Ultimate Entrepreneur Episode 196: Summer Camp – Part 2 appeared first on Jay Abraham | Abraham.com.... Read more »

Today’s episode is part one of a three-part summer camp series. In this section, Jay explains the damaging effects that a herd mentality has on industries all around the world. Thankfully, he discovered over 30 categories that contribute to geometric growth so listeners and clients can break away from the herd.  You CAN go beyond exponential.... Read More » The post Ultimate Entrepreneur Episode 195: Summer Camp – Part 1 appeared first on Jay Abraham | Abraham.com.... Read more »

 It is fashionable today, especially for smaller business owners or entrepreneurs, to bash any non-tactical business expert who commands far “above-market-perception” fees and prices. These entrepreneurs think that these rare experts charge far too much.  Actually (and easily measurable), quite the opposite is true.The pay that this rare breed of expert commands and receive are... Read More » The post Business Growth Wizards and Strategic Marketing Geniuses are NOT overpaid! appeared first on Jay Abraham | Abraham.com.... Read more »

One of the goals that I strive to achieve is challenging you (and your paradigm) in ways designed to grow your overall business might.  If you indulge me for a moment, I’d like to submit that—when your market doesn’t work for you or your selling doesn’t sell or your value creations don’t have value to... Read More » The post Access Denied! appeared first on Jay Abraham | Abraham.com.... Read more »

Do you want to change the world with your message? In order to do that, you need to be true to your intentions. With the help of Amanda Johnson, you can change the world with your truest message. She is the CEO of True to Intention where she discusses the value of knowing the individuals you're coaching and emphasizes the necessity of healing as a two-way process that benefits both sides in this episode. Janice utilizes the power of story and writing to guide upside-down messengers and heroes along their journey of personal healing and transformation. Today, she is going... Read more »

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful online platforms for networking and business building. If you are using the power of LinkedIn to build meaningful and long-lasting connections, then your business is missing out. In order to grow your business in the right direction, you must first need to understand your vision and goal. With the help of Janice Porter, you will be able determine which connections will have the most profound impact for your business. She is a LinkedIn trainer, Relationship Marketing Specialist, and podcaster that aims to teach how to increase your sales by building relationships online and... Read more »

When it comes to operating your business, one method to avoid internal conflict is to identify and simplify how various teams define success. You must assess how teams collaborate, processes operate, and data flows. Remove any barriers that are preventing you from getting things done. You should examine how you manage your firm and who is operating it. In this episode, Mike Filsaime - Co-Founder and CEO, Groove, Digital marketer, author, speaker, software developer, online marketing educator, and marketing consultant-- Mike Filsaime knows the online business. Mike Filsaime's companies have done over $150 Million in sales, and he has created... Read more »

What goes through people's heads when they go inside your business? - How is your business credibility? Are you trusted? People make a rapid judgment about your credibility before you even start outlining benefits and features. At times like this, business credibility is supposed to work its magic. It's the glue that holds businesses together with their consumers and the communities they do business. In this episode, Mitchell Levy is a 2x TEDx speaker, an international bestselling author of over 60 books, and an executive coach at Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches joins us to discuss and take a deep dive... Read more »

Because of the complexity, many people avoid publishing a book. It takes a lot of effort to force yourself to sit down, brainstorm, write, edit, rewrite, edit, trim, add, rewrite, workshop, rewrite, and rewrite some more. For Kathy Sparrow, it isn’t enough to just write a book – you have to do what it takes for your material to circulate. Kathy Sparrow is an award-winning author, leadership expert, message strategist, and writing/publishing consultant who has sold millions of books around the world. She is passionate about using the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation to set the stage... Read more »

Consumers are wiser than ever before, and they recognize when they're being sold to. It is for this reason that we’ve seen dramatic transformation in the industry in the last decade. Marketers are now turning to inbound marketing strategies to help them attract new customers. It's no longer enough to have a fantastic product and catchy taglines. Companies must now become industry knowledge epicenters for everything customers need to know. One of the instances of this is Articulate Marketing, a content-driven inbound digital marketing agency for B2B software companies. We recently spoke with Matthew Stibbe, Articulate's CEO and Founder, who... Read more »

Happy Freakin’ Friday! It’s time again for my weekly chat with you with the subject that I’m thinking about – and believe you might want to think about as well.  Today that subject is chan... The post “Friday Filosophy” 5/13/2022 (Overcoming Negative Thoughts) appeared first on Randy Gage.... Read more »

She came up on me like a Cat-5 hurricane.  Within ten minutes of meeting, she had regaled me with at least four different tragedies from her past.  The drama and trauma were palpable. By the time sh... The post How to Deal with a Professional Victim appeared first on Randy Gage.... Read more »

Happy Freakin’ Friday! It’s time again for my weekly missive to you with the subject that I’m thinking about – and believe you might want to think about as well.  Today that subject is mak... The post “Friday Filosophy” 5/06/2022 (Making Better Decisions) appeared first on Randy Gage.... Read more »

You screwed up.  You know it, everyone knows it, and now that’s all you can think about. But before you flagellate yourself too much, consider this: You’re comparing yourself to the impossible id... The post Forgiving Yourself… appeared first on Randy Gage.... Read more »

Happy Freakin’ Friday! It’s time again for my weekly missive to you with the subject that I’m thinking about – and believe you might want to think about as well.  Today I’m writing from ... The post “Friday Filosophy” 4/29/2022 (Gaining Wisdom) appeared first on Randy Gage.... Read more »

Happy Freakin’ Friday! It’s time again for my weekly missive to you with the subject that I’m thinking about – and believe you might want to think about as well.  Today that matter you may... The post “Friday Filosophy” 4/22/2022 (Seeking Challenges) appeared first on Randy Gage.... Read more »

When I started my first company in the early 2000s and began studying online marketing, in particular how to build a lifestyle business, I really identified with the 80/20 Rule. I loved this concept because it showed how by choosing a few key activities I could excel at my business objectives (for more on this […] The post What Is The “Theory Of Constraints” And How It Can Help Grow Your Business appeared first on Yaro.Blog.... Read more »

When I was 19 in university studying a business degree I learned about a concept called JIT – Just In Time. JIT refers to how companies can manage their inventory, keeping storage costs down by setting up a system that allows stock to flow into the manufacturing process ‘just in time’ as it is needed. […] The post What Is “Kaizen” And How Can This Japanese Technique Help You Finally Make Money From Your Content appeared first on Yaro.Blog.... Read more »

Today I’m going to explain how you can use one content strategy to attract traffic from Google and use that same content to sell to specific sub-niches within your industry. I’ll show you how we are currently doing this with InboxDone.com using a content strategy I first learned and applied way back when Google was […] The post How To Use Content To Attract Google Search Traffic And Sell To Niche Markets appeared first on Yaro.Blog.... Read more »

As I type this, over the past six weeks, we’ve added an additional $17,000+ in MRR – monthly run rate to my business. That means, should all those clients who signed up remain with us, each month that money will keep recurring, adding over $204,000 a year in revenue. This amount of monthly revenue is […] The post Why Compounding Can Only Be Understood In Hindsight appeared first on Yaro.Blog.... Read more »

When you think about making money from content, your mind probably jumps to starting a YouTube channel, Instagram or TikTok feed, live streaming on Twitch, or a blog or podcast, where you will release entertaining or helpful videos, articles or podcast episodes. Maybe you already do these things, but you’re struggling to make any meaningful […] The post How To Make A Full Time Income As A Micro-Influencer (A Content Creator With A Small Audience) appeared first on Yaro.Blog.... Read more »

Update: Blog Mastermind is now closed forever. The links below no longer work. It’s the end of a journey. It’s also a final opportunity for you. In 2007 I created the first course about how to make money blogging. It was called Blog Mastermind (here is the original sales page from 2007) . I wrote […] The post Blog Mastermind 2.0: The Final Class (January 2022) appeared first on Yaro.Blog.... Read more »