Content Marketing

How Podcasts Help Grow Your Small Business

2 weeks ago | 9 minute read

If you don't understand how podcasting can grow your small business, you need to stop right now and read this.

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Using Social Media To Drive Customer Growth
Strategy

Using Social Media To Drive Customer Growth

2 years ago | 5 minute read

Considering near 75% of adult internet users are on Facebook and a solid one third of the world is active on some form of social media, it’s obvious that a solid social media strategy is important in any digital marketing venture. Learning how to use social media properly from a customer growth mindset can make all the difference.

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Expressions of Gratitude
Food for Thought

Expressions of Gratitude

3 years ago | 1 minute read

Normally on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, there would be some sort of poignant statement about the importance of expressing gratitude. Maybe it would be in relation to the holiday, or maybe instead it would relate to Black Friday. Either way, it would be full of "shoulds" and express how much better the world would be. Something shifted this year, however, and I realized that I should instead take this opportunity to do something different. I'm going to practice what I preach.

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This Week In Business News: Printed Supercars, 41,000 Jobs, and Taco Bell Moves
Business News

This Week In Business News: Printed Supercars, 41,000 Jobs, and Taco Bell Moves

3 years ago | 1 minute read

Wow! I can't believe that it's already almost the end of the year! Things have been so busy for us that Black Friday and Small Business Saturday snuck right up on us. It looks like the annual shopping frenzy hasn't slowed the news down a bit either. A California based company showcased it's 3D printed automobile process with the worlds first 3D printed supercar. This month shows job growth by a little over 41,000 jobs in the state, putting things back on par with the annual average. And Taco Bell has been relocated. Here's what's going on this week.

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Just Like Your Clients
Learn from the Leaders

Just Like Your Clients

4 years ago | 2 minute read

With the recent 34 second victory by knockout in UFC 190, everyone has Ronda Rousey on the brain. It's reasonable, considering the fact that she's possibly the biggest athlete the sport has. However, have you stopped to consider why Rousey's fight with Correia was booked as the main event, or why the sport continues to gain traction year after year? That's because the organization is headed by the sport's biggest fan. Here's why you need to learn from Dana White.

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This Week In Business News: Manufacturing Down, Healthcare Costs Up, and Windy Weather
Business News

This Week In Business News: Manufacturing Down, Healthcare Costs Up, and Windy Weather

4 years ago | 1 minute read

It's been a bit blustery this week, and the news around California businesses has been a harsh match. It looks like recent studies are showing that manufacturing growth in California isn't matching the speed of the nation. Also, workers seem to be picking up a larger portion of healthcare costs than ever before. And it looks like those recent winds caused a lot of damage for business around the state. Here's what's going on this week.

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Leading like a Jedi - Misunderstood You Will Be
Learn from the Leaders

Leading like a Jedi – Misunderstood You Will Be

5 years ago | 2 minute read

Great leaders are often misunderstood. Most appear crazy until their true ability becomes evident. We learned this from Yoda when Luke first met the small green creature on Degobah.

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Steve Siebold's Mental Toughness Secret #19: Champions are Curious
Learn from the Leaders

Steve Siebold’s Mental Toughness Secret #19: Champions are Curious

5 years ago | 1 minute read

Today, we'll learn from leader Steve Siebold. Of his 177 mental toughness secrets, number 19 is my favorite. Champions are curious. Are you?

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Screw Potential, How Much Drive Do You Have?
Food for Thought

Screw Potential, How Much Drive Do You Have?

5 years ago | 1 minute read

Potential is a focus that has permeated business for a long time. As employers, we all seek someone who is not only going to be an asset now, but will also have the potential to be big later. It's infested the way we hire, and now I think it's finally starting to damage the way we work. Let's talk.

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John Maxwell's Law of Process
Learn from the Leaders

John Maxwell’s Law of Process

5 years ago | 2 minute read

Since this is the first official article in our Learn from the Leaders category, I thought I should take the time to let you know where the idea came from. John Maxwell's third law, The Law of Process, is the reason I strive to learn and grow constantly. We're going to discuss that law today.

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