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Want More Success in Life? Stop Using Google!

Would you like to be more successful? Most everyone does, in one form or another. More success in business. Better relationships. More money. The list goes on and on.

So, you’re probably wondering why on earth the headline of this article says you should stop using Google if you want more success in life.

It’s because there’s a better search engine that will deliver better results such as more success. Don’t misunderstand me. If you have a business website, you need to be on Google. And you need to be on the first page of results for the keywords your prospects use to search for your particular product or service.

Why It’s Important to Test Before Launching a New Program

test new program Today’s blog post is about lessons.

#1 – Don’t be in a hurry to launch a new program.

#2 – Remember to test, re-test and test again before launching a new program.

Why is this important? If you don’t follow rules #1 and #2, your launch is likely to fail. At the very least, you could miss out on helping the people who need you the most!

How do I know this? I recently failed to follow rules #1 and #2! Argh!!!!

How to Profit by Enchanting Your Clients

I just finished reading Guy Kawasaki’s book, “Enchantment,” which is all about how to profit by winning over the hearts and minds of people, specifically, customers, volunteers, employees and bosses

“Enchantment” has lots of great information in it, but I found one of the final chapters, “How to Enchant Your Boss,” to be particularly illuminating. That’s because for me, at least, I could swap out the word boss, and easily replace it with client. After all, when you are a solopreneur who provides a service for a client, like copywriting for instance, or web design, as another example, your client is your boss!

Business Lessons: Interview with Nickquolette Barrett (Part 2)

Nickquolette Barrett

In my last podcast episode, I spoke with Career Development Strategist Nickquolette Barrett about the importance of having a good LinkedIn profile and professional bio. We also talked about how to go about hiring employees, and the importance of having systems in your business.

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Nickquolette has the expertise to talk about this subject because she has been in Corporate America for over 24 years, with over 14 years in leadership. She knows first hand what it takes to navigate the career maze and win!

In today’s episode, Nickquolette provides some tips on how business owners can retain high quality employees, once they’ve hired them.

Nickquolette also shares some business lessons she learned from making a couple of key mistakes when she launched her resume business. If you’re thinking of starting a business, don’t miss this interview!

[Free Telesummit] Mid-Life Corporate Dreamers Longing for Adventure

Mid Life Dreamers Free Telesummit

Are you feeling stuck?

Do you feel like there is more to life than just working?

Do want to live a meaningful, adventurous life?

Are you longing to travel and be free but don’t know how to make that dream life happen?

Have you always wanted to start an online business but don’t know where to start?

Do you want to earn passive income so you have the freedom to live your dreams?

If you answered, “Yes” to any or all of those questions, I invite you to attend the free online telesummit “Mid-Life Corporate Dreamers Longing for Adventure. How to break out of professional servitude and be your own boss anywhere in the world.”

3 Ways Exercise Can Make You and Your Business Healthy

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Have you made a New Year’s resolution to get healthy this year? If so, you’re not alone. Many people vow in January to eat better and get more exercise.

Did you know that adopting those good habits will not only improve your health, but the health of your business?

That’s what I talk about in today’s podcast. You can listen to the episode above, or on iTunes or Stitcher (where I’d LOVE to get your reviews when you have a moment.)

How to Become More Productive in 2016

Do you have trouble staying on task during your work day? Want to know how to become more productive?

Listen to today’s podcast and find out what I’m doing to boost productivity in my business. I’ll give you a hint. It involves something called the Pomodoro technique. And it has done wonders for me. I’m sure it can do the same for you!

You can listen to the episode above, or on iTunes or Stitcher (where I’d LOVE to get your reviews when you have a moment.)