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Are you offering painkillers or candy?

Creative people often offer candy-only (nice-to-haves) to clients who need painkillers (a sales-focused landing page, ad, or email ).

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If your business is not a brand, it’s a commodity.

For all of my interviews with an author, I usually write a short intro that introduces the person to my readers.
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Your turn.

Are you excited to send someone to your website?

May 2, 2015

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“Take the story of…”

The word ‘story’ alone is a magnet.
It’s 2015, but the technology of the soul has not changed much, no? :)

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Super sad true biz story :(

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Have you ever witnessed this scene: a new business opens in your city. You maybe notice it as you drive by because a small banner says “Open.” continue reading

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Just a quick reminder…

In business, one of the best ways to start a relationship with someone is to sell them something.

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A book stipend

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Have you ever considered giving everyone on your team a monthly stipend (say $20) for Amazon to purchase books for self-development? Here are the continue reading

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Just a quick reminder…

There’s nothing virtual about an email.
Read that again. Put that on a sticky note. Post it someplace visible — near your desk or on your refrigerator.

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May I propose a simple exercise?

Close your eyes for a few moments and consider what’s involved in caring for something you love. A lot. For example, think about what’s involved continue reading

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Who never gives up?

How do you think about the causes of the setbacks, both small and not-so-small, that happen to you?

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