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2012 Buick Verano vs Public Transit Bus
When one of our viewers said that he believed public transit was an effective alternative to driving a car – when meeting a client, I had to respond. So in this episode, public transit will go head to head with the all new Buick Verano. And yes, it will get ugly. Special thanks to Mills [...]
How to use Pinterest (and Biznik)
Why do companies feel the need to jump on every new social media site? Why can’t there be sites for social stuff and other sites for just business? Well, despite the number of companies rushing to join Pinterest, I think it will end up being primarily a social site – thank God! Now you have [...]
Can social media tell you how pretty you are?
Over the last few months a disturbing trend has been occurring on YouTube. Thousands of young girls have been posting videos of themselves asking viewers to respond to the question “Am I pretty?” While these types of videos are not new, the rate they are being uploaded has exploded over the last 12 months. As [...]
What the car you drive says about you – and your business.
Your choice of vehicle can create perceptions of your success, professionalism, and the fees you charge. Even if you drive a vehicle that says you’re a winner, those empty coffee cups in the back seat can ruin an otherwise professional image. So are you better off driving a Porsche instead of a pickup? Or how [...]
4 things you need to have a successful social media campaign.
Spending lots of time messing around with Facebook, YouTube and Twitter in hopes of attracting new customers and growing your business? Well before you make another tweet, check out this episode. And when you’re done, check out these links to see great social media campaigns in action. Head and Shoulders Facebook Page Ford Motor Company [...]
When the experts are wrong
It’s 2012 and contrary to what many “experts” have said, we are all still here. The earth did not blow up and God did not arrive in a space ship. But then how many of us really thought that would happen? After all, these so called experts were just loony tune preachers and fanatics, right? [...]
The Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2011
What a great way to end the year than by looking at the top 10 YouTube videos for 2011 and seeing if we can find the magic formula for making your own videos go viral. Plus I also have to deal with the fallout from my last episode about UFC President Dana White. To see [...]
Proof bullying goes beyond the school yard.
UFC boss Dana White gets nasty on a fan while his fighters tell students to play nice. And this is all happening while a national retailer’s marketing efforts are being overthrown by a religious group using their own bullying tactics. Just another day.
Getting What You Want With No Klout
With Movember winding down, it’s time to look back at my charitable efforts and figure out what worked and what didn’t. Beyond the fact that I look terrible with a mustache, I also learned that being subtle when it comes to asking for what you want is not the way to get what you want. [...]
Putting Social Media to Work for a Great Cause – One Dollar at a Time
With the Movember campaign in full gear, now is the time to use your social media networking skills to accomplish something great! I want to raise $5,000.00 – one dollar at a time. And I want you to be part of this campaign to raise money for prostate cancer research and build awareness. Please donate [...]
The Fourth Word
Time to Say Goodbye to the...
It feels like only yesterday, but really it was about fifteen years ago, that every business meeting out of the office was conducted face to face, without the use of a laptop computer. It was around that time that laptops with real power started to emerge. Suddenly, business people started using laptop computers in business [...]Quick Tips
