Back when I was in college all things “geeky” were my focus. I was studying for two degrees: computer science and human resource management. Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple Computer, NeXt, and Pixar Animation Studios) wasn’t somebody that I studied in class, but he was…
Sometimes a very simple tweak can make a huge impact for you and your prospects. Have you ever had this happen? You read an email from someone that really impresses you. You are inspired to take action right away and then you realize that the…
You have got to be on social media sites!!! Isn’t that what you hear all of the time? If you think that the way to grow your business is through posting and publishing over and over, it is likely that your business will not grow much faster than if you did not post at all. However, there is a social alternative that is rich and prosperous. Today, I’ll share some strategies from my expert panel on how they do the same thing.
I’ve mentioned before that prior to founding Calahan Solutions, Inc., I worked for a large consulting firm in the Chicago area. As I look back at those days, of course, I miss the people I worked with, but in my business I miss 1400. Do…
Followup is one activity that many entrepreneurs fail to do, yet it is also the one activity that can really make you stand out from your competitors. Think about it! If very few business owners are able to effectively follow up after networking with someone, shouldn’t that be a “no brainer” thing for you to get into place today? Effective networking is about is about making a connection that will last and build your business.
Business Networking! It is either something you love to do or something you would rather not do. Many of my clients tell me that they would rather have a root canal than go to a local event to network! Does that feel familiar? Maybe that…
We all know that “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you’ve always got.” Wildly successful professionals modify to stay alive and running. They take chances. They take risks. Most fail over and over, but they often turn…
“Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.” ~Anthony Robbins Robbins helps us to remember that a positive focus aimed in your desired direction is way moreproductive than focusing on the things that make us afraid or nervous. Success and productivity…
As a speaker you have a number of things to juggle — proposals, marketing collateral, networking conversations, presentation material, contracts, travel, etc. Unless you have business processes in place, you may find your business growing “out of control.” How well you balance everything that needs…