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LinkedIn Is The Best Human to Human Business Networking Platform. Tips from Phil Gerbyshak
Social media has been around for several years now, but still we can learn tips and best practices in how to use it. Digital marketer Phil Gerbyshak shares his insights on the power of LinkedIn for generating BUSINESS and building relationships. Use LinkedIn to see how you perfect customer is and find more people like...
Do Persistent Follow Up But Not a Pest Says Isaiah Joyner of Reserv
Being young (and black) can be a challenge for Isaiah Joyner of boutique concierge company, Reserv. But through the power of networking, confidence and daily affirmation he's growing his business. I had a discussion with Isaiah about the power of networking, persistence and follow up and some of the many gems, listen to our interview...
Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia Speaks at Smart Hustle Conf with Seth Godin
As entrepreneurs and independent business owners, sometimes we get so focused on business and hustle that we forget about heart. We forget about the importance of people and the empathy and understanding that go into building relationships overall, but especially within the context of building business. I'm excited that Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia (a...
From Sailor to Entrepreneur. Captain Levy Turns Her Passion to Profit.
Captain Nitzan Levy is a sailboat captain who turned her love of water and sailing into a business, helping others who enjoy this passion do more of it through her sailing club, Sailors NYC. Sit back and listen to why Captain Levy got investment money, instead of a line or credit cards. Listen to how...
10 Steps to Get the Perfect Logo for Your Business
Think of the Nike swoosh, the bitten Apple, or the golden M of McDonalds. They’re memorable, and unique. But, most of all, they’re everywhere. They exemplify the power of a great logo. Every brand deserves a logo that’s going to ensure customers know who they are, identify with the product, and keep coming back...
InsideHoops.com Founder Shares His 4 Tips for Content Marketing Mastery
On the occasion of the January 2018 Shankminds Mastermind, by Peter Shankman I interviewed Jeff Lenchiner, founder of the popular blog, Inside Hoops. He shared with me four quick tips for how every business owner can get the most out of content marketing. Listen to the interview below. 1. Build credibility 2. Set yourself apart in some way. Everything's...
How A Turf Equipment Company Reinvented Itself with Recurring Revenue, Sales Teams and more.
Engineers are smart people. They're great at making cool products. However, to successfully grow a business, it takes a lot more. Listen to my discussion with Andrew Limpert, CEO of Firefly Automatix how he reinvented the company and started boosting sales and profits. We discuss the importance of building a sales team, upselling customers on other products and...
How Small E-commerce Companies Can Compete with Amazon
Chances are, if you’re a small e-commerce company, you’re tired of seeing your website in search results after Amazon.com. You know that if you could break into that coveted number 1 spot, that could mean massive amounts of new traffic for your site and more sales for your online store. But how can you...
How To Turn A “No” To A “Yes” – Sales Lesson from Cold Stone Ice Cream
In business, we often hear the word "no". We hear it from clients, from potential clients and from the "market" overall. Over the years I've learned how to turn a "no" to a "yes" and was challenged to do this at a Cold Stone ice cream store. [Smart Hustle Resources - The Journey with Nick:...
Why Facebook Messenger Apps Are Great for Your Customer Service and Lead Nurturing – Elance Founder’s New Passion
Facebook Messenger apps are a powerful way to build connections with your customers. A messenger app can provide better customer support and help educate customers about your products or services to help them become a customer. Ramon Ray interviewed Beerud Sheth, founder of Elance, and now of Gupshup for his take and expertise. Gupshup...
Austin Dessert Maker Uses Viral Videos In Their Marketing #PoweringProsperity @Intuit
Haley's Cakes and Cookies uses viral video as one part of their marketing strategy to get customers and potential customers interested in buying from them. Video is a POWERFUL way to personalize your brand, build excitement and increase engagement. We caught up at SXSW in Austin, Texas as part of Intuit @ SXSW. Check out the...
The Journey with Britt: How to Push Through the Inevitable Losses of Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZxGBY6ay5M&t=5s Have you ever questioned how and if you should continue your business after a loss or failure? The truth is, we have all experienced losses and it's inevitable in this entrepreneurial 'Journey'. For your dose of encouragement check out Britt's story on The Journey with Blue. [Smart Hustle resource - How to turn a passion...