by Shaun Nestor | Jan 5, 2018 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
Passion and good intent are funny things. When we get an idea for something, we pursue it with great fervor. We think of the grandness of our vision and how it will change the lives of those around us and those who use it. We think about our future with this new idea...
by Shaun Nestor | Jan 3, 2018 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
It’s common to want to emulate those who we look up to. We hear the success stories of other business tycoons and think ourselves, “If I can just do that, I will experience the same success they enjoy.” The fallacy is that we are comparing our...
by Shaun Nestor | Jan 11, 2017 | Pursuing Your Passion
Not only is it a way to take others further, faster – but I fully anticipate it will do the same for me. I believe most folks have their choice of open doors. Opportunities that seemingly “just appear” before them. Some open doors are meant to walk by while some...
by Shaun Nestor | May 22, 2016 | Pursuing Your Passion
It’s easy to get caught up in the every day. The mundane cycle that repeats endlessly for seemingly no reason. Instead of accepting the status quo, take inventory of your activities and examine their purpose. Question your routine. Create art that attracts....
by Emily Esposito | May 11, 2016 | Pursuing Your Passion
When you first start out as a freelancer, you find complete joy in cutting out a commute and wearing whatever you want during the day (even PJs). However, after a couple months of wearing lounge-y clothes during the day and answering work emails at night, you may find...
by Shaun Nestor | Feb 18, 2016 | Pursuing Your Passion
I love this image found on Britney Jones’ Facebook profile. She is a stylist for Stella & Dot, the fashion and jewelry retailer. But she is not defined by her title. I suspect that any reader of this site could easily identify with the title “Salesperson” or...
by Shaun Nestor | Dec 7, 2015 | Pursuing Your Passion
In school, work, and play, it is easy to get swept up in the moment and lose sight of the longterm goal. The number of things demanding our attention seem to grow each day. It is hard to keep from being overwhelmed or consumed by everything. Of course, in the...
by Shaun Nestor | Nov 23, 2015 | Agencies & Brands, Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
In real estate investing, there are a few key strategies successful investors use to mitigate their risk: Never over-extend yourself Buy in a single market that you can monitor, study, and understand Never buy based on emotion Look for an angle to add value to an...
by Shaun Nestor | Nov 16, 2015 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
How many people on this planet can say they have done all the things you have done? How many others have faced the same trials and sorrows? How many can boast of having the same emotions, reactions, viewpoints, bias, suspicions, opinions, hypothesis, and feelings? You...
by Shaun Nestor | Jul 30, 2015 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
As entrepreneurs, it is really hard to not think about your business or your ideas. There is always so much to work on, it may seem like the To Do list gets longer the more you’re away from “work”. You may even feel guilty for not working when...
by Emily Esposito | Jul 27, 2015 | Pursuing Your Passion
What if you could get the inside scoop about your passion from someone who has years of experience? What if you could learn the challenges associated with your passion ahead of time and prepare yourself? What if you could get connected to a whole network of people in...
by Emily Esposito | Jul 23, 2015 | Pursuing Your Passion
What’s the difference between a passion and a hobby? They can seem very similar — both are what you enjoy, what you spend a lot of time doing, and what you would do even if no one paid you. But, how do you know if you are a recreational blogger or if you should...
by Emily Esposito | Jul 16, 2015 | Pursuing Your Passion
“I Quit My Six-Figure Corporate Job to Pursue My Passions.” “How I Quit My IT Job at 35 to Pursue My Passion.” “How I Quit My Job and Found Myself.” We’ve all seen the headlines. Someone making great money quits his job to follow his passion. And, lo and behold, he...
by Emily Esposito | Jul 9, 2015 | Pursuing Your Passion
You’ve already done the hard part. You’ve identified your passion. You’ve experienced that euphoric high when you’re in the zone and love what you’re doing. And, let’s be honest, as soon as you pinpoint that passion and let your mind wander to your dream job, there’s...
by Shaun Nestor | Jun 30, 2015 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
The first rule to finding a great mentor: you do not talk about finding a great mentor. Seriously. We often think of finding a mentor like finding a job. You search online for a couple hours, make the ask and “apply” to be someone’s mentee, and wait to hear if you’ll...
by Shaun Nestor | Jun 8, 2015 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
“Too much month at the end of the money” I first heard that quote in 2004 when I was involved in a round-the-world internet marketing conference circuit. Over the years, I’ve found it to be an incredibly succinct statement that can be applied not...
by Shaun Nestor | Apr 27, 2015 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
I’m not sure if my grandma could articulate what I do, exactly. And I know my folks have a good idea, but, in general, it’s a bit of a mystery to those around me. They know I do “internet stuff” and help companies, but that’s about it....
by Emily Esposito | Feb 4, 2015 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
While discovering the “true you” and your “place in life” can sound like themes to a Disney movie, these favorite childhood characters may be on to something. Finding the passion and purpose of your agency is a real journey, one where you’ll learn more about yourself,...
by Shaun Nestor | Jan 29, 2015 | Agencies & Brands, Pursuing Your Passion
I believe each day is a blank canvas of opportunity or disappointment. Sure, there are days when nothing seems to “go right”, but there is an overarching joy found when you actively pursue your passion. When things get hard, it is important to maintain...
by Shaun Nestor | Dec 29, 2014 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
Every business has a story; a unique tale of how you achieved what you achieved. A compelling story of why you focus on the particular subsection of the market. The reason you get up each morning and what motivates you. The key is to perfect the telling of the story;...
by Shaun Nestor | Dec 22, 2014 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
Success is not defined by your socioeconomic status, race, gender, location, or bloodline. Rather, success is often found in traits within. The decision to exercise healthy habits is what differentiates successful from unsuccessful. Here is a look at the Habits...
by Shaun Nestor | Dec 19, 2014 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
Some extremely worthy causes (saving the environment, world peace, or efficient public healthcare for example) will never succeed; simply because the definition of their success is undefined. Some extremely worthy causes will never succeed; simply because the...
by Shaun Nestor | Dec 10, 2014 | Agencies & Brands, Pursuing Your Passion
Twice I have made the same mistake. The third time, I am learning. 🙂 In two different businesses, in two different places, in two different markets, I made the same mistake. That is, not talking about the project soon enough, loud enough, or often enough. There is a...
by Shaun Nestor | Dec 3, 2014 | Agencies & Brands, Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
“It used to be, you would take an ad out in the Yellow Pages, get a few signs, and hope for the best.” Except times have changed; and ‘hoping for the best’ is not a strategy. Any marketing strategy, regardless of your marketing budget, product,...
by Shaun Nestor | Oct 31, 2014 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
Heard on the news report: “Authorities recommend …” Almost without question, we follow the directions given to us by “authorities”: Authorities recommend residents continue to boil water … Authorities recommend drivers call 911...
by Shaun Nestor | Oct 3, 2014 | Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
“Everyone is our customer.” These words are figuratively inscribed on the hearts of nearly every client I’ve worked with. The problem, however, is that not everyone is your client. In fact, a very small subset of ‘everyone’ is even...
by Shaun Nestor | Sep 22, 2014 | Agencies & Brands, Leadership, Pursuing Your Passion
Next week marks the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2014. Wow! It is hard to believe that 2014 flew by with barely a wink and a nod! For the final quarter of the year, I am focusing my efforts on delivering daily, bite-sized nuggets of inbound sales and marketing...
