You wouldn’t commit to marrying the first person to talk to you in a crowded bar. Nor would you buy the first car you see in your favorite color. Everyday, we evaluate, vet, and aim to select the best option for us in the moment.… Read More »Are We A Good Fit?
There are more than 3,500,000 Google search results for moving my website from one host to another host. For website owners and operators, this is a serious question. One that is packed with technical steps, detailed processes, and a specific order of operations – mess any… Read More »Moving My Website From One Host to Another
It is time to soundoff. I have covered goals extensively, lately. What Will Your 2018 Story Be Writing Down Your Goals Changes How You See the Situation The 2 P’s to Consider in 2018 How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer How to Separate… Read More »Readers, What Are Your 2018 Goals?
We spend so much of our professional lives fearing that we’ll get fired from our jobs that when the tables turn, we have no idea what to do or say. Becoming a freelancer, consultant, or owning your agency means that you have the power and… Read More »How to Fire a Client [3 Scripts!]
You can spend hours Googling the best tips, tricks and best practices on how to ask clients for referrals, but one thing is missing from all those articles: the actual words that are supposed to come out of your mouth. Where is a referral script!?… Read More »How to Ask Clients for Referrals [3 Scripts]
Everyone talks about how to get referrals — the ways to get your existing clients to refer you to a new pool of people. We’re guilty of this, too. We’ve written about how to build your agency through referrals, the wrong ways to ask for… Read More »Someone Referred You…Now What? How to Turn Referrals into New Clients
There’s a right and wrong way to do just about everything. With client issues, the right way is always to vocalize concerns and solicit feedback. The wrong way is to ignore issues until they go away. With missed deadlines, the right way is to communicate… Read More »The Wrong Ways to Ask for Referrals
If you want anything in life, your best bet is simply to ask for it. You may be surprised at how successful this easy (yet bold) approach can be. I’ve seen it work in dozens of scenarios, from being upgraded to first class to receiving… Read More »8 Tips to Build Your Business With Referrals
Rather than attempt to duplicate Apple’s one more thing, focus on your one thing.
What is your reason for being? Choose your one thing and beat everyone else at doing it.
Core values and mission statements mean nothing unless the organization aligns with them. Don’t write them and tuck them away.