Use Your Platform to Become a Thought Leader

It’s one thing to be a leader who is thoughtful, but it’s another to be a Thought Leader. Whether you intend to write a book, speak professionally, or define a market niche, the real leverage is found in becoming a Thought Leader. Think...

Getting Clear About Your Platform Agenda

In all of our discussions regarding the platforms we help our clients build, we always include the topic of agenda. All of the key drivers of your ministry, business, or book publication are going to depend on the clarity of your agenda. Without that clarity your...

Tasty Marketing Ideas for Restaurants

Some of my fondest memories growing up in the Midwest revolved around food. During the holidays, the six of us would pile into dad’s yellow T-bird to make the six hour drive from Des Moines, IA to visit relatives in Chicago, who lived in a triplex. Lunch would start...

My Friend “Failure”

I remember going to a Tony Robbins seminar over a decade ago. One of the main points that stuck with me was that ‘massive failure equals success’. I think Mr. Robbins was emphasizing the importance of taking action, not ignoring ignorant actions or what caused the...

What You Don’t Know

Is what you don’t now know really what’s keeping your online platform from performing better? Maybe – maybe not.  There’s an awful lot we don’t know. The maze of Social Media; the plethora of information about it that bombards you when you...

Overwhelmed to Relaxed in 5 Minutes

Procrastination is not the same thing as being lazy. It’s natural to procrastinate, putting off the most important tasks because we’d rather organize files or tidy up a bit. The logic goes, ‘if I tidy up, I can work more efficiently’. Currently I have 2 major website...