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Twice today I had a conversation about how valuable investing in yourself with professional development is. Two other people – not just me – shared how impactful professional development has been in improving their skillset or advancing their career. Today’s podcast reminds you of this and shares a short clip from an online ad executive as he shares his personal…
This title makes it sound like I’m about to give you a cheat, but I promise today’s tip is not only ethical but extremely valuable. I am encouraging you to invest in yourself and get out there to attend a thriving live conference. There are marketing conferences all around the county and world on almost every topic focus your…
In most situations, you will be shown to a waiting area, quite possibly directly within the eye gaze of the receptionist, administrative assistant, etc. Here are a few ways you can make the most of your wait, to bring extra wow factor to your first impression. Because here’s the truth of the situation. The hiring manager will ask the front…
On your resume, LinkedIn Profile, etc. you have the opportunity to lead with a power statement about yourself. Often times I see people waste this space saying something generic like their title in that line. For example I just saw someone’s LinkedIn headline reading, “Store Manager and then the name of the company.” That’s so boring and it doesn’t really…
Online job applications have become the norm for expressing your interest in a position. But are they the most effective way to landing a job? I wholeheartedly believe they are not. Today I’m sharing a clip from an upcoming video series in which I walk you through more effective means for letting employers know of your availability, skillset, and value.…
At a business conference this past year, Rachel Hollis asked us to raise our hands if we weren’t the prettiest, most popular girl in our seventh-grade class. Without a doubt, my hand went up. Seventh grade was a transition year for me and I looked worse at 12 than I ever have at any other stage of life. She asked…
This Christmas season will you fall in line with the materialistic version of an American Christmas pushing yourself to the extreme or will you focus in on a time of peace, reflection, and gratitude in light of the true meaning of Christmas? Life is too short to get caught in things that take away your joy and hold you back,…
Two focus words for you today. Intention and alignment. Use these two practices to make sure you accomplish your goals (and set the right goals). Wishing you all the best for your marketing success. Listen on iTunes ***And subscribe **** Link to the article on apprenticeship in The New York Times
There’s no right or wrong way to become a professional marketer. Some do it by earning a marketing and taking on a role with marketing in the title. Others develop a career in marketing as a side migration from another field – like public relations or graphic design. And still others land in marketing as a result of keeping…
I’m excited to introduce you to Joi Brown who graduated 10 years ago with a degree in graphic design, pursued a career as a designer, and naturally found her way into marketing – where she now serves as the marketing manager of a non-profit. She offers you great insights into: her diverse responsibilities how marketing touches every area of the…