The New Phone Is Here!
Chad Barr
MAY 3, 2013
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Business Development in the 21st Century
Successful Independent Consulting
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
For most of us, prospecting for new clients is the very last thing we want to do. With fewer in-person events we need some new tactics to get us to “the conversation.” As self-employed professionals, we’re experts at helping our clients solve problems but we often struggle when it comes to building a healthy pipeline of leads.
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Website Advice for Solopreneurs
Successful Independent Consulting
MARCH 11, 2022
Here’s why: 1. As a self-employed professional do you need a website? Is it worth the time and money if you get most of your business from referrals or by subcontracting? The short answer is, yes. Millions of people are self-employed. Having a website will help you stand out from the crowd. The first rule is to keep it simple.
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4 Tips for Putting Your Best Self Forward
Successful Independent Consulting
MAY 26, 2023
If you want new clients as a solopreneur, you must make a good first impression. Here are four tips to make sure you’re not inadvertently turning prospects away. Yes, mobile phones can take amazing photos but they’re never as good as a professional shoot with just the right lighting and a high-quality lens.
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Introducing Fan Mail
Buzzsprout
MAY 5, 2024
Over 85% of podcast downloads are on phones, so it’s natural for listeners to click the link and send a quick text. Here are a few best practices we’ve learned over the past few months: Ask a question: Start your episode with a segment where you ask a question and ask listeners to click the link in the show notes to text you their answer.
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To Boost Your Business, Track Your Time (Nearly All of It!)
Successful Independent Consulting
MAY 19, 2022
I’m certain those 20 hours would have produced a better return (more new business) if I had done 20 one-on-one phone calls with prior clients or potential clients. I’m certain those 20 hours would have produced a better return (more new business) if I had done 20 one-on-one phone calls with prior clients or potential clients.
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Answer with Kindness
Chad Barr
MAY 15, 2024
Through the app on my phone for the Ring camera, I could clearly see him standing outside with papers in his hand. Here stood a soft-spoken kid who introduced himself as Jacob and handed me a paper to look at while he jumped into his spiel. Last evening, a young boy rang our doorbell around 8 pm. Another solicitation? A kid at 8 pm?
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How To Give Feedback As A New Manager
Girard Training Solutions
APRIL 17, 2024
Transitioning into a managerial role requires acquiring a new set of skills. How To Give Feedback As a new manager, feedback is the best tool for assessing your team’s performance on a regular basis. Now that you’re a manager, your job is to get results through your team members and guide them to perform at their best.
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4 Tips for World Password Day
Kraft Kennedy
MAY 5, 2022
In 2013, Intel made up a new holiday called World Password Day that occurs on the first Thursday of May. Multi-Factor authentication is your best defense against compromised credentials as it requires you to have physical access to something (your phone). So today is World Password Day! Use MFA whenever possible.
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Website or No Website? Answers and Help for Independent Consultants
Successful Independent Consulting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. Besides, it’s highly unlikely that a prospective client is going to stumble upon your website and decide to hire you. Surely creating a website is a waste of time and money, right? If you don’t, keep reading!
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Technology Ain’t Going to Solve Your Problems
Markovitz Consulting
JUNE 26, 2017
The moral of these stories: your new hardware or software will only deliver the promised results when you combine it with solid processes. If your processes aren’t well-defined, or if they’re not consistently followed, or if they’re not particularly effective, then the new technology won’t deliver the goods. They’re lying.
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Virtual Meetings: Eight Rules of Etiquette
Tom Spencer
AUGUST 19, 2022
Below we will explore 8 additional rules of etiquette that are specific to our new world of online meetings. The concept of virtual meetings is fairly simple. You host a meeting that would otherwise be held physically via an online platform, most probably Teams. This would not be completely incorrect. Check your camera before the call.
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Setting Up a Foundation for Consulting Success
Successful Independent Consulting
MAY 15, 2017
Here’s a short list of the most important things and some tips to make it easier. Use this card for anything you can think of related to your business, such as parking, tolls, cell phone, internet, office supplies, etc. They're interrelated. Let’s tackle the tax question first. What do I need to keep track of so I pay less tax?
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What To Do If Your Client Doesn't Pay
Successful Independent Consulting
OCTOBER 31, 2018
“We’re working on it,” or “We’ve switched to a new process.” Here’s my story, what I learned along the way, and steps you can take if you find yourself in the same situation. We can’t pay Jane until you pay us, so Jane still has not been paid for helping you. . -- Liz PS: Invoice attached again here for easy reference.
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8 Tips for Running a Productive Virtual Meeting
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Working from home is the new normal. Here are some things you can do in advance: Have an alternative Internet source (such as mobile hotspot or remote Wi-Fi egg). This way in case your Internet fails, you can still dial in via your phone to walk through the materials. Like many of you, I get frustrated by unproductive meetings.
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Managing Self Doubt
Jacq Hackett Consulting
JUNE 10, 2018
Here are my top tips for managing your self-doubt. There are a number of practical things you need to do to set up your new business. Here are a few key items to get you started: Decide on a business name. Phone, email, meet people for coffee – whatever it takes, get the word out there. Will anyone ever hire me?
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: 5 Reasons Law Firms Change IT Providers
Kraft Kennedy
JANUARY 11, 2024
The idea of transitioning to a new technology partner when there aren’t enough hours in the day is daunting. The idea of transitioning to a new technology partner when there aren’t enough hours in the day is daunting. There’s often a final straw that moves ‘Find a new IT provider’ to the top of the priority list.
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Consider Product Options with Minimum Outcomes
Johanna Rothman
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Here they all are, gathered in one place: Minimum Viable Experiment (MVE): The smallest thing we can to learn. Here's an example. Say you want to create a cell phone for the bottom of the market. What does that phone absolutely need to do? Make and receive phone calls. Or, the product owner thinks you can do more.
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The Cliffs Notes paradox
Seth Godin Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
And so here comes ChatGPT and its cousins. Here’s ChatPDF , a miracle that instantly reads a PDF, summarizes it and gives us the chance to ask it questions. Here’s a session built around a 48-page uploaded summary of my new book. And how long before you went back to scrolling on your phone? The paradox?
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Coming soon
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 8, 2022
The phone is ringing. New York City is going to be underwater in 2050. New York City is going to be underwater in 2050. The ringer on a phone was designed to establish urgency. It’s free and you can sign up for it here. Your ice cream is melting. Next month’s rent is due. When is soon? Just hours from now.
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The chance you’ve been waiting for
Seth Godin Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
It’s here, right now, today. The co-worker who needs coaching on a new presentation. The friend who would love to hear from you by phone. The open-source project that needs a contributor. The community charity that needs a volunteer fundraiser. The Wikipedia article that needs editing. The codebase that needs bugs fixed.
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Applying Kaizen to Teaching Lean
Markovitz Consulting
OCTOBER 10, 2017
People love playing games, especially on their phones and computers. People love playing games, especially on their phones and computers. Here are some of the specific ideas the group generated: Current Norm. I’m back from a workshop with a client in Denmark. So why can’t we individualize lean training? Ant colonies (yes, ants!)
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The Dreaded “What are your rates?” Question
Kai Davis
MAY 12, 2021
If so, you can fill it out here on a new, better working form: kaidavis.com/7- question -survey/. Here’s my favorite script to use in this situation. Here’s my favorite script to use in this situation. Think about walking into a store to buy a new phone. Today, Lee W. or “how much do you cost?”
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Consultant Website Breakdown #1: The Process Consultant
Tsavo Neal
JULY 29, 2019
Welcome to my new series: Consultant Website Breakdown. Here are two quotes from the podcast episode: “I am a bit of an introvert and I loathe facing a roomful of people and having to force myself to be in their presence and talk to them. Here are 3 things it the consulting website does well: Content. That’s it.
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Servant Leadership: The Unstoppable Force for Greatness
Rick Conlow
APRIL 23, 2023
In addition, his firing of employees and new culture at Twitter is textbook toxic. Servant Leadership is an unstoppable force for positive change that can transform toxic workplaces. Current leadership approaches fail to realize employee potential and the connection to business success. Certainly, people go to work and business happens.
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Seabury Group Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
JUNE 14, 2015
Seabury Group Headquarters : New York, NY. Seabury Group are still pretty new to the game, so the firm’s history is short. In fact, in terms of firms we profile, they are truly one of the new kids on the block. Welcome back to our Firm Profiles. SEABURY GROUP KEY STATS. Seabury Group : www.seaburygroup.com. Career Path.
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Networking 101 Video Overview
Management Consulted
JUNE 25, 2014
By the way, want to be notified when we release new YouTube videos about consulting? You can join our community and subscribe to our YouTube channel here. You can join our community and subscribe to our YouTube channel here. 2500+ email addresses and phone numbers of recruiters, consultants, and human resource contacts.
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The Power of One-on-One Coaching
Rick Conlow
APRIL 6, 2021
Because of the engagement with employees face to face: virtually or in-person or on the phone. We need a whole new view about this. Here are examples: Positive feedback: For example: I compliment you Sue for your presentation today. According to research one on-one-coaching becomes a force when you do it.
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Zooming Around
Martinka Consulting
AUGUST 19, 2020
Here are my thoughts. Also unlike the phone, we can make or view presentations. These meetings will replace some phone calls. I’d much rather have a Zoom call versus a phone call if we have to go over things for an extended time. Seriously, these meetings are here to stay. And a lot of other people. Let me know.
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It’s my birthday and I got you a gift (The Complete Independent Consulting Manual)
Kai Davis
JANUARY 26, 2023
Here’s where to get The Independent Consulting Manual Download a zip file with the book in PDF, mobi, and epub formats here: [link] Watch the six expert roundtable videos here on YouTube: [link]. Read more about the Independent Consulting Manual here: [link]. Read more about the Independent Consulting Manual here: [link].
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Jacq Hackett Consulting
JUNE 10, 2018
Here are my top tips for managing your self-doubt. There are a number of practical things you need to do to set up your new business. Here are a few key items to get you started: Decide on a business name. Phone, email, meet people for coffee – whatever it takes, get the word out there. Will anyone ever hire me?
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Website Review Tip: Looketh Upon Thy Homepage
Kai Davis
APRIL 21, 2021
Go ahead and load up your homepage, but with a slight twist: get your phone out and load your homepage. And, importantly, does your homepage look subtly off on your phone?). (And, And, importantly, does your homepage look subtly off on your phone?). Test a new tagline or positioning statement above the fold.
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Servant Leadership: The Unstoppable Force for Greatness
Rick Conlow
APRIL 23, 2023
In addition, his firing of employees and new culture at Twitter is textbook toxic. Servant Leadership is an unstoppable force for positive change that can transform toxic workplaces. Current leadership approaches fail to realize employee potential and the connection to business success. Certainly, people go to work and business happens.
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Five Ways to Position Your Business to Weather Recession
Makarios Consulting
AUGUST 3, 2022
Here are five ways to prepare so that your business is well-positioned to navigate through an economic slowdown if it does come. If you are a B2B company, connecting with your customers is usually as straightforward as getting on the phone or making an in-person visit with your clients to have informal (but informative) conversations.
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Servant Leadership Coaching Your Superpower
Rick Conlow
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
As Author Ann McGee Cooper declared, “The true heroes of the new millennium will be servant leaders, quietly working out of the spotlight to transform our world.” It demands ethics, integrity, character, and honor in dealing with people. It is hard work to be a Servant Leader. Yet, the benefits are life-changing for you and your team.
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The Real Shortcut to Consulting Success
Consulting Success
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
I’ve worked with hundreds of consultants around the world in many different industries, and I continue to see this theme pop up and that’s why I wanted to take a little bit of time here to share it with you, which is that you know what you need to do. You actually know what that secret is.
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15 fun ways to waste time and avoid marketing
The Fearless Marketer
AUGUST 16, 2021
Every once in a while, I post a free public service announcement here for qualified organizations. Answer the phone with a Portuguese accent… If that f**ing thing would ever ring. Since this is the ONLY thing that actually works to get new clients, costs nothing and takes not a lotta time…. Or the W.H.M.O.P.S.C. Collect stamps.
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62 The Hum of Chinese Innovation
Tom Spencer
MARCH 24, 2018
This volume of new articles sparked an interest in me to learn more about this curious country. Another familiar sight are the new franchises popping up on every corner, lines well out the door, such as the newly rebranded Hey Tea. He went to university around here. The fuss was well deserved. or Meituan Waimai.
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One Zoom At a Time
Chad Barr
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
So, her new habit is to start her zoom calls with the video being turned off. So, her new habit is to start her zoom calls with the video being turned off. Here are some of my suggestions: Take breaks between your meetings, clear your head with some physical activity, healthy nourishment, listening to music or meditation.
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4 Simple Steps to Productivity
Women in Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Here are his four steps to improve your productivity: Step 1 – Write down your task. Here are his four steps to improve your productivity: Step 1 – Write down your task. Outlook on your phone – can link directly to google docs, dropbox. Charlie – another source of information to prepare you for meeting someone new.
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Customer service is free
Seth Godin Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2021
They hire cheap labor to answer the phone. Everything you do here, unlike just about every other marketing interaction you have, will go on your permanent record. Everything you do here, unlike just about every other marketing interaction you have, will go on your permanent record. It actually repays you many times over.
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Management Consulted
DECEMBER 26, 2016
” The first example that comes to mind when you think of the new sharing economy, Uber has fashioned itself as a quicker, cheaper and ultimately better alternative to taxis. Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Uber. ———– History & Culture.
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Lack Marketing Results? Find Out Why Through Consulting
Business Consulting Agency
JULY 30, 2022
Guessing and assuming is not good practice here. Call and talk over the phone or via video chat with a marketing consultant. Marketing consulting services are a great way to make improvements, establish new efforts, and more. In our digital age, online marketing is common. The problem is when expectations are not met.
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5 Mobile App Development Tips For Startups
Tom Spencer
JUNE 30, 2018
As a startup, the pressure is always on for getting new clients, hitting sales goals, and building trust in a new market. Whether you’re building apps for clients, releasing them in the competitive app stores, or using them internally, here are 5 key tips to designing apps that your startup can be proud of.
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