8 Steps to 8 Figures

Feb52014

I was chatting the other day with The Sales Leader, the amazing Colleen Francis, when she challenged me that my previous article 7 Steps to 7 Figures should have focused on 8 Steps to 8 Figures. I accepted the challenge as we quickly decided to write a new article, have some fun with it, and not use any of my previous points. So thank you Colleen for the challenge and taking the initiative. Here is Colleen’s original post on her blog:...

Chad Barr Interviewed by Richa Badami

Jan282014

From the Transformation Catalyst, Richa Badami’s web site: Never judge a book by it’s cover and never judge a man by his title. Chad Barr, although well known for his expertise in software and building Global Digital Empires also happens to be an incredible musician and guitarist. In this interview, Chad Barr discusses topics never before discussed, talking about his love for music, how to create success through building content and last but not the least, what he does for his “Pause”. Listen...

How to Leverage an Honorary and Voluntary Position

Jan242014

Quite a few of my clients and colleagues accept honorary and voluntary positions with various organizations and associations. Here is how to best leverage such positions: Focus on delivering genuine value for the association and its members. Contribute to their newsletter each time it’s sent out and provide them with helpful improvement ideas. Create and facilitate breakfast meetings and invite experts to present. Launch a series of webinars or tele-seminars with guest experts. Create relationships with strategic members. Contact members...

Attracting Consumer and Corporate Buyers Through Your Web Presence

Jan212014

Does your web presence represent a major buying potential for consumer and corporate buyers and impact your revenues? Absolutely. Just look at the many global successful thought leaders and the ways they effectively leverage their web presence to grow their business. I have suggested for several years that most corporations are loaded with consumers inside the organization. Many can easily target these consumers through their web offerings. I could easily suggest that everything we do impacts and affects our credibility...

Are You Getting Video Testimonials?

Feb52013

Client video testimonials are extremely powerful and effective ways to increase your credibility while letting your clients do the bragging for you. Here are some ideas of when you should consider doing them: When given the opportunity and logistically possible, invite your clients to your videographer’s studio. During speaking engagements offer a copy of your book for those willing to give you a video testimonial. If you brought a videographer with you, have them do it, otherwise an iphone or...

Choosing Between Teleconferences and Webinars

Dec222012

Use a teleconference when you want: The audience to listen to you only and not interact with you. To allow audience interaction, and there is a very small group of people (say 10), and they all use landlines, and they know how to keep a quite surroundings. Otherwise there is way too much noise during such interactions. And if the group is large, just forget it. Use a webinar when you want: The audience participation and you have a large...

Podcasts, videos and free stuff ‘key to online success’

Dec152012

This article was originally written and posted on 10. Dec, 2012 by Halina St James, founder of Podium Media & Communications Coaching, reports from the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers’ annual convention in Winnipeg. Are you relentless in giving away good stuff? You should be, according to Chad Barr. Chad creates software and internet solutions to help businesses find online success. Chad is soft spoken, low key and modest. But when he spoke at the CAPS convention, everyone paid close attention. And his workshop was...

Are There Any Videos on Your Site?

Dec82012

If my memory and a quick search on Google serve me right, YouTube was funded seven years go, or back in 2005. I am still astonished at how many of the sites I visit, neglect to incorporate videos on the site and of the few that do incorporate such videos, most are done poorly or in an amateur way. This also (or perhaps especially) apply to individuals who speak and fail to incorporate videos on theirs site and especially on their...

Achieving Your Business Dreams Online

Nov252012

Ever wonder what are the building blocks of Achieving Your Business Dreams Online? Earlier this month, I was interviewed by Tannette Johnson-Elie, Writer/Media Professional for Marketwire small business blog http://mwpub.com/ and here is her article: We’re in a business world that’s evolving faster than ever. It’s never been this easy to launch a business and propel your brand to new heights, almost overnight, thanks to the Internet. For example, two pals videotape themselves performing some crazy stunt, it goes viral and within days they’re...

Are You Leveraging The Web?

Sep272012

Here are some ideas on how to: Take your site seriously because if you don’t, why should others? Keep adding great content to avoid stagnation. Engage in conversations with your clients and prospective clients through your site, your blog, the communities you belong to and the ones you create. Attract interest to you through Internet marketing gravity. Deliver remarkable value by sharing your insights, wisdom, experiences and relationships with others. Push your value to your target audience. Mention, refer to...