Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 416 2020 – The Year in Review Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 416

Dec302020

One of my favorite reflection points is at year-end. It is the opportunity to review my accomplishments, key learning insights and course correction. As this challenging year comes to conclusion here are my learning insights which I have also shared in my weekly newsletters: January: Review your goals daily, commit and take the step by step action necessary towards your success. Identify the pillars of your life (i.e. family, business, finance, travel…) that ground you and make your journey meaningful,...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 335 Is It Time to Upgrade Your Web Presence? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 335

Jun52019

One of the questions I am often asked is whether it’s time to upgrade or recreate our web presence. My definition of web presence is the confluence of your Strategy, Content and Marketing Initiatives. Here are the top 16 reasons to do so: Transform it to become a powerful manifestation of who you are and your successful virtual presentation. Rebrand your company and its messaging. Improve the way you are being discovered through search engines. Achieve greater impact and awareness....

Freedom Redux

Jul42015

Two years ago I wrote my Freedom post and I can’t think of a better way to share and express my respect and gratitude. Happy Fourth of July!

Join Me at The Million Dollar Consulting® Convention

Mar102015

Join me tomorrow with Dr. Alan Weiss, Dr. Marting Seligman, 8 other expert presenters and colleagues from all over the world for an amazing experience that has never before been provided for solo practitioners and boutique firm owners. http://www.alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/million-dollar-consulting-convention/

Podcasting Microphone

Oct62014

I am often asked which microphone to use for podcasting. Below are two of my favorite microphones: 1. Samson C01UCW Studio USB Mic: OR 2. MXL USB 009 24BIT/96KHZ USB Condenser Mic: I also recommend getting the following stand and filter: 3. ProLine MS112 Desk Boom Mic Stand: 4. Nady MPF-6 6-Inch Clamp On Microphone Pop Filter: 5. Marantz PMD620MKII Professional Recorder: 6. SanDisk 16GB Flash Memory Card:

Success Tips

May192014

As I observe my own organization as well as my most successful clients, here are several ideas which will greatly contribute to your success: Your goals should be aggressive and push you outside your comfort zone. Ignore the advice about making them realistic. Are you going where others don’t? Lead the way and become the avatar others want to follow. Identify what your future success looks like, create an action plan and then go and execute. If you have not...

Challenges Presenting Biggest Opportunities

Mar312014

Here are some you may want to consider and exploit: Improving and accelerating innovation. Leveraging mobile devices to deliver smart content and answers to your clients’ challenges. Making technology more intuitive. Transforming your brand to be associated as a luxury brand. Fighting cyber crime and creating Internet security. Creating provocative content as a major client attraction spokes. © Chad Barr 2014. All Rights Reserved.

Presenting at NSA Winter Conference

Feb282014

On my way today to Tampa Florida to present at the NSA winter conference tomorrow. Topic I will be discussing: Million Dollar Web Presence. This is going to be absolutely great!