How many are in your fan club?

Do you need 100 fans or 1,000? Maybe you need a million.
First you must identify your purpose. Are you trying to create a product, a business, a community, a movement? Then, decide your method.
Thousands of conversions may not be necessary…. More...
Draft your dream team

As the coach of your life, be sure these players are on your team:
The Mentor – This is a person you respect and admire, someone who’s “been there.” You see their life and think “That’s what I want.” These people remind you to look at the big picture.
An Advisee – Someone… More...
5 tips necessary to sell any product or service
The ability to sell is a skill necessary in most organizations. From healthcare to advertising, the ability to communicate your worth or the value of your services is essential to close any deal. But there is more to good salespeople than the ability to spin words.
- Don’t take rejection personally.
You will hear “no.” Keep going anyway. Selling takes time. Act professional throughout the process; when you’re on…
More...Top 5 posts (an anniversary special)
In March 2012, I began this blog as a way to encourage empathy, prompt curiosity of others, and push networking conversations into something more meaningful than the pass-out-business-cards-conferences and set up fifteen-minute-coffee-dates situations I kept finding myself in.
Since that time, my writings have brought many interesting people to me. I have been fortunate to share my thoughts and observations with many of you and host private networking dinners in…
More...Keeping the flame alive
A student saw KEEP THE FLAME ALIVE on a movie poster and asked me, “What is flame and why does it need to be alive?” The movie was about a married couple inviting a stranger into their home to try to spice up their fizzling love life.
I described fire, from the moment you flick a match until the last wisps of smoke float away. “You know how happy you are when you get a new shirt?”…
More...The value of meeting new people (offline)
Hectic schedules and limited time pushes “meeting new people” down priority lists. But new people can add spark to your life. From work strategies to personal motivation, even brief encounters can leave a lifetime mark. A meaningful conversation can inspire you to try something new, do better work, become a more thoughtful person, or keep going down the right path.
Online we’re exposed to new tactics and images, but face-to-face encounters are more…
More...10 lessons learned from 3 years of blogging
This week marks the 3rd anniversary of Project Exponential; 3 years of meals served, friends made, and surprising connections between industries and ideas. I am filled with gratitude and awe when I think about those I have been fortunate to introduce.
The anniversary also marks three years of blogging. When I first started, it was a completely new venture. I wan’t sure how to go about it or what to say,…
More...4 questions to measure your personal brand
Whether or not you run a business, you own a media company — your own. With these four questions, be sure you’re building one worth investing in.
1. Are you unique?
If you can’t articulate what makes you different, there’s no reason for someone to choose you. Everyone brings different skill sets and perspectives to the table. Figure out what makes you you and learn how to talk about it in a flattering…
More...Writing tips for non-writers
If you’re trying to get something done (build a business, raise funds, get a job, find employees), writing is a helpful skill to have. But if you think writing is best left up to the pros, follow my three-step recipe for a writing process that’s both easy and effective.*
Step 1: What are you writing about?
Think about what you want to communicate and who you are trying to reach. What do…
More...selling yourself, itching, and bragging rights
You don’t need to sell yourself; you just need to create an itch.
(Unless you are famous. If you’re like me, you’re not, so you’ll need to work to demonstrate credibility and get attention.)
Show me your passion, your professionalism, your successes. Make me believe you’re friendly and approachable and confident and dependable and honest and good.
I want to know you can give me what you say you can. I want to know I’ll…
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