Category Archives: Marketing

6 words for powerful presentation titles

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Carma

I recently read a blog post that shared a number of word that when used in the title of your blog posts were more likely to get that post read. As I looked through the list, I realized that many … Continue reading →

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Speaker sheet basics

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Carma

A speaker sheet, also called a one sheet, is a basic marketing tool for speakers. When you are booking gigs, you will often be asked for your one sheet. This sheet includes the basic information that event planners will use … Continue reading →

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What is Marketing?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Carma

By Featured Speaker Eric Gilboord I am often asked what the difference is between sales and marketing. Marketing researches the opportunity, prepares the strategy, produces the tools to inform the prospect and places the potential sale on the table. The … Continue reading →

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Supercompetent Key 1: Activity – Activity Demonstrates Value and Reflects Importance

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Carma

By Featured Speaker Laura Stack In this competitive economy, just being able to do your job is no longer enough. Competence is simply expected in today’s workplaces. But you can’t be simply competent; you have to be SuperCompetent to get … Continue reading →

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Making Voice Mail Work For You Not Against You

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Carma

By Featured Speaker Eric Gilboord It is becoming the norm to work at home for all or some of your business activities. Pretty much every company and most consumers, have the ability to receive voice mail messages whether through an … Continue reading →

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The Three Blind Mice of Public Speaking

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Carma

Three blind mice Three blind mice See how they run See how they run The all run after the farmer’s wife Who cut off their tails with a carving knife Did you ever seen such a thing in your life … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome the Fear of Networking

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Carma

By Featured Speaker Wendy L. Kinney Chris confessed: “I am not shy. I can talk to ANYBODY , but I would rather be funny and amusing than taken seriously. (It is safer.) I end up ‘performing’ and make no progress. … Continue reading →

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