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Getting Into Your Buyer's Shoes
The storyA few weeks ago, I met Chris* at a networking event. We chatted about what his company was doing and what my business was all about. He quickly realized that his company's online solutions could be beneficial for us and said, "Charlie, we should really meet soon so that I can show you our solutions that can lead you to more business." We had fairly good rapport and my company was then currently considering improvements to our online approach, so I was willing to respond to his suggestion.A few days later, Chris called me and we set a meeting. During the meeting, he showed me a brochure with all his company's solutions and kept asking whether this or that solution would be of interest to me.We finally nailed down one area of

ate the fist.
Don’t overeducate audiences.
Do something cool.
Earn inner applause.
Fans, not customers.
Feed your brain.
Friendly always wins.
Get a glory.
Give value first.
Give yourself away.
Go somewhere alone.
Have big ears.
Imagination is everything.
Interaction, not interruption.
Just do something.
Let it go.
Life leaves clues.
Market yourself daily.
Medium is message.
Mundane into memorable.
Never be bored.
Nurture your nature.
Opportunity knocks constantly.
Own a word.
Plant impossible gardens.
Prepare for serendipity.
Respect people’s nos.
Respect your hunches.
Say affirmations daily.
Schmoozing is stupid.
Self talk works.
Small victories first.
Success isn’t perfection.
Take massive action.
Take more pictures.
Think grandiose thoughts.
Travel without plans.
Unique, not different.
Verbs, not nouns.
We’re all marketers.
We’re all salesmen.
Write everything down.
You’re always marketing.

B: What advice would you like to leave with our readers?

S: Start reading

Getting Started with Business Incubators
You have a head spinning with business ideas but you encounter difficulties in financing? Or you have recently started your great potential business but are not yet turning profit? A fundamental aspect for your business, financing is usually the most frequent obstacle in starting a business. You have the option of resorting to a business incubator on condition that your business idea seems viable and promising. Now if you wonder how they are going to find out whether your idea is worth investing, the answer is a very sensible (and predictable) one: by analyzing your business plan.What are business incubators? How many types are there?A business incubator is a system offering support for start-up businesses or r

Today I am joined by Scott Ginsberg, better known as “The Nametag Guy.” Scott is an author of three books, professional speaker, and the only person in the world who wears a nametag 24-7. His blog is a daily read of mine.

Benjamin: How did you make the transition from ‘a dude who wears a name tag’ to a successful speaking and writing business?

Scott: When I started wearing a nametag 24-7 in college, I kept a journal of observations, stories and responses; It seemed like it would make a cool book. Since I always wanted to be an author, I decided to write it. I asked some other authors how to self-publish, did some research and put the book out when I graduated. When my website and book got picked up by the media, people started asking me to give speeches. Since I’d always excelled at speaking, it felt like a good fit. I did more research on the speaking industry, hooked up with some amazing mentors, did a LOT of research and speaking for free, and eventually was able to sustain myself on authorship/speaking. Hey, it only took 3 years to make money!

B: How did you become unforgettable?

S: Well, there’s this pill I take called…just kidding! I’d say by learning how to be UNIQUE, not DIFFERENT. In other words, how not to just stand out, but to be the ONLY ONE.

B: How have you incorporated ‘Web 2.0′ applications into your self promotion?

S: Gosh, what haven’t I used! I have two blogs I update regularly. I also podcast, use online social networking like MySpace, Flickr and Squidoo, and also use widgets on my website to talk to people live. Basically, everything Web 2.0 offers, I use. And it’s great. It builds community, enables me to live and breathe the brand, stay in front of fans, market myself daily and drive traffic. 100% of my business is WOM (word of mouth), I’ve never made a cold call in my life and I don’t (nor will ever) spend a dime on advertising. KEY LESSON: If you are remarkable, they’ll find YOU.

B: What obstacles or advantages does your young age present when becoming established as a speaker and writer?

S: My GOSH it sucked. Still does. Who the heck is going to listen to a 26 year old kid give a speech, right? But I have learned something called “Disarming Audience Preoccupation,” in which you address the obvious barrier first and explain why it’s not an issue. For example, I open my speeches with a quote from Indiana Jones by saying, “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.” Also, I just go out there and be myself and try to give value, and usually people forget how young I am. After all, few 26 year olds have written three books and speak internationally. That’s gotta count for something! If all else fails, I just show people the picture of me in Ripley’s Believe it or Not. That always helps ;) However, being young is also a great advantage insofar as offering a new, fresh, untainted-by-corporate-world perspective. Which people LOVE.

B: Is it tough to be a professional speaker when most of your peers are 40 years older than you?

S: Yes. It’s tough because people won’t take you seriously, but it’s glorious at the same time because it enables you to be a sleeper. They don’t see ya coming!

B: How should I go about writing a book?

S: Very carefully. No, just kidding. I’d go buy Dan Poynter’s book “The Self Publishing Manual.” He’s the best in the biz, and he can help you more than I could. It’s my bible, other than The Bible.

B: How did you start receiving media coverage?

S: Dude, I have no idea. I met the right person at the right time who passed my info to a reporter which started a colossal snowball effect which got me on every radio, TV and print outlet in the country. I wouldn’t call it luck, because if my idea wasn’t remarkable they wouldn’t have interviewed me. I’ve never “pitched” a media outlet before. I think the key is: get them to call you. Be amazing and unforgettable and remarkable and unique and cool and they will find you. Oh, and it helps to be funny. And if possible, smart. I’m still working on that last one ;)

B: How can our readers achieve success as a young entrepreneur?

Huge question. I actually have a book called “Make a Name for Yourself” coming out next year about that exact idea. So let me give you some ideas from the closing chapter that will help. They’re alphabetical. This is good stuff here. Enjoy…

Action develops courage.
Ask, “What’s next?”
Ask, “Why me?”
Assault the minute.
Attract through attitude.
Authenticity, not charisma.
Avoid the always.
Be a sleeper.
Be completely original.
Be one eyed.
Be regularly silly.
Become your beliefs.
Cherish uncertain ground.
Confidence is king.
Consider nothing useless.
Create the fist.
Don’t overeducate audiences.
Do something cool.
Earn inner applause.
Fans, not customers.
Feed your brain.
Friendly always wins.
Get a glory.
Give value first.
Give yourself away.
Go somewhere alone.
Have big ears.
Imagination is everything.
Interaction, not interruption.
Just do something.
Let it go.
Life leaves clues.
Market yourself daily.
Medium is message.
Mundane into memorable.
Never be bored.
Nurture your nature.
Opportunity knocks constantly.
Own a word.
Plant impossible gardens.
Prepare for serendipity.
Respect people’s nos.
Respect your hunches.
Say affirmations daily.
Schmoozing is stupid.
Self talk works.
Small victories first.
Success isn’t perfection.
Take massive action.
Take more pictures.
Think grandiose thoughts.
Travel without plans.
Unique, not different.
Verbs, not nouns.
We’re all marketers.
We’re all salesmen.
Write everything down.
You’re always marketing.

B: What advice would you like to leave with our readers?

S: Start reading t

Speed Reading Programs: Worth The Effort
Speed reading programs are developed to help individuals considerably increase their productivity and efficiency when it comes to reading. There are two primary schools of thoughts that are divided up between the lion's share of speed reading programs offered throughout the globe. The first has to do with scanning and is known as the traditional method of speed reading. The most recent speed reading teachings state that scanning is not the most effective way to speed read, and in its place it's possible to read entire chunks of a page at a time without moving your eyes to scan the pages.There are disagreements over which methods are better, and at long last it comes down to personal preference. One thing that many within the scientific community

to be UNIQUE, not DIFFERENT. In other words, how not to just stand out, but to be the ONLY ONE.

B: How have you incorporated ‘Web 2.0′ applications into your self promotion?

B: What obstacles or advantages does your young age present when becoming established as a speaker and writer?

B: Is it tough to be a professional speaker when most of your peers are 40 years older than you?

S: Yes. It’s tough because people won’t take you seriously, but it’s glorious at the same time because it enables you to be a sleeper. They don’t see ya coming!

B: How should I go about writing a book?

B: How did you start receiving media coverage?

B: How can our readers achieve success as a young entrepreneur?

B: What advice would you like to leave with our readers?

S: Start reading

Temperature Control: Saving You Some Money
Managing temperature control effectively will save you quite a bit of money. There is no doubt that you can save money through the use of devices that will help you to regulate the temperature in any building or room. In this day and age of high fuel costs, it makes good sense to invest some time in learning the right way to go about temperature control. And, it makes sense to think wisely every time you head to change that thermostat’s settings once again. Temperature control is something that every person at the location needs to play a part in.Temperature control in the business or commercial setting is important. You don’t want your guests to run because it is too hot or too cold in your establishment. Nor do you want to provide your em

te from Indiana Jones by saying, “It’s not the years, it’s the mileage.” Also, I just go out there and be myself and try to give value, and usually people forget how young I am. After all, few 26 year olds have written three books and speak internationally. That’s gotta count for something! If all else fails, I just show people the picture of me in Ripley’s Believe it or Not. That always helps ;) However, being young is also a great advantage insofar as offering a new, fresh, untainted-by-corporate-world perspective. Which people LOVE.

B: Is it tough to be a professional speaker when most of your peers are 40 years older than you?

S: Yes. It’s tough because people won’t take you seriously, but it’s glorious at the same time because it enables you to be a sleeper. They don’t see ya coming!

B: How should I go about writing a book?

B: How did you start receiving media coverage?

B: How can our readers achieve success as a young entrepreneur?

B: What advice would you like to leave with our readers?

S: Start reading

Environmentally Friendly Pressure Washing Standards
The Business of Pressure Washing, Steam Cleaning and Power Washing has certainly changed over the last two-decades. Environmental restrictions are driving away most of the non-compliant companies and leaving only a few to divvy up the lions share of the washing market.Those companies, which are continually delivering the best price, quality and service to the business consumer will succeed. Those companies which wash fleet vehicles without Nuke’ing the vehicles with Hydroflouric Acid in a two step process will do better in the market place because they will not dull the paint, bleach the decals, rust the frame, melt the windshield wipers, turn the windows blue or ruin the rubber.For those companies who want to keep from becoming an environ

nfo to a reporter which started a colossal snowball effect which got me on every radio, TV and print outlet in the country. I wouldn’t call it luck, because if my idea wasn’t remarkable they wouldn’t have interviewed me. I’ve never “pitched” a media outlet before. I think the key is: get them to call you. Be amazing and unforgettable and remarkable and unique and cool and they will find you. Oh, and it helps to be funny. And if possible, smart. I’m still working on that last one ;)

B: How can our readers achieve success as a young entrepreneur?

B: What advice would you like to leave with our readers?

S: Start reading

Downey Mold Abatement - Why Cost Shouldn't Be Such An Issue
Are you a Downey homeowner or a business owner who has recently learned that you have a mold problem? Whether you notice your home’s or business’s mold on your own or with the assistance of a mold inspector, you will want to get your mold problem taken care of. The only problem is that many Downey homeowners and business owners are concerned with the costs; however, the cost of Downey mold abatement should actually be the farthest thing from your mind.The farthest thing from your mind? Is that what you are wondering? If so, you are definitely not alone. Although you will need to make sure that you can afford the cost of Downey mold abatement, it shouldn’t be the only factor that you closely examine, when choosing a professional to remove the m

B: What advice would you like to leave with our readers?

S: Start reading three books a week for the next five years. That’s what I do. Reading makes you smart.

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