There are two common challenges people claim when trying to build an expert, influential brand. Do either of these sound familiar? People don’t listen to my ideas or see me an expert even though I know my stuff really well because I lack credentials/the right degree/level of experience. and... Everyone says they’re “experts” these days, but I really am one! I’ve earned it. But I can’t … [Read more...]
6 clever ways to make your content super shareable
Your content is so sexy. It’s polished. Dazzling. Useful. Funny. You cracked yourself up writing that last post. You made your videographer cry when you shared that poignant story on camera. So why is it just sitting there? There is nothing more frustrating than creating something wonderful, pouring your heart and soul into it, putting it out into the world and hearing….crickets. I know. … [Read more...]
What Content Do I Need to Create and How Can I Make a Plan?
You’re a one-person business owner and you need to be 500 places at once. You’re the accountant, the website admin, the account manager, the marketer, the janitor, IT, and – lest we forget – the person who actually has to do the work your business provides. Given all of these demands on your time and budget, does the mere mention of “content marketing” make you want to curl up in a ball and … [Read more...]
What’s your point of view? You’d better know.
Creating thought leadership for your brand means you have something to say, a point of view to add to the conversation. If you just roll along the way everyone else does, what sets you apart? At that point, you’re simply a lookalike commodity and just another voice adding to the noise. Being a thought leader means having a clear point of view. What’s yours? (Tweet this!) Brand leaders who share … [Read more...]
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