It’s only October, however, parts of Colorado have already been hit with a major blizzard. Let’s face it, winter is just around the corner. Snow, ice, and blistering cold temperatures often cause us to hibernate in warm, comfortable offices instead of making calls on customers and clients. But there’s no need to wait until the […]
Nearly every day, someone asks my advice on the best way to promote their business or themselves. I get the question at speaking engagements, at the office and, yes, sometimes at home. I don’t mind at all, because I’ve always got a good answer: Write a book. “A book?” some say — with obvious horror. […]
Building a Following is a Marathon, Not a Sprint, Says Corporate Exec-Turned-Novelist If you want people to read your book, you have to be more than a talented storyteller or researcher – you will need plenty of persistence, says Darlene Quinn, a 75-year-old award-winning novelist whose passion for the written word trumped her lucrative position […]
I’m always sad to see community business districts deteriorate into ghost towns. The once vibrant main street in my hometown is now practically deserted. The Ben Franklin store where I used to buy all sorts of treasures is a pawn shop, pizza restaurant and tatoo parlor. (For you youngsters, Ben Franklin was what was known […]
“Grassroots” has become the go-to buzz word for everyone from political pundits to pre-school teachers. It seems as if the only way to accomplish something is from “the ground up.” In that dirt-driven vein, here’s another one for you: “Astroturfing.” It has nothing to do with a football field, but it could get you a […]