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Happiness Is a Choice, Not an Emotion
"Happiness is a choice, not an emotion." I believe this quote can be attributed to Joel Osteen. I say this because I actually heard a radio program where the host was paraphrased something she read from Joel's most recent book. I'd have to read it to make sure. Aside...
How to Blog About Products and Services Without Selling Your Soul
I just love seeing how others explain what podcasting is and how they reference my breakfast seminar in the process. These 3 examples are ways you can blog about an event or affiliate program you're a part of and still give value to your blog readers. Take a look at...
Blogging Etiquette: How to Handle a Link Hound Who Wants Link Love
About a month ago, I met with someone over coffee who was gung ho about blogging, podcasting and all walks of social media. I loved his enthusiasm, gave him some advice and within a week, he got his blog up and running. I was quite pleased that he grasped things so...
How to Produce a Video Podcast on a Shoestring Budget, Part 2
In Part 1, I looked at the various ways you can record, edit and produce your video. Now, let's take a look at how you can build your studio at home or the office and make your images look even better. These tips are specifically for those of you who will be recording...
When Faced With an Obstacle, Don’t Make Excuses
"When you encounter obstacles, you make adjustments, investments, and even sacrifices. But never excuses." Brian Clark wrote this in his blog post comparing Tiger Wood's win at the US Open to succeeding online. This is by far the best quote I've read in quite some...
How to Produce a Video Podcast on a Shoestring Budget, Part 1
Most podcasting experts will tell you that don't need Hollywood effects to produce a video podcast. I interviewed quite a number of video podcasters for my book and many shared with me that they started off with a few homemade items to create their studio. Too often,...
5 Keys to Creating a Profitable Podcast
Just wanted to share a resource with you. I put together an audio recording of the 5 keys to creating a profitable podcast. It was done as a teleclass about 6 months ago and now, I'm offering it as a 5 part mini-audio course. To get this recording, you actually have...
How to Write an Authentic Dip Bio that Helps You Sell More
I'm listened to a video sales letter. The guy said that he was homeless, didn't finish high school, then joined the army. Now, he has all the money in the world and can teach me how to put my sales on autopilot. I didn't believe him. Why? Because he rattled through...
What a Cashier at a Local Grocery Store Taught Me About Sticking to My Values
I went to the grocery store today to pick up a few things for dinner. I was quite happy to find a cashier who was waiting for something to do as it meant not waiting in line. I unloaded my shopping cart, she scanned my items, pretty uneventful. Until an older woman...