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No one appreciates a shrewd, thrifty business professional more than I do. That being said, over the years I’ve met many business owners and executives who have allowed the same stingy tendencies that helped them generate business success in the first place to erode their public images and credibility over time. There is a line […]

I spent the bulk of my first year in business as a solopreneur. I like to reflect back on that time as “the simple days” – a small number of clients, low overhead and an email inbox that typically saw just a few dozen messages each day. Entering my second year, as interest in my […]

Gaining educated Millennial clients with high earning potential is a priority at many advisory firms across the country. The problem, though, is that twenty-somethings tend to be unresponsive to traditional prospecting methods. Rather than being sold to, they want to be engaged, educated and entertained by brands on social media and other digital platforms. Because […]

There aren’t a whole lot of cracks in the PR industry’s glass ceiling…yet. Public Relations is among the most rapidly growing and “best jobs”—ranking third in the Best Creative & Media Jobs 2016 list, according to U.S. News and World Report. Despite its popularity, this seemingly progressive industry lags behind when it comes to advancing […]

Do you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? If so, then you’re probably one of the 7.5 million people who have downloaded the Pokémon Go app since its launch last Wednesday. The app, a location-based augmented reality game that allows you to catch virtual Pokémon in the real world, has […]

Author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins made headlines last week at his seminar in Dallas after yet another botched “fire walk” that left dozens of attendees with burn injuries to their feet and lower extremities. This controversial portion of the event is advertised as a way to overcome unconscious fears. Fear is defined as a […]

It was quite the week for “Good Morning America” and their social media channels. On the morning of June 21st, a tweet from GMA’s official twitter account went viral. After The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA championship, LeBron James was photographed in tears. GMA asked the Twitter world if the candid would become a famous […]

John Oliver, host of the show Last Week Tonight on HBO, like many other celebrities, has an opinion on the looming “Brexit” vote. On Thursday, Britain will be holding a referendum on whether or not to leave the European Union (of which it’s been a member for 43 years) and, as with any major political decision, […]

In seconds millennials can repay their friends for a cup of coffee with Venmo, in minutes can have a car outside their front door with Uber, and in hours can have a package waiting on their doorstep with Amazon. App developers respond to the spending habits of young, social Americans by creating services that provide […]