Author Training: How to Grow Your Business as a Published Author… and Impact More Lives With Your Message

May 19, 2013 in Entrepreneurship, Inner Game, Marketing Mind

Have you dreamed of writing a book or becoming a successful published author? Do you have a valuable message that – if put in print – will help grow your business and transform more lives? If you answered yes, but don’t have your book written yet… keep reading! There has never been a better time to write your book and become an author. The opportunities available for authors in the 21st Century are endless. Yet, the majority of entrepreneurs who say they want to write a book don’t actually do it. Why? Based on more than 900 responses to a recent survey by Transformational Book Coach, Christine Kloser, aspiring authors revealed what holds them back. Most authors don’t know where to start or what to
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Guru Tips & Strategies for Using Video in Your Business Marketing

May 12, 2013 in Entrepreneurship, Marketing Mind, Video Marketing

  YouTube is the most underutilized Business Marketing tool, and video marketing is the new frontier for business. To help us understand and succeed with video marketing, the Video Superhero Summit over the next two weeks will explore the nuts and bolts. Below check out a quick video of “Guru Tips and Strategies for Using Video in Your Business” marketing. To sign up for the free webinars through my link, go to https://en109.infusionsoft.com/go/VSS/baylan Topics include: – How to build an unstoppable brand with YouTube – How to produce massive amounts of video content quickly – How to make millions with webinars – How to become a market leader in just 30 minutes a day through smart video syndication – How to captivate audiences and become
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3 Quick Ways to Check Your Social Media Influence

April 23, 2013 in Entrepreneurship, Marketing Mind, Research, Uncategorized

Successful social media marketing engages your community, or your “tribe,” across several platforms. You’re spending the time and effort to keep in front of your people, and now you need to quickly look at how well these pieces are working together. Here are 3 ways to check how you’re doing. Please note that your score and all indicators change daily, so check regularly to see how you’re trending over time. Then course-correct if needed. 1. KLOUT: This gives a pretty good picture of your Friends, your Influencers, your Moments. And when people want to check you out, it’s often the first one that many people check after looking at your LInkedIn profile. Klout.com 2. PEER INDEX: Want to see your Topics and those you Influence?
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Digital Philanthropy: Online Fundraising for NonProfits Report

March 29, 2013 in Nonprofits, Research

Digital philanthropy is changing how nonprofits fundraise. Between 2011 and 2012 monies garnered through online fundraising rose in four of the five sectors studied in a recent survey by M+R Strategic Services. The report looked at how nonprofits use email, fundraising, social media and mobile. While email is still the single largest source of online funds, more than 54% of money came from non-email sources, including peer referrals and social media. See the article and get the “eNonProfit Benchmark Study” report HERE. 2013 eNonProfit Benchmarks Study Infographic (partial)  

Watch Out for These Door Closers: Social, Digital, and Mobile Global Marketing

March 6, 2013 in Entrepreneurship, Marketing Mind, Uncategorized

It’s 2013. Is your business engaged in social media marketing? Have you accessed the global mobile market? There are huge markets to tap, and if you aren’t there, you are leaving the door open for all your current and future competitors to close your doors. Here are some compelling statistics to consider (slideshare by WeAreSocial). We Are Social’s Guide to Social, Digital and Mobile Around the World (Feb 2013) from We Are Social Singapore Tell me what you think, and how you plan to engage your markets.

Social Media for Busy Business People: New Training

December 20, 2012 in Entrepreneurship, Marketing Mind, Uncategorized

Social Media for Busy Business People – My New Training Have you ever felt like social media was a pain in the you-know-what, but you knew it would be good for your business and services if you just did it more and knew how to do it well? Did you know the #1 reason most businesses fail or go under is because they don’t know how to engage their community in a way that builds trust, likeability and, most importantly, paying customers? I’m sure you already know that social media is one of the best ways to stay in relationship with your customers and that without it it’s almost impossible to build a successful business. Today millions of people use social media every day to build their business. 61% of social
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How to Have a Thriving Business in ANY Economy – Part 1

November 13, 2011 in Entrepreneurship, Inner Game, Marketing Mind, Uncategorized

“We are in a changing economy.” The truth is that the economy is always changing — sometimes up, sometimes down. When you’ve been in business long enough, you’ll recognize the cycles and be able to be proactive in positioning yourself in front of the next curve. No matter what is happening, however, there are pillars for your business that, when clearly defined and acted upon, will ensure you are able to thrive through any economy. The most important part of your business is You. Your business is an extension of you, so take a real long look to get clear. You are the center around which your entire business revolves. What’s your belief system? What’s important to you? What do you value? What are those
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Marketing Mindset

October 20, 2011 in Marketing Mind

Baylan Megino, photo by Teri Williams newlife100imaging.com My marketing mind has been on overdrive lately helping create new avenues of exposure for clients. It’s time consuming, and I love it. For most business owners, marketing is the next to last thing they want to do – right before Sales. “Baylan, what am I doing wrong?” they ask me. “Help me!” It’s pretty easy to find out what isn’t working. Just look at your message, listen to your customer feedback, see what areas of your business are not generating the money you want.   Check where the money might be silently slipping away. Ask yourself, “What is wrong with my business?” in order to identify the main problem area. The better question is “What am I doing
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