“Selling Stuff”–What to Do When You Aren’t a Sales Person
Today I saw a post that made me think of this issue. An excuse I often see that prevents people from becoming entrepreneurs: “I am not good at selling stuff!” Want to know a secret? Neither am I! Sure, I know branding, graphic design, publishing, and marketing techniques, but I am not a natural salesperson. […]
Customer Service–How You Can Rise Above the Competition
As I am writing this blog article, my husband is on the phone with our mortgage company. We have had nothing but problems with what should be a very simple request. One person says to do one thing, and another person says another thing. The sheer incompetence and apathy of this company is frustrating. He […]
Business Success–5 Essentials You Need to Succeed!
Last Saturday, I had the honor of being a guest on a local radio show. The topic was how to make a business wildly successful. Here are some ideas to help you succeed beyond your wild imaginings! 1) Integrity. This is the number one factor of success in business. Truly. Don’t take shortcuts. Strive to […]
Successful Branding–The Importance of Brand Strategy
Recently, I’ve run across many business owners who realize they need to update their Website, but they don’t understand the importance of having a brand strategy FIRST. Here is a video to help you understand why it’s so important. [vsw id=”R4WvT0_lBsU” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Is this something you are struggling with? Would you […]
Brand Identity Design–How an Effective Logo Can Skyrocket Your Revenues
A recent consultation with a potential client got me thinking… What is the difference between a logo and a brand and why should you, as a business owner, care? A LOGO is a symbol that describes a company, product, organization, or idea. It usually is comprised of a name and an image. Sometimes the logo […]
Building a Brand Identity–What Exactly Branding Does
Last fall, Nathan Creed, my nephew and apprentice, helped me create a free video series called 3 Keys to Valor. Here is a little snippet of one of the clips. I think you’ll enjoy this! Do you want to know more about the 3 Keys to Valor? Watch the trailer! Sign up today […]
Building a Brand–It’s All About Mindset
Let me be brutally honest here. I’ve been hiding under my covers all day, running from my responsibilities as a brand expert. You see, sometimes I get scared. I have huge dreams, and they seem impossible. Because after all, who am I to achieve these lofty ideas? How am I even remotely worthy? These are […]
Design Portfolio–Here is A Selection of My Work!
Here’s just a brief video of the work I have done. Each week I will share more of my portfolio. I have done a wide variety–logos, branding, brochures, web banners, promotional products, calendars, catalogs, business reports, flyers, advertisements, magazines, postcards, bookmarks, greeting cards, posters, banners, signage, notebooks, and so much more. [vsw id=”mrCFSXrTYuY&list=UUJEgqWrwkYTFrBuFjeE_PBg” source=”youtube” width=”425″ […]
What is a Brand?
What is a Brand? In order to kickstart this blog, which I have sorely neglected, I am going to reach back into my archives and share one of the first instructional videos I ever made. This is basic and will serve as a foundation for everything you do in business. Enjoy! There will be more […]
Online Business–3 Web Resources
In today’s blog, I’m going to do something a little different. I’m going to let you know about some resources to help you create a stellar Website for your online business. Your Website is your ticket to a sizzling brand and dazzling future. These days a Website is absolutely essential, no matter what kind of […]