Social media has been around for several years now, but still we can learn tips and best practices in how to use it. Digital marketer Phil Gerbyshak shares his insights on the power of LinkedIn for generating BUSINESS and building relationships. Use LinkedIn to see how you perfect customer is and find more people like...
Being young (and black) can be a challenge for Isaiah Joyner of boutique concierge company, Reserv. But through the power of networking, confidence and daily affirmation he's growing his business. I had a discussion with Isaiah about the power of networking, persistence and follow up and some of the many gems, listen to our interview...
As entrepreneurs and independent business owners, sometimes we get so focused on business and hustle that we forget about heart. We forget about the importance of people and the empathy and understanding that go into building relationships overall, but especially within the context of building business. I'm excited that Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia (a...
Captain Nitzan Levy is a sailboat captain who turned her love of water and sailing into a business, helping others who enjoy this passion do more of it through her sailing club, Sailors NYC. Sit back and listen to why Captain Levy got investment money, instead of a line or credit cards. Listen to how...
Think of the Nike swoosh, the bitten Apple, or the golden M of McDonalds. They’re memorable, and unique. But, most of all, they’re everywhere. They exemplify the power of a great logo. Every brand deserves a logo that’s going to ensure customers know who they are, identify with the product, and keep coming back...
On the occasion of the January 2018 Shankminds Mastermind, by Peter Shankman I interviewed Jeff Lenchiner, founder of the popular blog, Inside Hoops. He shared with me four quick tips for how every business owner can get the most out of content marketing. Listen to the interview below. 1. Build credibility 2. Set yourself apart in some way. Everything's...
Engineers are smart people. They're great at making cool products. However, to successfully grow a business, it takes a lot more. Listen to my discussion with Andrew Limpert, CEO of Firefly Automatix how he reinvented the company and started boosting sales and profits. We discuss the importance of building a sales team, upselling customers on other products and...
Chances are, if you’re a small e-commerce company, you’re tired of seeing your website in search results after Amazon.com. You know that if you could break into that coveted number 1 spot, that could mean massive amounts of new traffic for your site and more sales for your online store. But how can you...
In business, we often hear the word "no". We hear it from clients, from potential clients and from the "market" overall. Over the years I've learned how to turn a "no" to a "yes" and was challenged to do this at a Cold Stone ice cream store. [Smart Hustle Resources - The Journey with Nick:...
Facebook Messenger apps are a powerful way to build connections with your customers. A messenger app can provide better customer support and help educate customers about your products or services to help them become a customer. Ramon Ray interviewed Beerud Sheth, founder of Elance, and now of Gupshup for his take and expertise. Gupshup...
