That Exhilarating (and Terrifying) Feeling of Learning a New Skill

By Pamela Wilson

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“¿Qué quiere para su desayuno?” she asked, inches from my face.

I thought as quickly as I could, and managed to haltingly request a piece of toast. “Pan tostado, por favor.” It was the only breakfast food I could remember from Spanish class. It ended up being all I ate for breakfast for the next week.

It was the first of many frustrations I faced that year. And it taught me an important lesson about embracing that terrifying feeling of being way out of my depth.

Do you know that feeling? If you’re doing any kind of content marketing, I’m betting …read more      

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The 9 Digital Marketing Skills in High Demand Right Now

By Neil Patel

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Digital marketing is one of the most lucrative industries in the modern world.

I’m not saying that just because I happen to be in that industry.

I’m saying that because it’s true.

With just a laptop and Internet connection, there is really no limit to what you can accomplish and how much money you can make through digital marketing.

Personally, I’ve worked on nearly every continent. (We’re not counting Antarctica, okay?) I’ve worked at cruising altitudes of 36,000 feet. I’ve worked on holidays. I’ve worked on the beach.

And the results? They speak for themselves.

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How to Find Your Next Big Thing

By Brian Clark

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Entrepreneurs and independent business people are always working on the next thing, often on the side while we maintain our current income. And as your mind begins to see the world in a more entrepreneurial way, you’ll spot opportunity everywhere.

A good problem to have, right? But we know that pure economic opportunity and even the status that comes with success are not enough to make you happy.

You need that avalanche of good ideas, because you need a process to get rid of the ones that are not a good fit for who you are, and who you’d like to become …read more      

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(OK, Just One More Episode) 3 Pillars to Building Influence & Establishing a Brand

By Jabez LeBret

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This week, Jabez interviews The LinkedIn Lady, Carol McManus, host of the weekly business live radio show on ABRN.

Carol shares the three pillars to building influence and establishing a successful brand.

We dive into the power of speaking, how to create brand-building content, and how a book can change your business.

In this show you’ll learn:

  • What you need to revisit on your LinkedIn profile
  • How to start speaking and start getting paid to speak
  • Using a book to drive your brand, speaking engagements, and sales
  • What and where to publish content
  • Getting out of LinkedIn and reaching your audience

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How to Build an Online Education Business

By Brian Gardner & Lauren Mancke

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tonya Mork of Know the Code. Tonya likes to rethink the way she does things to find a better path: one that is more efficient, effective, leads us forward, and is balanced with intent.

She likes to share ideas, plant seeds, and inspire folks to consider a different approach. Her blog (Hello from Tonya) is all about the way she thinks. It’s meant to inspire you to stop, assess, and rethink the way you are doing things.

In this 30-minute episode Brian Gardner, Lauren Mancke, and Tonya Mork discuss:

  • Tonya’s 30-year career
  • Not letting an ugly twist …read more      
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