STEVE JOBS 1955-2011 There is no finer tribute to a person's life, than to be missed by so many! This gentleman will truly be missed!
Continue reading...Thursday, March 31, 2011
One question or comment keeps popping up on our blog, that we want to share with all our readers. That comment is usually something like: What is the average response rate for ...(you can fill in the blank here) ? We totally understand why marketers want to know those facts, but what are you going to do with the answer? Truly...if we said the average email open rate was 24%, what would you do with that information, and more importantly, how would you act on that data?
Continue reading...Thursday, February 24, 2011
While researching information about the 10 characteristics of human behavior, I found some interesting insights from marketing guru Jay Abraham: Take a look and think about the effect it would have on your business. The more you study the communication process, the more you realize that successful communications... be they ads, sales letters, brochures or proposals... tap into key characteristics of human behavior. The more you are aware of these obvious, "commonsense", basic attributes, the more powerful and effective your communication will be.
Continue reading...Monday, September 13, 2010
Okay, I confess... I have an addiction. I often crave a mental fix from my favorite magazine. You see, I have two children under the age of three, which means my days can quickly take on a life of their own. My train of thought can be derailed in a flash. My mornings can evaporate before I can even grab my laptop or a cup of coffee. Here's my trick for getting back on track when there's work to be done online......
Continue reading...Saturday, September 11, 2010
What is your most important investment? What’s the most important thing in your life, the one that you must achieve during your brief time on this small planet? This is not a trick question, but it does have a “tricky” answer. You probably answer, like most people, with things like… their spirituality, their children or family, their career or health. If this was your answer, maybe you should rethink it. Yes all of those things are important! But dig a little deeper on this one. Maybe the most important thing in life is.....
Continue reading...Thursday, September 9, 2010
There's a chance you could be a thief and not even realize it.. and you may be displaying some stolen property right on your blog. In the past few months, we've seen top leaders in internet marketing teaching in their videos the ease of which a person can simply grab any image they like/need from Google and use it on a blog, an ebook or an advertisement. Here's the short answer: It's stealing. Plain and simple. That being said, how is it that even the most law-abiding, rule-following people are often unaware that grabbing any image off the internet is not okay? We think it relates to the misconception that once an image is put on the internet, it's free for anyone else to use. The truth is, we don't have the right to use an image we don't own any more than we automatically have the right to use any ebook, article, blog post or website we find on the internet. Copyright applies to photos and graphics in much the same way it does for printed words. If we were to go to your blog, copy one of your blog posts and.......
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 8, 2010
That's what we often say here in Texas.... "He's all hat and no horse." Sometimes, you might also hear "He's all hat and no cattle." The meaning, however, is the same. It's said about someone who might otherwise be called a "poseur;" Someone who pretends to be something or someone they are not. The internet is full of people like that. In fact, the internet makes it easier for people to appear to be something they really aren't at all. You can see them in advertisements, product reviews, sales pages, social networking sites and more. You probably know a few. You may even be one (though surely not!). We all want to put only our best selves out on the internet, so where is the line drawn when it comes to being authentic? Is it ever okay to.....
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 7, 2010
As the owner of a Photography Studio for nine years, experience taught me many things about photography, and life itself. In many ways, the two are very similar. The process of creating a perfect photograph, involves many steps, that correspond to creating a perfect vision of your successful life. Here are some examples: To take a picture, you must point the viewfinder toward the object you want to capture. The same holds true with your vision. You need to determine what outcome you desire. Define your "picture" and identify the requirements, and determine how you will reach them......
Continue reading...Sunday, August 22, 2010
Calling all bloggers! Would you like some advertisement for your blog? Would you like to get a few extra visitors to your blog at no cost? Or, do you know of a really great blog? Then, we've got something we think you might like. We have a new training series that we will be releasing very soon which will be showcasing a number of blogs. Specifically, we'll be sharing examples of specific features on blogs that are done well. If you would like the opportunity to be one of those featured blogs (and get a fair amount of free visitor traffic as a result), or if you'd like us to showcase a great blog you know about, submit it for us to review. This upcoming series will be made available across the internet and, best of all.....
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 17, 2010
In thinking about leadership, sometimes it is very beneficial for you to do some "self exploration". By that, I mean, it can be helpful to take a good hard look at yourself, and your strengths. Leadership can be a learned skill, but one must be very honest with himself or herself, and examine what needs to be improved, and what is already working for you. Here's a "guide" to help you along the way.......
Continue reading...Monday, June 28, 2010
Audio Training: "Living a Life That Matters" One of our passions here at "The Robin and Judy Show" is helping people recognize that increasing their incomes means they can do more good in the world. These days, we hear alot of talk about earning life-changing incomes for bigger houses, more expensive vehicles, lavish lifestyles and more. We'd like to suggest that there's something so much more important......
Continue reading...Sunday, June 13, 2010
A while back, as I was going through some old file folders, I ran across a small yellow pamphlet. It was entitled "The Common Denominator of Success" and was written by Albert E. N. Gray more than 50 years ago.
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Although I am not a sports fanatic, I totally admire the famous coach Vince Lombardi. Reading many of his books, and articles, has influenced my growth as a person, and I am sure, it shapes my destiny. Here are some of my favorite notes from some of his works, on What It Takes To Be Number One...
Continue reading...Monday, May 24, 2010
This week, let's focus on productivity. Under what conditions do we accomplish things with the least effort and the most fun? What makes those special days when everything goes just right? Here are five key steps to think about, listed in order from least effective to highest priority:
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 18, 2010
This is one of our favorite videos with some great "food for thought" about business. We hope you enjoy it as well. If your business has ever struggled to grow or you've found it difficult to find great employees or business partners, you might a few answers here....
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Part of my business includes talking to many people who have a desire to own their own business and work from home. I often ask them what kind of an income they would like to create with their business. I'm always surprised by how many people tell me "Oh, I don't want to be rich." My first thought is always, "Why not?"
Continue reading...Monday, May 10, 2010
Let's take a lesson from a Tomato. Is a tomato a fruit? Or is a tomato a vegetable? Here is the definitive answer..."It depends on who you ask"! (Does that sound like the people in your industry?) Here's the tomato story.......
Continue reading...Monday, May 3, 2010
I recently ran across an article by Brian Tracy, my favorite author, life coach, and motivator. I wanted to share some of his thoughts with you. I think you will find it to be worthy of your time......
Continue reading...Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Video Training One important detail you should not overlook is the importance of creating your own gravatar.< These mini pictures of yourself are used primarily when you comment on other people's blog posts. They also appear when you reply to comments on your own blog.
Continue reading...Thursday, April 22, 2010
Audio Training: "Perfecting Your Persona" Join us for a discussion of how to create your business persona in a way that attracts others. Click the "play" button above or download the mp3 and get ready for a few laughs along with some great tips for putting your best foot forward.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
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