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I am an entrepreneur who helps individuals and organizations turn their online frustrations into marketing and communication strengths. I author the online newsletter, The Communicator's List, a free publication with effective marketing and communication tips and strategy. If you are a communicator or marketer, this is meant for you. Learn more here.
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How to Start Generating Income Online
/in Everything, Strategy, Website /by Dave ShreinYou may be a part of an entrepreneur network and if you are you know that the most commonly talked about topic is, “how do I monetize my passion?” All sorts of non-sense creeps in our brains when we start thinking about monetizing our passion.
Just Ask For Help
/in Entrepreneur, Replays, Strategy /by Dave ShreinWe are subject to failure and criticism unlike typical 9-5 workers because we are putting much more of who we are on the line. As a result we are knocked down over and over again. Whether by our own conscience or by others, we are knocked down.
Getting knocked down leads to inaction and inaction leads to the sensation of feeling stuck – no matter what you do you can’t or don’t move forward.
Investing In Your Business For When You Need It
/in Replays, Strategy /by Dave ShreinIt’s too easy to wait until things are slow or something has gone wrong before we begin thinking about investing in marketing our business. The best moment to begin marketing your business is in the middle of prosperity because you can build a new step to climb as the seasons of business take hold.
For Those Who Compare Themselves to Others
/in Entrepreneur, Everything, Strategy /by Dave ShreinComparison is a part of life. We use the mechanism of comparing ourselves with others to help us find our place in the world but it’s a method that is built on a false premise. While you know your story, how you got to where you are, you do not know the story of others and you’ll never be able to adequately measure your success when it’s using the stick of someone else’s success.
What Entrepreneurs Need to Realize their Dream
/in Entrepreneur, Everything, Strategy /by Dave ShreinEntrepreneurs need a number of things to help them succeed: determination, the ability to learn and a dream to follow. While each of these are important, I believe that the most important thing entrepreneurs need to succeed is someone in their corner, cheering them on. An unfortunate reality of being an entrepreneur is that once […]
How to Become an Authority In Your Work
/in Entrepreneur, Everything, Strategy /by Dave ShreinThose of us who are building a platform in order to gain influence in a particular niche the one thing that we need in the minds of our potential readers, clients, bosses, etc., is authority. When you are viewed as an authority your words are authoritative, however, you must use your words to gain authority as well.
There is a simple mental shift that you can make on a daily basis which will give you the ability to gain influence using words as well as speak with authority.
Mondays Suck but They’re Not About You
/in Entrepreneur, Replays, Strategy /by Dave ShreinYou probably have good reason for hating Mondays. Many people do. However, could our attitude on Monday reveal more about our character and our outlook on life than we give it credit for? What would it look like if you altered your perspective of why you work and why you are getting up and starting a new week every Monday.
This Periscope video may be exactly the kick in the pants you need to be fired up for Mondays.
Books Young Entrepreneurs Should Be Reading
/in Entrepreneur, Replays, Strategy /by Dave ShreinReading is the fastest way for anyone to achieve success no matter what field of study or area of life they are looking to grow their expertise in. However, you can’t read mindlessly. Being intentional about what books you choose is just as important as actually reading in and of itself. So what books should the young entrepreneur be seeking out? Check out this Periscope and learn!
The Seven Revenue Streams Entrepreneurs Should Know and Love
/in Entrepreneur, Everything, Strategy /by Dave ShreinWhen you finally decide to launch your dream of becoming an online business owner it almost certainly always starts with a blog. After you answer the question of, “how do I start a blog?” you quickly move to the question of, “how do I monetize my blog?”