How I Started My Business From Scratch
It’s really hard to determine who is actually qualified to give advice on how to start a business from scratch. There are hundreds, if not thousands, or self-proclaimed “entrepreneurs” out here no the internet— the majority of whom have yet to get into the nitty-gritty of owning their own business. For those who have been […]
How To Select a Personal Branding Photographer
If you read my last blog on social media branding, then you’ll know that hiring a personal branding photographer is going to be a huge asset for your business. Whether you need photos of yourself or your product, a photographer who works specifically for entrepreneurs is what you want to look into. When I started […]
What Is Social Media Branding?
I’ve noticed that a lot of people want to jump right into social media branding when they start their business. And it makes sense… in theory. 53% of consumers say they’re likely to buy from brands that are transparent on social. This means, the sooner you get on social, the sooner you can start selling. But […]
What Is Real Estate Marketing?
My company, Stratus Branding, frequently works with real estate agents. During an agent’s first private personal branding coaching session with me, this same question always comes up: “What is real estate marketing?” I’m never surprised by this question because a big chunk of that first call is dedicated to explaining how to incorporate your personal […]
The Benefits of Mentoring for Entrepreneurs
I’m going to be real with you guys: running your own business takes a lot out of you, that’s how i’ve learned the Benefits of Mentoring. You work fifty hours a week, sometimes on weekends, and you have to know so. much. Even if you feel comfortable in one aspect, there are about twenty other […]
10 Networking Tips to Kick-A$$ at Your Next Networking Event
One of the networking tips that I never received from my peers is how the heck you handle networking events. These get-togethers are the backbone of networking basics, but advice on how to handle these awkward situations was never brought to my attention. Networking events can be daunting and intimidating. Especially if you’re new to […]
How to Take Constructive Feedback to Improve Your Bottom Line
Every entrepreneur is going to be forced to listen to constructive feedback. As much as we all like to believe that we know the proper ways to run a business, the reality is that it takes a lot of work. There’s marketing, payroll, networking, communication, and so many other factors that we as business owners […]
Top 5 Public Speaking Tips Recommended For Entrepreneurs
Remember the absolute terror you would feel in middle school knowing you had to read out loud to the class? At that point, most of us hadn’t been given any public speaking tips. We’re just sort of fed to the wolves as if every middle schooler is embedded with spontaneity and self-confidence. And for most […]
Social Media Marketing Strategy to Improve Your Personal Brand
As an entrepreneur, your online presence is everything these days. In lieu of bus bench ads and billboards, the new wave of advertising lies within your online representation. There is a ton of information you will need to become acquainted with in order to come up with a great social media marketing strategy—and it can […]
10 Self Care Tips For Entrepreneurs & Self Employed
As an entrepreneur, you often work ten to twelve hour days and that can often include working on weekends. With all the hustle and bustle of taking care of our businesses, sometimes we forget to indulge in a daily self care routine. That’s precisely why I created these self care tips. I have definitely been […]