The American Dream takes many forms. It can be a successful job, a marriage, or even a thriving speaking business. Many people have realized it and lived it, some in very logical ways, and others […]

The American Dream takes many forms. It can be a successful job, a marriage, or even a thriving speaking business. Many people have realized it and lived it, some in very logical ways, and others […]
Recently, while watching the horse races at the famous Santa Anita racetrack, I couldn’t help but think about personal branding. Thousands of people were cheering for and betting on horses. But what does that have […]
Have you been to the movies lately? Or maybe seen a play recently? Or watched Netflix or TV? Of course you have. And the magic behind the movies, TV, and plays are the actors. Actors […]
Think back to middle school. What kind of kid were you? What kind of clothes did you wear? What kind of shoes did you wear? What kind of people did you hang out with? What […]
I was recently brought to New York for a part in a new startup TV show. I can’t tell you details right now, but think “Shark Tank meets Apprentice.” As I’m on the show and […]
If you want to up your networking game, read on. I have always looked at networking as an investment in time to find people I want to be surrounded by. As Tony Robbins and many […]
“Sure! Here’s my business card, let me get yours too.” How many times have you repeated this at a large conference as you ping pong from one person to the next, over a 2-3 day […]
What if I told you that you’re only going to remember the beginning and end of this article. Would you believe me? As an audience member listening to a presentation, a keynote, or a start […]
The line to the main room at the RISE Conference in Hong Kong piles out the door. The ambient noise rings of excitement. Earlier that day, Gary Vaynerchuk strolled through the conference with a gaggle […]
In today’s digital age, have you wondered how you can stand out? With the world at our fingertips, it’s easy to find yourself getting lost in the shuffle, and sometimes you may be losing touch […]
When people ask me what I do, I sometimes tell them to think of me as the “Black Belt of Branding.” It is a communication shortcut and helps people tap into mental maps that they already […]
[Illustration by Ryan Foland] There is nothing wrong with being soft spoken, unless part of your job includes speaking to people. And since most people speak as part of their job, being soft spoken might […]