Blog: Elevate & Innovate
Technology, Tactics, and Tips for Small Business Success
How to tap into the energetic frequency of a pep talk from David Byrne
I was really unmotivated yesterday, sitting on the couch after lunch seriously considering turning on the TV instead of getting back to work. I felt drained, uninspired, and my whole body was a lead weight sinking into the couch in a way that felt like it might be...
Is a personal brand important? Think of it like throwing a party…
The secrets behind throwing a great party are not that different to developing a great personal brand…
Coaches: How to find the time you need to build your personal brand and avoid overwhelm
The work in developing a strong personal brand takes time, and most coaches are doing everything themselves, so where to find the time?
Should you keep content short for shrinking attention spans?
You do NOT have the attention span of a goldfish. Well, maybe you do, but goldfish don’t have short attention spans, so you’re probably fine. ⚠️ Ok, look, I’m not a scientist or a goldfish expert so you really shouldn’t take my word for it… BUT neither should...
Turns out making video for your business is harder than picking a fight with Josh Hartnett
I was sitting opposite Josh Hartnett, the fight co-ordinator was discussing the set up with the director, and the dialect coach was giving me a note on my lines. I was completely at ease, about to shoot a scene for Penny Dreadful. At the time, it was probably the...
Someone tries to break into my home every day
They don’t really. I just think they do. Frank laughs at me every time I jump from fright when mail (or more often junk) is shoved through our letterbox. You have to understand, I’ve spent most of my life in Kentucky where the mailbox was always unquestionably...
How to email someone a Facebook post
This is a super simple tip for when you want to send someone a Facebook post directly by email (or some other direct messaging service outside of Facebook). And it’s incredibly easy, but it’s not obvious, especially if you’re on a desktop.
Why it’s best not to mention “pineapples” before your customer is ready
I was describing my new hair care routine to Frank: “In the shower I co-wash and I squish to condish, then I plop my hair for about 30 minutes. Once it’s dry, I scrunch out the crunch, and tonight, I’ll pineapple it before I go to bed.” Frank was amused. Especially...
I couldn’t figure out why my polite offer made them grumpy with me
Just after I moved to Ireland I got a job in a cheese shop. A few weeks into the job, I noticed I was having the same confusing interaction with several different customers. It would occur just after I had prepared their cheese for them. …Slight pause here to say I...