James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster (as stated by Wikipedia).
In the above quick video Altucher explains what you should if you ever get fired. It's a recipe to help you connect with others, find a new opportunity and get on with your career. The truth is though, this is sound advice for anyone who wants to be successful in their life and career. It's about being smart and mature in your communications and relationship building. Altucher even provides some mental exercises worth doing that can serve as positive, constructive, daily mental therapy -- nothing too difficult to execute here, but the impact is profound. Whether you're a musician trying to build your fan base and industry connections or a corporate sales person preparing for (or perhaps forced to be prepared for) your next opportunity, Altucher's advice is worth heeding. Posted by Nick Venturella I was asked to speak at Edgewood College's Career Week 2016, but I could not be there so I created this video to answer some of the questions I know will be talked about during Career Week.
Here are the questions I answer in the video:
Thanks, Nick This is a great interview with Steven Pressfield, who is an author I admire. He wrote, The Legend of Bagger Vance, The War of Art, Do the Work, Turning Pro and many other great books.
Some of what Pressfield talks about is so true in terms of each of our own personal internal struggles toward being successful in ways that are meaningful to each of us -- what makes us truly happy. I know I can relate to his words. He is very wise when talking about one's destiny, and for me, he nailed exactly how I often think about it. It's a bit of a longer video, but worth your time. Posted by Nick Venturella Welcome to my interview series, called Interview-NV. The purpose is to offer a short-format interview with known online marketers and entrepreneurs, like today's guest, John Jantsch. As a thank you to our guest, I would encourage you to stop by his website and sign up on his email list, and/or consider purchasing his latest book, Duct Tape Selling. (http://www.ducttapeselling.com) Interview Q & ANV: How do you expedite your ability to build trust in a business relationship that is initiated online. For example, after connecting with a new contact on LinkedIn? JJ: To me the easiest way is to look for an obvious way to help - answer questions, point to useful resources and look for ways to connect your new connection to other people that might be able to help them. NV: What is one aspect of sales and/or marketing that initially stumped you before you understood how to be successful at it, and what did you do to improve your approach? JJ: That I had to cast my net much more narrowly, that felt uncomfortable at first. Once you discover that, when you understand who you are truly cut out to serve and forsake the rest, you'll attract more business willing to pay you a premium. NV: Your latest book is really a guide for approaching sales and marketing in today’s landscape, what is one main message you want readers to take away from your book? JJ: That buying today is a journey that is increasingly out of our control, and that our best best is to ditch demand creation in favor of guiding people on the journey THEY want to take.
Welcome to this little interview series, called Interview-NV. The purpose is to offer a short-format interview with known online marketers and entrepreneurs, like today's guest, Chris Brogan. As a thank you to our guest, I would encourage you to stop by his website and sign up on his email list, and/or consider purchasing his latest book, The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth. (http://callingallfreaks.com) Our Guest's Bio: Chris Brogan is an advisor and strategist to professionals and owners. It’s business strategy meets powerful personal development.Through courses, consulting, coaching, and events, he blends clarity of vision with pure action. Interview Q & A: NV: What is one significant mistake you made early in your business that you would want to help others avoid to expedite their success? CB: Many times in my business, I've made the mistake of being clever instead of being helpful. The more you seek to help the community you serve, the better it works for everyone. NV: What's one thing people might be surprised to know about how you get things done in your business? CB: People would be stunned to know that I only schedule my days to 40%. We don't run our cars at 100%. We don't run our computers at 100%. Why do we run our schedules at 100% or even more? NV: In your latest book you talk about 'belonging.' Specifically for musicians, artist and writers, how might they apply the idea of 'belonging' to their marketing approach? CB: Musicians and artists of all sorts have the opportunity to share what goes on behind the velvet rope. I've been on a rock band's tour bus. I felt thrilled to know what I'd never witnessed before (which ended up not nearly being as crazy as you'd think). We all want to be on the inside. Share ways for people to connect with that which lets them feel like they're your friends. The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth (http://callingallfreaks.com) is a book about entrepreneurship for the not-so-average entrepreneur. Musicians, artists, and writers are just the tip of the iceberg, but this book would appeal to you. |
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