Do you ever meet people you just really want to be connected to and then you get the chance to meet and spend some time and you realize you have tonnes in common? Over the years I have met many people like this and I always take the opportunity to try and connect on a […]
Barb Stuhlemmer
Becoming the Expert – And Own It!
I’m listening to a call today with Jeff Crilley, author of “Free Publicity“, about getting free PR by connecting with a reporter. It has opened up some interesting opportunities. One concept he focused on was that many people don’t feel like an expert worth quoting in the news. His story about a lawyer wanting coaching […]
I Have a Coupon?
If you have one product at one price then keeping track of offers is quite easy, but that is not likely for any of us. For one of my products I had an introductory price when I was building the product, a held over price, the pre-release price, a coupon I offered to capture attention […]
Sharing Your Information
If you, like me, are creating a lot of content, then the best outcome for you is that the content be viewed by as many people as possible. I have been asked by a number of people for the right to republish my articles, or to contribute to their online media. This is a great […]
LOVE Your Follow-Up Calls
Do you love your follow-up calls? You should, because it is where many of your sales might come from. Many people feel that making a follow up call is a type of harassment, and if you feel that way then it might be. A follow up call should feel like you are helping someone by […]
A Shift in Focus
I want to add something to my blog. Something uniquely different from what I write about in my e-zine blogs. I want to share more around what I experience in my business day-by-day, so I am changing the focus of this blog to talk about one great thing each day. What kind of things? Things that […]
Consistency, Consistency, Consistency! What needs to be consistent?
OK I get it, consistency is important! Right? We all know this but I guarantee that if there is some aspect of your business that is not doing what you want it to do it is likely because of your commitment to be consistent with what you know has to be done. But what if […]
On the Book Shelf – What’s Barb Reading Now? – Self, Sales and Great Business
Since I am so often asked, ‘what books do you recommend’, I thought I would start sharing what I am reading or have read. I am a life-long continual learner, which I feel is the key to being successful in this conceptual age. I have read so many really useful and impactful books I think […]
Do People Want You? When to say Yes!
Have you ever noticed how the busier you get the more people need you? I had an incredible day just a few weeks ago where I was offered four different opportunities to volunteer in some amazing capacities to help some incredible institutions and charities. Besides working in my businesses, I volunteer for different levels of […]
Connecting People 101
{EAV:d6399c9efeb67e5e} How to Help Someone by Giving a Referral I am often told, “I’m new to networking, I don’t have enough connections to help anyone, I really don’t know how I can help”. It is how we all feel when we start networking, but I bet you do have some connection that will help someone. […]