In an episode of Office Hours held on December 7, 2022, we talked about how successful CEOs and business leaders use the power of empathy to build their businesses. The Power of Empathy in Building Successful Businesses It is essential for leaders to be willing to do the work, even the things that others may consider beneath them. They should …
Exposed: 30 Ways Influencers Cheated Their Way to Millions of Dollars
Here’s how influencers and scammers cheat buyers out of millions of dollars through a thriving black market where followers, engagement, podcast, and app downloads are faked for pennies. Do you want to be internet famous? It can be bought for NOTHING. The website is called “justanotherpanel.com”. Many social media agencies selling “social media growth services” are just reselling fake bot …
Top 10 Words and Phrases Filipinos Should Avoid When Communicating with American Clients
Navigating cross-cultural communication can be challenging, especially when you’re working with clients from different countries. This is particularly true for Filipinos who often interact with American clients in various industries such as customer support, outsourcing, and virtual assistance. Certain words or phrases that may seem polite or normal in the Philippines can puzzle or even offend American clients. To help …
Building Relationships and Amplifying Reputation with AI Tools
I’d like to discuss my perspective on AI tools, which I think is a timeless topic that can be beneficial to anyone. These tools encompass chatbots, ChatGPT, video, and automation tools that incorporate AI. The Key to Thriving with AI Tools The key to thriving with these AI tools is to create something that AI cannot do, and that starts …
The Path Ahead for ChatGPT: My 6-Month Forecast and Immediate Game Plan
Are you one of those people who are skeptical about trekking the path of applied Science? Perhaps, your concern lies in the social and economic pressures induced by new technologies. Understandably so, even Bill Gates does not understand why people are shockingly undaunted by the emerging AI technology of today. Should there really be a cause for apprehension? It depends …
Justin Breen: A Successful Entrepreneur’s Principles for Living an Epic Life
Justin Breen is an entrepreneur and journalist who has been running his own business for five years. He recently published a book called “Epic Life,” based on his personal experiences and the principles he has developed over the years. The book focuses on important topics such as mindset, time management, gratitude, and building strong relationships. Breen emphasizes the importance of …
The Power of Authenticity and Digital Marketing
I was invited to the “Grow Your Law Firm” podcast hosted by Ken Hardison, where we discussed several topics related to building a successful law firm. They included the benefits of using algorithms, the importance of humanizing your business, the significance of being authentic in your content, showing gratitude, the “Dollar A Day” testing strategy, and a guide on how …
The Advisor Is Here to Take Advice…
Today, the advisor, Yu, is here to take a piece of advice… An agency friend ran out of money by continuing to employ dead weight. The dead consequences are nice people but don’t do any work, so the clients are demanding refunds. The agency owner is so empathetic that they don’t want to let anyone go. The agency friend feels …
Empathy Firm: Gavin Lira and Grant Lira Boast How They Run a Fake PR Agency
Many advertisements boast about being featured on well-known media outlets such as Forbes, Inc, and Entrepreneur. It begs the question: why is this such a common occurrence? To delve deeper into this topic, we recommend watching our explanatory video which aims to shed light on the reasons behind this marketing strategy. The practice of advertising being featured on popular media …
Fake PR Agency CEOs Ulyses Osuna, and Gavin Lira, Under Investigation
In the world of Fake PR, maintaining the integrity and coming out clean is no small feat. So, major props to Ulyses Osuna for coming clean about paying writers under the table to post featured articles. Not only does this violate journalism ethics, but it’s illegal per FTC disclosure rules. Then there’s Gavin Lira and Grant Lira of Empathy Firm, …
Master the Art of Concise Communication: Elevate Your Public Speaking Skills
I learned from George Howell, an anchor on CNN with Anderson Cooper, a technique to speak concisely, whether on TikTok, answering questions in the media, handling Q&A, or giving a Toastmasters table topic, public speaking, or speaking extempore. It’s using a three-part framework; similar to what we teach in our 15-second course, which is key to TikTok. Pro Tips by …
Delivering a Compelling Keynote Presentation Without Slides: Tips and Tricks
In this episode of Office Hours, I discussed how do you give a keynote presentation without slides. As a keynote speaker at the Carnegie Conference for higher education in Orlando, I had the opportunity to share my expertise on digital marketing and its impact on driving enrollments. Despite a late arrival and little rest, I arrived early to ensure a …