Navigating Business Operations During Crisis: Lessons from a Leader’s Experience in War-Torn Ukraine

Surviving the War: A Leader’s Perspective on Navigating Business Operations During Crisis Paul Okhrem is a dimensional partner at eLogic Commerce, delivering turnkey e-commerce solutions on SFCC, Magento, BigCommerce, and Shopify Plus; a company with its roots in Ukraine, although they recently moved their headquarters to Estonia. Paul Okhrem and I discussed the impact of the Ukraine war on his …

Unlocking PR Power: How Interviews and Collaboration Fuel Book Writing

A book holds PR power, showcasing expertise. Interviewing industry authorities boosts perceived authority, even if you’re not an expert yourself. A trend of authors collaborating and interviewing each other is growing, benefiting from shared knowledge. Recently, I interviewed top CEOs and industry experts for a book on the modern healthcare consumer. Originally about Sam Tejada, it evolved into a collaborative …

John Assaraf teaches me 5 ways to overcome procrastination

If you ever get the chance to sit down with John Assaraf, listen closely, since he will change your life. Here’s what he told me, as I best recall: As someone who has studied the habits of successful people for decades, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges that prevents people from achieving their goals is procrastination. Millionaires and …

Building Lasting Connections: The Power of Empathy in Business and Marketing

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 …

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 …