Monthly Archives: June 2009

clipped from www.instigatorblog.com The pitch isn’t the only thing that will make your business successful; far from it. But it sure does matter when you have an opportunity to get on stage and present. Those opportunities may be few and far between, but you don’t want to blow them. And opportunities to pitch your business should happen all the time – because ultimately we’re always pitching, whether it’s investors, customers, business partners, candidates, spouses, or random people we catch on the street. Pitching and presenting are critical skills for startup owners.

35 Powerful Ways to Get Noticed August 13, 2008 | Written By Dave Navarro If you want to make more money in business, become an expert, get famous, or many other things – the first thing you have to do is learn how to get noticed. But in today’s increasingly crowded world, getting people to pay attention to you isn’t easy — unless you’ve got a list of proven tactics to fall back on. With that goal in mind, we’ve created the following collection of 35 power ways to get noticed. How to Get Noticed Sponsor a contest. When you can find a larger business that’s running a contest, sponsoring it with your cash, products or services can put you in front of a lot of people throughout the entire promotion. People like to win – and you want to be associated with that powerful emotion. Create your own contest. Don’t let the other people have all the fun – turn the tables and create your own contests. You can use your own offerings as prizes, or seek out sponsors who will spread the word to their audiences about the promotion. Open your mouth. Public speaking is a huge way to get your brand seen – find relevant groups to speak to as often as you can. Teach what you know and position yourself as an expert that other influencers will talk about in the future. Open your ears. Again, turn the tables and invite someone interesting to speak at … Continue reading →