en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1412234 Comments by Sam Zipursky http://www.consulting-business.com/prioritizing-success.html#IDComment148905154 Hi there Ellisa, thanks so much for writing this post, really great read. Love how you give us the image of 10 years of time that could be used more effectively or I guess differently towards achieving goals we've set out. Thanks! Wed, 4 May 2011 20:03:48 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/prioritizing-success.html#IDComment148905154 http://www.consulting-business.com/take-5-to-keep-yourself-going.html#IDComment145857420 Mike, nice ideas and post. I personally use the coffee tip but can only do that about once an afternoon or it's just too much caffeine. My other tip is to read a newsletter or blog post I've starred and have been waiting to read but haven't had the chance to yet! I limit it to that one post or newsletter so it doesn't drain too much time but just refreshes my mind. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:36:15 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/take-5-to-keep-yourself-going.html#IDComment145857420 http://www.consulting-business.com/the-sevs-bread-marketing-method.html#IDComment137491321 Thanks for reading and stopping by LK! Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:05:19 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/the-sevs-bread-marketing-method.html#IDComment137491321 http://www.consulting-business.com/jill-konrath-sales-consultant-speaker-and-author.html#IDComment125843028 Nice interview for the blog Jill, thanks! I like the positive outlook on selling and looking at it more as a game or challenge rather then something "we just have to do to get business going" :) Fri, 4 Feb 2011 06:03:43 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/jill-konrath-sales-consultant-speaker-and-author.html#IDComment125843028 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment118603124 JP thanks! Yes the key is even simple little things that make our clients go "amazing, I love these guys" is what we're looking for here with the WOW factor! Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:29:10 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment118603124 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment117541280 Paul, nice one...I also use other services such as Google sites and documents with Gmail daily...love it and thanks for stopping by! Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:37:43 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment117541280 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment117220145 Actually not sure if it's a lab feature as the message just popped up without me doing anything. The way to test if it's active is just try to send an email to yourself and write the words "I'm Attaching" in the body text. Then hit send and the message should pop up! Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:17:51 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment117220145 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment117029373 Nice one Karen! Agreed, knowledge is power and the more you share without thinking you'll get back the better as it always seems to pay off in the long run. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:16:07 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/wow-factor-to-freelance-and-consulting-businesses.html#IDComment117029373 http://bcb.undefinedrange.com/why-consultants-freelancers-need-links-2.html#IDComment111055320 Suzanne & Race - very true for bloggers link building is so so crucial! Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:08:32 +0000 http://bcb.undefinedrange.com/why-consultants-freelancers-need-links-2.html#IDComment111055320 http://bcb.undefinedrange.com/why-consultants-freelancers-need-links-2.html#IDComment111053995 Nice one Joy! Thanks for sharing your experience with link building and how it has effected your freelance business... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:58:12 +0000 http://bcb.undefinedrange.com/why-consultants-freelancers-need-links-2.html#IDComment111053995 http://www.consulting-business.com/2-powerful-tips-for-controlling-your-consulting-brand-online.html#IDComment98813045 Cheers Mark! Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:59:02 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/2-powerful-tips-for-controlling-your-consulting-brand-online.html#IDComment98813045 http://www.consulting-business.com/business-card-science-for-consultants.html#IDComment98812968 Hi Karina - I like that idea and have definitely seen it used effectively. I also think it brings that extra level of human touch and as you said helps people remember the person they met. If you go with that option a few things to think about is a) do you have a high quality photo that prints well and fits in with the design and b) that you still get your USP or sales message out on the card. If you can consider the above and pull it off successfully I say go for the card with a photo! Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:58:26 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/business-card-science-for-consultants.html#IDComment98812968 http://blog.advicetap.com/working-with-a-top-agency-with-ddb-canada-creative-director/#IDComment96781672 Cosmo - Great breakdown on how and why consultants and freelancers need to really differentiate themselves in the marketplace, couldn't agree more with that! Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:15:26 +0000 http://blog.advicetap.com/working-with-a-top-agency-with-ddb-canada-creative-director/#IDComment96781672 http://www.consulting-business.com/digital-content-creator-kate-trgovac.html#IDComment95478813 Nice one Andy! Thanks for stopping by and joining the convo :) Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:08:02 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/digital-content-creator-kate-trgovac.html#IDComment95478813 http://www.consulting-business.com/digital-content-creator-kate-trgovac.html#IDComment95366390 Hi Kate, nice interview and thanks for stopping by our blog and sharing your time and insights with us and the readers. I hear you on the personal branding issue, I guess that's more of a fancy buzz word that's floating around the last few years but you mentioned "reputation" and there's lots going about that too...have you checked into an author and blogger by the name of Andy Beal? He came to mind as soon as you mentioned "reputation" Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:42:10 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/digital-content-creator-kate-trgovac.html#IDComment95366390 http://www.consulting-business.com/consultants-stand-out-marketing.html#IDComment93678345 Clint - Thank you for the guest post. Mike and I here at the blog had thought about that for a while and that's why we went ahead and published the "Consulting Success System". At the moment it's only a digital download but we're looking into physical publishing options as I type this! Thanks so much for the push.... Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:28:30 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/consultants-stand-out-marketing.html#IDComment93678345 http://www.consulting-business.com/marketing-consultant-jay-ehret.html#IDComment92581296 Jay, great interview and thanks for taking the time to do it for us and the blog readers...I really like how you got the idea to start your business and it's a great lesson. See a weakness that you know you can improve on or fill a gap and then go from there! You say you meet several clients on Skype. Does that work well for you and do you find most clients are open to that these days? Thanks again, very motivating interview! Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:06:29 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/marketing-consultant-jay-ehret.html#IDComment92581296 http://blog.advicetap.com/communications-consultant-janice-tomich/#IDComment89587515 Deirdre - Seems like you picked up some of the most important points here! I also agree that when you work on your business standing behind your values and personality whatever that may be will really help you out on the path to "success" and also keep you satisfied with what you're working on each day :) Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:57:20 +0000 http://blog.advicetap.com/communications-consultant-janice-tomich/#IDComment89587515 http://www.consulting-business.com/3-tips-for-staying-productive-in-summer-weather.html#IDComment89569625 Maryle - I hear you with launching a new business, we're doing the same with a few businesses so the goals keep us working on sunny days! 5:30am I haven't been able to start my day at that time yet bu I know from experience that early mornings are a great time to get a few solid hours of concentrated work done. Joellyn - I've also been pretty busy with the networking events and summer they pick up even more. I know what you mean if you work hard and then head out to a nice place for some networking it keeps the work day balanced for sure! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:52:52 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/3-tips-for-staying-productive-in-summer-weather.html#IDComment89569625 http://www.consulting-business.com/business-card-science-for-consultants.html#IDComment87433033 Alan - Nice comment and thoughts here. In another online community I work in I asked a member about this same question and he said that instead of focusing on giving his contact information first he offers a clear download link to a free informational product of his on his business card. He said the free download has been working well and at least 1 or 2 out of every ten people go to his website, enter their information, and then download his product. There is a good example of someone who is using his card to build contacts and as a lead generation tool! Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:34:46 +0000 http://www.consulting-business.com/business-card-science-for-consultants.html#IDComment87433033