Collaboration for Social Good: How Collaboration Can Build a Business and Influence Global Change

​Life as an entrepreneur can be lonely at times. It doesn’t have to be that way!When you collaborate, build powerful business relationships, and expand your community influence, opportunities

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5 MUSTS When Planning a Speaking and Book Tour

​You have a great idea… to take your speaking and books/products on the road!A tour.The questions that quickly arise are:Where do I start?What will the route be?How do

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How Talking to Strangers Can Grow Your Business

You may have grown up being told not to talk to strangers. So, it's likely no surprise to you that when we encourage our clients and students to

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Talking To Sponsors at Events: Well Worth Every Second

​We see so many entrepreneurs miss important opportunities, and it makes us want to scream, “Slow down! This could be the opportunity that makes the difference!”  How many

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Making Friends With Company “Gatekeepers”

​Getting past the gatekeepers within companies, brands, and organizations to connect with decision makers can sometimes be the most difficult challenge in building relationships with potential strategic partners

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Don’t Flush Away a Great Sponsor Relationship

​It’s pretty disturbing that we even need to write this but… we do. Charmaine travels extensively as a speaker and you would not believe the number of times

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Kindness Inspired Corporate Sponsorship Dollars

​Stacy Lewis, pro golfer, recently won her first tournament since 2014. Prior to the tournament, she pledged that she would give her prize money to those affected by

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Google Alerts: Who’s Talking About Your Brand?

​I​f you aren't using Google Alerts to find out who’s talking about you, your brand, or your dream sponsors, it’s time to start today! Are you using Google Alerts to…

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Social Media: Turning Your Message into a Movement

​What does it take to turn your message into a movement? How can you get people around the world excited about your cause or project? In what ways

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Building Your Influence Through Relationship Capital

​What is relationship capital? What does it mean to be an influencer? How do influencers build relationship capital? Are there mistakes that people make along the way to

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