Celebrities and rehab. How many times have you heard those two words used together recently? News about celebrities entering or leaving rehab has almost become a daily occurrence these days. And whether it's for alcohol, drugs, sex, painkillers, or some other addiction, each of those celebrities you hear about in the news have one thing in common. They reached a point where they realized they needed help. They might have been warned by a doctor, got arrested, had someone stage an intervention, or realized on their own they were out of control. But regardless of how they reached that point, they all accepted the fact they needed help. Outside help. Professional help. Many entrepreneurs are in a similar situation with their marketing. I'll be honest; there have been times when I desperately wanted to stage a marketing intervention with a business owner who was completely oblivious to how bad their marketing sucked. Fortunately, self-restraint and the wise counsel of friends … [Read more...]

Which of these scenarios sounds like you? 1. You've got lots of traffic to your blog (or website), but you're not getting any sales. 2. Your small business is struggling because you're not getting enough customers. 3. You're a freelancer or solopreneur that's working a lot of long hours, but are still struggling to pay the bills each month. If any of those scenarios sound familiar, your marketing probably sucks - or worse - you could be sabotaging your own marketing without realizing it. Finding the right combination of marketing tools to effectively promote your blog (or business) isn't hard, but screwing it up is infinitely easier than getting it right. Below I've listed 30 of the most common problems that will short-circuit your marketing efforts and kill your sales. Pay attention to these warning signs and you'll be able to get a better return on your marketing investment. 1. You don't have any brand at all. Having nothing to set you apart from your competition, … [Read more...]