Can You Learn from Every Experience?

I have come to believe that everyone with whom we interact was placed on our path for a reason; that every situation we encounter was put in front of us for a reason. The real challenge, of course, is to discover what that reason is. How can we learn from every experience? In every area […]
A Look Back on 2020 and the Meaning of “Gratitude”

Do you recognize this man? In this photo, I appear to be grateful to simply be at a ballgame. How things have changed! When the COVID-19 pandemic struck earlier this year, I wondered how it would impact my life and my business, and the lives and businesses of my friends. In early March, almost overnight, […]
How to Introduce Mindfulness to Selling

I’ve spent a lot of years working for other people. So when I decided to create my own agency, Internet Presence LLC, I invested a great deal of time thinking about the question, “How can I introduce mindfulness to selling?”.
Reinvent Yourself in Order to Survive

“Oh, a storm is threat’ning / My very life today…”
The Secret to Happy Clients

Everything you need to know about the secret to happy clients has already been taught to you.
Do Law Firms Need Internet Presence?

“This firm DOESN’T NEED a website and social media! I started this firm 80 years ago, and we did just fine WITHOUT THAT NONSENSE!”
Let’s Eat Grandma!

Mmmm…! What could be more delicious? But seriously, that line really needs a bit of proper punctuation, doesn’t it?
How to Sell High-Ticket Items Online

The Internet levels the playing field, making it possible for businesses of all sizes to compete. But many business owners, newly empowered with this ability, either forget or fail to understand what’s needed in order to sell high-ticket items online.
What’s Meant by “Promotion” and “Attraction”?

We have all heard the word “promotion” used in business — an advertisement in a magazine and an email campaign are both examples of promotion. Is there any other way to get people interested in the products and services that we sell apart from promotion?
Pinning Down the Right People

Pinning down the right people to work with can be a real challenge — whether you are looking for a vendor/provider or an employee/freelancer, you want someone who fits the definition of the word “partner”. Working with partners helps ensure that everyone’s goals are the same.