20 weeks ago in Branding
It used to be pretty straightforward: You wore the right outfit, showed up on time, spoke clearly, and gave a firm handshake. The first in-person meeting was quick and by the time it was over you had presented your brand. Today things are a bit more involved, but how you present yourself to the world - the brand you build - is as critical to your success as ever. More »
21 weeks ago in Social Media
Like most other Americans, I grew up fascinated by stories and information piped through the television and have watched over the last couple of decades the development of different platforms designed for entertainment and knowledge-sharing. More »
21 weeks ago in News, Us
With 1 in 8 American women suffering the devastating effects of breast cancer, it’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t been touched by the disease. Team Rise is committed to the cause and will be running at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to help end breast cancer. You can help! Join our team or support us with a donation today! More »
21 weeks ago in News
I honestly can't think of a time in my life when music wasn't a big part of my day-to-day. My parents were huge fans and modest collectors, so listening to music was a staple after school, while mom cooked dinner, on long road trips, or even just at night before bed. More »
22 weeks ago in Social Media
Whether you are tweeting professionally or personally, your first Twitter post sets up your followers’ expectations so you want it to send the right message. (Pun totally intended!) So, here are some of the most potent ideas I’ve got on how to make the first impression you toss out there really count, followed by specific pointers on how to craft a successful start! More »
22 weeks ago in Branding
As the internet continues to grow and its offerings become more robust, so do your options for presenting your personal brand! More »
23 weeks ago in Analytics
Running a business is always a dance of investments and returns. Tracking your return on investment (ROI) for your website has a reputation for being nebulous because it is never quite as cut-and-dried as determining your financial ROI, which is usually a simple equation comparing how much money you spent on an improvement and how much money you made as a result. More »
23 weeks ago in News
I met Jim through the 11-1 Club, which is run by John Ledford of Ledford Financial. Jim presented at one of our 11-1 meetings about InContact, a cloud based communication system that helps companies build a unique experience for their customers. Instantly I knew Jim would be a great asset to my clients. More »
