Do you remember the last piece of writing that made you do something? Maybe it was a bar's chalkboard sign with an alcohol pun that made you stop in for a glass of wine. Maybe a sales rep sent you an email that resonated and made you schedule a demo. Perhaps you came across a … Continue reading 7 Steps to Better Copy: How to Hire a Freelance Copywriter
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Confessions of a Gary Vee 2017 Flip Challenge Dropout
I started 2017 so well when it came to hustling. I'd work my tech sales job during the day, then spend the evening on LetGo, OfferUp, Craiglist and eBay, buying and selling, with every intention of hitting Gary Vee's $20,017 flip goal. I did well for the first few weeks, diligently tracking my profits, margins … Continue reading Confessions of a Gary Vee 2017 Flip Challenge Dropout
Staying Positive During a Job Search: A How-To Guide
Nobody really wants to look for a new job. It’s usually something we have to do-- like sitting through commercials on Hulu or accepting your coworkers friend request on Facebook-- even if it means employment, more money or a work/life balance. It falls into that uncomfortable Bermuda-triangle-like zone of financial stress, uncertainty and rejection. Add … Continue reading Staying Positive During a Job Search: A How-To Guide
At Least 7 New Ways to Look For Work (That You Haven’t Tried Yet)
Hitting up your local newspaper classified ads is probably not going to land you the job you want-- if any job at all. (Honestly, the days of newspaper job ads have probably been gone since people were wearing Members Only jackets unironically.) But as I work with entry-level job seekers, I hear my clients using a … Continue reading At Least 7 New Ways to Look For Work (That You Haven’t Tried Yet)
4 Big Reasons You Need a Career Coach For Your Next Job Search
I was always a personal trainer skeptic. I'd go to the gym, lift weights and try to figure out what the machines did. And it showed: the results were underwhelming. When I moved back to Ohio after years in NYC, I went from walking ten miles each day to ten miles per month. I tried to … Continue reading 4 Big Reasons You Need a Career Coach For Your Next Job Search
13 Tips for Crushing Gary Vee’s 2017 Flip Challenge
Now that we're almost 4 months into the #2017flipchallenge, it's a good time to step back, reflect and see what's working-- and what isn't. I've learned, lost and won over the past few months and I'm happy to share a few tips I've found that work for hitting that $20,0170 goal. Check it out! What … Continue reading 13 Tips for Crushing Gary Vee’s 2017 Flip Challenge
(Surprisingly Brilliant) Career Advice from a 2o-year-old Hunter S. Thompson
My first exposure to the world of Hunter S. Thompson, father of Gonzo journalism and amateur pharmacology enthusiast, came through watching Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Some might say that eccentric, counterculture authors aren't the folks to look to when it comes to life or career advice, but I'd beg to differ. A few years ago, I came across … Continue reading (Surprisingly Brilliant) Career Advice from a 2o-year-old Hunter S. Thompson