Enjoy the short video! I know as an entrepreneur the stacks and stacks of business cards you collect might become a bit overwhelming. Above is a quick tip so it doesn’t get out of hand.

Here are some more tips:

1. Always follow up within 24 hours. No, you aren’t a stalker just poignant.

2. Connect on Social Media sites. This is a no brainer especially since you have established face-to-face.

3. Help promote them online: “I just met George Smith, he is a master of tissue paper.”

4. Don’t SPAM: We have all been guilty of this one, myself included. Don’t just add everyone you meet to your newsletter or list. ASK permission.

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So, David what do you do when you aren’t working on The Rise To The Top? Good question. Thanks for asking.

The answer? Helping entrepreneurs, brands, businesses and some other clients to become interactive and social to increase the heck out of their business.  It has been something I’ve kept under the table for awhile as I’ve somewhat been consulting, speaking, and training “underground” but I’m currently booking a few select clients and events for the end of this year and planning for 2010.

Are you an entrepreneur, business or brand looking to REALLY maximize social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn? How about create killer content for your audience and customers?  And I’m not just talking about setting … Read More »

Hope you enjoy the short, quick, to the point tips. What else would you like to see? Note: Special offer below.

Want to get your business questions answered by Gary Vaynerchuk and myself? Check out the David and Gary Experience? Click the graphic below for details:

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Watch The Uncensored Complete Interview:

Watch The Full Episode Also featuring Blogging For Bucks with the Nametag Guy Scott Ginsberg, a unique Cupcake company rocking Twitter and much more:

Want to get your business questions answered by Gary and myself? Check out the David and Gary Experience? Click the graphic below for details:

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If I had a man crush on one person it would probably be Gary Vaynerchuk (shhh don’t tell anyone) and he is bringing his business advice to you during our exclusive interview at Wine Library in New Jersey this Sunday on The Rise To The Top. See the above video of the story behind the interview and why I’ve hung onto it in secret for so long.

For those that DON’T know Gary: His story is going to get you fired up. From a wine shack to 50 million dollar plus company, 7 figure book deal, and a daily wine video blog that gets over 80,000 viewers…all while putting family and community first. He doesn’t take no for an … Read More »

Localize or go worldwide?
500 really amazing high paying customers or 5,000,000 mediocre ones?
Dominate locally? Try to expand nationally?
Who is my niche? Are they passionate (such as Cardinals fans) or passive (like people that like a certain toothpaste..unless you tell everyone about your favorite toothpaste…in that case rock on, but you are weird.)?

Seth Godin often talks about dominating a specific niche. How specific is up to debate. For example, lets say you are trying to define your niche. Is your niche:
1. People (yes, that is pretty darn broad)
2. Business People (ummm..broad)
3. Business Owners (Broad, darn it. Broad!)
4. Female Business Owners (Hmmm…still broad..but getting there)
5. Female Small Business Owners (Getting there….)
6. Female … Read More »

Who do you know who to listen to when starting, growing and maybe even selling your business?
It seems everyone has some advice, but who do you REALLY need to listen to?

From my experience it falls into two categories:
A: Those that have already walked the walk (and not just talk the talk).
B: Really, really, really smart people with lots of big idea.

So alas, here are (over) 15 videos of expert entrepreneurial advice from those that really understand the game. Some are short and to the point. Some are more detailed and a bit longer. The bottom line is the advice is worth oh I don’t know…zillions?

In random order:

Business Advice:

How To Create A Killer … Read More »

When you stick yourself out there, every so often the good ole negabot rears his or her ugly head.

By definition, the negabot is the person that when it is 85 and sunny, they are complaining it isn’t 86.

By habitat, a negabot may appear:

-On your blog (writing a nasty comment)
-In your email (with something negative of course)
-On your social networks (A social media negabot!)
-Occasionally in person (With a snide remark…this type of negabot is much rarer).

Online, with the ability for many to remain anonomyous still in 2009, you will most likely face a little non-love.
And you probably won’t like it. If you receive 99/100 positive comments, it is human nature still to dwell … Read More »