Category Archives: Off-line Marketing

Business MMA: The Rowdy Roundtable

Hey Long Beach-area entrepreneurs and locals who naturally think outside the box! I’d like to invite you to join me IN PERSON for an exciting event next Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Come bring your ideas and challenges that keep you … Continue reading

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People Power: Part 2 Of The Melissa G. Wilson Interview

Last week, I brought you Part One of my interview with Networking Is Dead author Melissa G. Wilson. The writing, publishing, and social media leader has shifted gears recently into full-time mentorship, and now spends her time helping others achieve … Continue reading

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Networking Is Dead: An Interview With Melissa G. Wilson

“Don’t push into somebody’s life.  Invite them in.” ~ Melissa G. Wilson I caught up with Melissa G. Wilson, author of fifteen books (five on bestseller lists), and CEO of Networlding—a publishing company that helps authors write, publish, and market … Continue reading

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Getting A Foot In The Door: Using Yelp To Build Business

Dear Olga: Even though we’re an established physical therapy office, in our seventh year, we always need to generate new business in order to keep our calendar full.  Physical therapy isn’t a seasonal thing or an economic thing; it’s a … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs, Marketers, And Crazy People Who Dance On Street Corners: The New Art of Business

This past Saturday, I was a keynote speaker for the Santa Barbara Business Expo, the inaugural event and brainchild of Sandy Goe. I met Sandy last September, when she approached me after I spoke at the California Women’s Conference. At … Continue reading

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No Budget, No Problem: 10 Ways To Market Your Business For FREE

Dear Olga: I have $0 for marketing my online startup.  What should I do? ~ Candy O., New Reviews Website, Irvine, CA With a zero dollar marketing budget, you need to be open to marketing yourself and gifting your expertise. … Continue reading

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Spreading Like Wildfire: How To Use Word of Mouth To Get Noticed Online

Word of mouth marketing (WOM) has been regaled as a tried-and-true method for building brand awareness and increasing sales. “Word-of-mouth is one of the most credible forms of advertising…” asserts Wikipedia. “Word of mouth is often viewed as the pinnacle … Continue reading

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We’re Number One: How To Get Your Customers To Help You Figure Out Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP)

Have you figured out your Unique Value Proposition yet? As a reminder, a UVP communicates the unique contribution your company, products, and/or services are able provide to the market–in a way that is different from your competitors. In other words, “Why should someone … Continue reading

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Swagtastic: The Three Schools Of Thought In The World Of Promotional Items

As we discussed last week, swag is a necessary evil. Studies have shown that promotional items are more memorable than either print or TV advertising. So, like it or not, you’d better get some stuff to hand out. In general, … Continue reading

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Trade Showstoppers: How To Make Your Swag Sizzle

Who doesn’t love a good trade show? (Don’t answer that.) Okay, they’re a necessary evil—and one that sneaks right up on you. Every time, the age-old question right before the big event is almost always, “What on earth are we … Continue reading

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