3 Steps to Achieving Greatness
A few weeks ago I gave a speech during Catalyst Week. My agency Silverback Social was co-curating the week’s events.…
To All the Ice Bucket Copycats: Please stop.
It's happening right now all over the globe. There are dusty executives, in their dusty offices, with their dusty mentalities,…
4 Steps to Become a Great Public Speaker
In 2006 I spoke in front of an audience for the first time, and I was horrible. I was sweating.…
An Open Letter to Everyone Who Wants to be Great
Work Like Your Life Depends On it Today, I want you to work hard. Harder than you’ve ever worked. I…
Gary Vaynerchuk to Keynote the Westchester Digital Summit
The Westchester Digital Summit will be held on May 14th, 2013 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New…
College Students: Four Easy Steps to Clean Up Your Facebook Page Before the Big Interview
I’m usually pretty liberal with the conent that I allow on Facebook – this is mostly because I’m a 37…
President Barack Obama will win the Election, Here’s why:
Lately my direct messages have been reserved for messages from my Twitter followers who have incorrectly clicked on a link…
Social Media is Dead.
The past two weeks have been unique. Last week I was in Syracuse, New York training a brilliant sales team…
Social Week Gives Back
Big things are happening. Next week I’m honored to host and present during Social Week’s special event called “Social Week…
5 Steps to Super Charge Your Facebook Fan Engagement Today
I’m blessed, really I am. I’m infinitely passionate about what I do for a living. I also love helping people.…
Warning: Facebook’s Promoted Posts Fall Flat
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to appear on Inside Edition to discuss social media. Well – more…
The Future of Social Media is You
Last week I was honored to lecture to a group of MBA students at my Alma Mater Loyola University Maryland.…
Mark Zuckerberg Must Step Down as CEO of Facebook
Last Friday I appeared on Fox Business, Varney & Co. to discuss why social media stocks are tanking. During the…
5 Steps to True Social Media ROI
How do you get to the true ROI of social media? Here are some tips: 1) Start today
The Social Media Tidal Wave has Crashed.
While I know it’s only the end of July, I happened to catch a special on the History Channelabout Nostradamus…
In Response: Cathryn Sloane’s Social Media Article
This afternoon I was perusing my Twitter feed when I came across Noah Malin’s Paper-li The Social Media Thinkers Daily.…
Everyone is talking about Pinterest! Are you on it? Have you heard of it?
Chances are, your customers have! And they may be on there pinning your company, looking for your products, or recommending…
The Good, The Bad, & The Sometimes Ugly Side of Social Media
Last night my wife and I were jolted awake by a cacophony of metal on metal. Laura shouted “what was…
Social Media is Appropriate for Every Business …Period.
About 6 months ago my Father hesitantly asked me a favor. He’d scheduled an appointment with his friends and long-time…
In Business, Hugs Matter. Seriously.
I love to hug. Really, I do. I’m pretty good at it too- at least my daughters seem to think…
5 Sure-fire Ways to Get Your Boss to Pay More Attention to Social Media
I once heard Gary Vaynerchuk answer the question “What’s the ROI of social media.” His response was partially dismissive, mostly…
The Power of Reputation: The Brian Solis Effect
My mind has just been blown. First let me start by saying this – I think Brian Solis is brilliant.…
The Secret to Getting a Job in Social Media
A few months ago I was invited to visit my Alma mater Loyola University in Baltimore to lecture about how…
3 Pieces of Good News for Not-for-Profits Engaging in Social Media
Nearly two years ago I started to work with my business partner Anthony Zarro at Drive Action Digital. Anthony had…
Your World is Exploding: How Social Media is Changing Everything-and How you Need to Change with it.
Since the publication of Your World is Exploding on Amazon, last Tuesday – I’ve been a wreck. Suffice to say…
Social media is a spiritual awakening, not a technological one.
I’ve been writing a book for the past five months. The book was called “Start Now” and offered detailed accounts…
Daniel Barrett, Rubicon Artist Development, & His Revolutionary “Remembering” Technique
This week I was schooled on a theory by dear friend Daniel Barrett Sumber. Dan is changing the game of…
Marist College Has Changed My Life Forever
On March 9th my life was changed forever. I was invited to speak at Marist College to discuss how social…
Transcript:Your15minutes Radio on Blog Talk Radio
Tomorrow evening I’ll be participating once again in Blog Talk Radio’s – Your15MinutesRadio show. I’ve been piecing together the transcript…
The Super Bowl, Social Media, & Darth Vader: How Volkswagen Won My Heart
Yesterday, like every other red-blooded American male, I sat my lazy backside down with a drink in one hand, and…
The Charismatic Personal Brand: Be Discoverable
When I was about 10 years old I played on a baseball team. I was a shy kid (we all…
The Charistmatic Personal Brand: Case Study Richard Branson CEO of Virgin
This is the third installment regarding the charismatic personal brand, and how elevating your personal brand can help you and…
The Charismatic Personal Brand: Change “Me” to “We”
If you’re reading this post in succession from yesterday’s post, you’ll remember our example of Joe:
The Charismatic Personal Brand: Issue and Solution
Lately at Drive Action Digital we’ve have the good pleasure of speaking with individuals that are very interested in social…
Are We Too Obsessed with Facebook?
Yesterday, Mashable posted a phenomenal info-graphic that I thought I’d share with you. What’s fascinating to me isn’t just the…