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Recommended Reading

šŸ’”Grand Canyon Focus: The Practice of Full Devotion to a Single Task

Thanks to Matthew Homan who recommended thisĀ brilliant postĀ in his (also brilliant)Ā newsletter.

The post’s author, Leo Babauta, writes: “Imagine youā€™re standing at the edge of a cliff, where you really need to concentrate in order not to fall into the abyss. Imagine the intensity of that, the forced focus, the complete and utter devotion to being present.”

That’s Grand Canyon focus. If the idea appeals to you, read theĀ post.


Recommended Viewing

šŸ˜ŠĀ Nurturing Your Well Being as an Entrepreneur

“Your health and wellness and your business success really are completely interwoven.” So says Dr. Dan Fazio in this must-see talk he delivered recently at Experts4Entrepreneurs in St. Louis.

Dan is a dear friend and one of my trusted health advisors. In this talk, he delivers simple tips to help you maximize energy, keep burnout at bay, and achieve well-being to fuel business success.

…and she is a sales coach and consultant you need to know and follow…

…if you want to sell better and get more clients without pressure, pitching or pretending to be someone else.

This is a live workshop, tomorrow, October 8th, 9 am PST/12 pm EST.

Click hereĀ for details and registration.


Podcast (The Story Power Marketing Show)

šŸ“”Ā How to Forge a Sonic Identity for Fun and Profit (with Traci DeForge)
Traci DeForge is the founder of Produce Your Podcast, a premier podcast consulting and production agency that incorporates podcasting into the digital marketing strategy of B2B and B2C companies.

Traci has more than three decades of expertise in Broadcast Media and Executive Management helping startups and Fortune 500 giants such as Google and Hilton.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

~What ā€œSonic Identityā€ is and Why You Should Elevate It ASAP!

~How to Start Building a Sonic Identity that Sticks

~Why a Logo is So Much More Than You Think

~How to Keep an Audience Hooked

~What Producing a Podcast Looks Like

View/Listen on Story Power Marketing Show Website

Listen on Apple Podcasts


Recommended Reading

šŸ“šĀ The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker

Amazon and B&N don’t shelve this book in the business section (it’s hard to categorize).

But this gem by Rob Walker has had a great impact on me as a businessperson

To be an effective leader, marketer, and all-around human being, you have to open your eyes and ears and notice what’s happening around you. This book will help.

And after reading it, you’ll find more joy in simple activities, like a walk around the block.


Words to Ponder

“I attribute the little I know to my not having been ashamed to ask for information, and to my rule of conversing with all descriptions of men on those topics that form their own peculiar professions and pursuits.”

ā€• John Locke

Don't go away yet..

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1) Get theĀ Story Power Profit PackĀ -- 52 Strategies, Tips, and Tactics Ā to Transform Your Content from Ignored to Adored.

2) Watch theĀ free, 7-minute Micro-Training: ā€œThe 3 Most Important Storytelling Keys to Captivate Prospects and Inspire Them to Act -- Without Pitching and Prodding.ā€

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4) Work with me one-on-one: If youā€™re interested in working directly with me -- to discover, assemble, and deliver powerful, business-building stories -- simply reply to this email and change the subject line to "Private Client." Tell me a little about yourself, your business, and what you'd like to accomplish, and I'll reply to discuss options.

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Tom Ruwitch

Tom Ruwitch is the founder and CEO of Story Power Marketing. For more than 30 years, he has helped businesses grow by delivering powerful stories using a variety of different media.