This year’s Chicago Ideas Week was filled with superb speakers, workshop and IDEAS. Unfortunately, my budget would only allow a small sampling of the seven day schedule. Choosing wisely.A must see, for me, was Bruce Weindruch’s presentation/workshop “Start with the … Continued
The trade show and fall meeting schedules are as abundant as the pumpkins in the patch. When was the last time you stepped back to REALLY look at your current presentation and supporting collateral? Are these key marketing tools outdated? … Continued
Presenting samples of your work is an important and making your portfolio stand-out can give you an edge in today’s highly competitive (freelance) marketplace. After viewing a short video about how a NYC photographer still uses traditional prints and cut … Continued
Deep in the back of big walk-in bedroom closet are three (maybe four) large Rubbermaid storage tubs filled with my family’s photo archive; dating back over 100 years. Old sepia-toned and yellowing prints, envelopes of negatives, newspaper clippings, letters, and more. After … Continued
My faith in a well-structured presentation has been restored when a client recently asked: “Does the flow of the presentation cover all the key points for an investor pitch?” Referencing my “Universal Pitch Deck–The Ultimate 12-Slide Structure for Any Presentation” … Continued
The past two months have been a whirlwind of activity, pushing my monthly newsletter to the back burner. As a marketer, we all know this is a bad habit. However, focusing on successful results for client projects is a good … Continued
What’s more “Chicago” than a bright green river and a parade, all on the same day! As St. Patty’s Day is just a few day away, Chicagoans will be in celebration mode all weekend. I forgot to check the city’s event … Continued
Are you an aspiring author looking for a publisher? Look no further than the closest mirror! I will be leading a class and discuss to help you simplify the self-publishing system, whether you’re excited about e-books or hard-nosed about hard … Continued
Last month I attended a PechaKucha Chicago and Technori Pitch both very impressive and kudos to all who stepped onto the stage with a story to tell. Both community based, with PechaKucha more entertainment versus Technori business oriented. My interest … Continued
PechaKucha vs Technori (Part 1) Last week I attended a PechaKucha Chicago (Monday) and Technori Pitch (Tuesday) both very impressive and kudos to all who stepped onto the stage with a story to tell. Both community based, with PechaKucha more … Continued