by Lauren Galli, Creative Director I have a morning ritual that includes waking up (slowly at times), grabbing a cup of hot tea, and scrolling through my cell phone to check out what happened during my sleeping hours on Facebook.  Being someone who is habitually nosey, Facebook was a wonderful invention for me.  If you’ve […]

I've kept my blog going consistently for over three years and I'm proud to say that it's not only been the best source of leads for my business, but it's also been the one thing I enjoy doing every week regardless of what else I have on my plate. Lately, however, I've found myself struggling […]

This past week, I had six calls with prospective clients – all small business owners looking to capitalize on the on the tremendous opportunities of the social sphere. Typically, having this many leads would be extraordinary. But I’ve sometimes found it to be deflating. And here’s why…. Many believe that if they invest xx dollars […]

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with two children – a three-year old girl and a five-year old boy. It’s amazing how much perspective they’ve provided me, especially the oldest. In fact, he’s inspired me to write this post on five lessons learned from him. Simplification. Adults – particularly […]

Are you using social media only to find that the leads aren’t pouring in like you anticipated? The fact is, there are a myriad of factors that could be at play. While social media is a great communications tool for businesses, it can’t cure a bad website, poor business operations or misguided marketing. Social media […]

For those of you who have not had a chance to learn of my recent journey, here’s the scoop:  In April, I moved to Norristown, which is outside of Philadelphia.  This move was personal and professional as I’ve left behind my lifelong home and all that came with it including my spouse, my family and […]

Last week, I shared 4 must-have’s for your LinkedIn profile including: a professional photo, a strong headline, an engaging summary, and a detailed skills section. Now that we’ve established a firm foundation for your profile, it’s time for the real magic to happen. Here are three ways to take your LinkedIn efforts to the next […]

For some, the social networking site LinkedIn is just an online rolodex or resume site. Yet, unknown to many, LinkedIn is actually a B2B powerhouse used by a vast network of influential decision makers. It can really help you advance your career or business if you know the tools and can take the time to […]

This past Saturday marked six weeks since I’ve embarked on a journey that included moving two hours away from my home in Harrisburg – and to be on my own for the first time in my life. I’ve left behind my spouse, my family and my friends. I had a seemingly happy life in Harrisburg. […]