I came across an article “5 Reasons You Need to Meet in Person” (Inc. Magazine) that struck a cord with me. The author, Rene Shimada Siegel (@renesiegel), did a nice job reminding readers that it is easy to use email, social media or phone calls as your only source of communication, but by doing so, you…
It is hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close in just ten short days. People are moving at a fast pace; finishing up the dangling strings of items on their ‘to do’ list. The lists contain the usual mix of client work, holiday shopping and attending events. In the rush, I am…
Believe me…I am a believer in using social media, blogs & websites and other technology tools to market a business. However, I have to emphasize that these tools are meant to support your relationships. Despite the growing popularity of digital tools, face-to-face interactions are extremely valuable and essential to building long-term, loyal business relationships. A…