Everyone loves a little healthy competition and I’m definitely no exception!  It’s fun and it adds a camaraderie between the competitors as we support and root for each other while we push for the top.  I’m excited that Market Like A Chick is in the running for two blog awards:  Most Provocative Blog (Yeah, I’m a little sassy sometimes!) and the Blog You’ve Learned The Most From in the 2009 Swiffer SocialLuxe Lounge BlogLuxe Awards competition! [Read more →]

When I wrote my last post, 2 Reasons Facebook is Highly Overrated, I really had little intention to write this post today. In my last post the frustration and possibly a bit of cynicism were the underlying tones as I vented about my views on Facebook. Perhaps it was just my way of letting the Universe know I need guidance in the social media arena.

It may just be that the Universe has answered, because I am now entering a contest by Charles Bohannan of Wordful. Charles is the proud winner of two tickets from Chris Garrett’s contest to go to the  Social Media Summit 2009. Charles is giving away one of his tickets via a contest of his own and has asked participants to answer 3 basic questions in a blog post by 6pm tonight. I am going to give it a shot in the hopes that I can pick up where I left off and mend my social media mess.

The questions asked and my responses are below: [Read more →]

Have you ever been asked a question by someone and you know the only reason they are asking it is because they believe your answer will seem foolish? The person that asked me to summarize my best marketing advice in 140 characters or less had his motives, but what came out of it was the discovery of a marketable skill and a growing trend.  So, what was meant for harm was turned to good, as all things do when you remain honest with yourself and your values. Simply put, it was: Keep Reading...

Yes, I admit it. I am an admitted doer-of-14-things-at-once addict. I text, put make up on, and drive at the same time. I read email, schedule conference calls and check Twitter while Googling potential keynote speakers and training subjects in one swoop. I help one kid with homework while scolding another for forgetting his at school, chat with my daughter on the phone, and run the puppy out of the kitchen all while preparing dinner. Is this normal? Keep Reading...

As a Blogger and a market research freak, I spend a lot of time on the web (way too much) looking for new marketing ideas, women that are making things happen,  news in the social media world, and trying to stay in touch with the other Bloggers in my niche. During the week I find cool sites that make an impact on me and I think rock! Keep Reading...

While the world was watching the Kutcher vs CNN challenge to hit 1 million followers on Twitter, there was another 1 millionth milestone hit on Thursday. Keep Reading...

Have you ever hit the wall? I mean, have you ever gotten to the point in your marketing where you start to think, “Okay, I have done everything. I’ve stayed current with all the newest trends, I’ve utilized every tip and training I’ve heard, I’ve invested money into my business and I am just not seeing the results I had hoped for! Where am I missing it?” Well, before you get too frazzled and think about throwing in the towel, let’s go over a basic law that will change everything. No, not a marketing law, per say, it’s bigger than that. I know you’ve heard it, but have you used it in your business? It’s called The Law of Attraction. Keep Reading...

One of the most common questions or comments I get is “So, what is different about the way women market?”  While I will acknowledge that both sexes share some marketing qualities, women have certain traits or characteristics that are built in at birth.  However, whether you are male or female, the first thing a successful entrepreneur needs to do is find out how to turn what some may view as weakness into strengths and uniqueness.   All those quirks and obsessions make up your unique business personality and set you up in your own niche. Celebrate your authenticity! Keep Reading...

Have you ever been sold by someone that grated on every last nerve you have in your body?  Chances are that if you did buy, it was because you already knew what you wanted before you got there.  In the case of us chicks, we love to shop, but few of us like to be ‘sold’. Keep Reading...

One of the easiest ways to establish yourself as an expert is to learn and practice the process of distributing your articles to publishers and newsletters all across the Web. As you continuously submit your content to publications the Editors will begin to recognize your name, and will seek out your content above others. It’s a great way to build trust with your customers and subscribers to establish you as a reliable source. Keep Reading...