by Julie Keyes | Oct 9, 2024 | Business Development
University of Minnesota Extension Specialist Michael Darger focuses on community economics and business succession. His background with economic development agencies led him to focus on business retention and expansion work, which eventually landed him at the U of M...
by Henry DeVries | Sep 11, 2024 | Business Development
Publishing a book is like building a house. This is a truth for agency owners and others who want a book for more impact and influence, such as business coaches and strategic consultants. Hard truth: self-publishing is like being your own general contractor who must...
by Holly Kersgieter | Jul 9, 2024 | Business Development
Agency owners who want to grow their businesses can take a lesson from a hit TV show. Shonda Rhime’s Bridgerton confidently stands as the most-streamed television series on Netflix. Season three, released in May of 2024 with an outstanding 165.2 million hours viewed...
by Henry DeVries | Jun 17, 2024 | Business Development
Is virtual selling really new? “Many companies would have you believe virtual selling is new and constitutes a huge paradigm shift for them. But does it really?” says author Craig Lowder. “Virtual selling has been around for over a hundred years; think catalogs,...
by Minal Sampat | Jun 12, 2024 | Business Development
In today’s digital landscape leveraging social media is not just beneficial—it’s essential. For agency owners, a robust social media strategy can significantly broaden your business’s reach and engagement. Here are seven steps to effectively leverage social media and...
by Henry DeVries | May 29, 2024 | Business Development
The number one rule for agency owners who want to attract right-fit clients is this: don’t sound like a salesperson. “Enroll, don’t sell” is the main message of David Goldman, lead author of Bringing in the Business Without Sounding...
