SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium. Social networking sites and microblogs are used not only to build company brands, but to foster productivity; social media tools help build communities around the question, "What are you working on?"

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2017

I realized I had a passion for cleaning, for making my customers smile and seeing how rewarding it was to help those who needed it. I knew I could streamline my cleaning process where it benefited the customer and my team. I believe everyone is a leader, whether it’s at work, home, church, or in their community.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

2 – Advertising Agency & Boutique PR and Advertising Agencies. Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies. Thanks to Natalie Harper, Harper PR. #3 Image Credit: Natalie Harper.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

The fitness industry in America: The fitness industry has exploded in recent years. The low level of market concentration has made a variety of fitness niches accessible in local communities. In 2009, Marcela Xavier, the owner of Bread and Yoga, saw a need for a yoga studio in the Inwood community in upper Manhattan. In the U.S.,

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The Zappos Effect: 5 Great Customer Service Ideas – [link]. The Zappos Effect: 5 Great Customer Service Ideas – [link]. Bank of America Declared Live Customer Dead for 3 Years? Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! How does he do that? Functions over Titles – [link].

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In June of 2016, I started my PR company one month before my father succumbed to Alzheimer’s. We’re not fully convinced that is the best name we could have but at least it describes that we’re geeks from the South (from Latin America) so we figured it’s coherent and made our peace with it. Thanks to Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers ! #2-

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 14, 2016

6 Ways to Revamp Your PR Budget written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In marketing-speak, PR stands for public relations , which is defined as “a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics” by the PRSA (Public Relations Society of America).

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

I’ve built a loyal customer base and by selling directly through image consultants, stylists, at shows and on my website I am able to give my clients top quality at almost wholesale affordable prices. (I I have encountered numerous companies with bad customer service, or bad financial management, or unprofessional stuff, you name it.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 24, 2012

Segments of One: Smarter Targeting for Your Customers – [link]. Customers Don’t Want More Features – [link]. Customers Don’t Want More Features – [link]. Segments of One: Smarter Targeting for Your Customers – [link]. Nerdfighters Build a Community of Awesome – [link].

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 18, 2019

Innovation drives media attention and fosters customer retention rate, which is why most companies strive to have it in their mission statement. It seeks to solve customer problems in a better and modern way, thus helping such companies edge the competition. But the human engine- the customer service, is what thrills me.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

Good suggestions on handling customer service questions and issues – [link]. Mark Cuban on Why You Should Never Listen to Your Customers – [link]. Good suggestions on handling customer service questions and issues – [link]. 21 Inspiring Custom Made Logos – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. He listed all of the product releases that were up coming, the customers that were in the pipeline and where he saw his competition moving. My recipe for Seattle or your community: 1. Community Leaders + Organizers.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Markets are taking a rollercoaster ride as people speculate what will happen in both Europe and America, while the growth in the Far East that was supposed to be helping has so far not materialized. For example, do something for charity or to help the local community to get some local press coverage.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It’s very fulfilling to be able to see these brands grow and be able to employ all sorts of people and see how their products have a positive impact on their customers. Armed with this knowledge, you’re able to operate a customer-centric business that never loses sight of its North Star: fixing customer pain points.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Social media is about connecting with the people in your niche: customers, potential customers, people who are interested in what you do, or who share similar interests and circles or hubs with you. People have always gathered to talk about business, life and community events. Social Media Marketing Strategies.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Im not offering extensive studies or research to support this conclusion; the evidence from my peers right here in the innovation capital of America, Silicon Valley, is absolutely overwhelming. We also learned that law is code , and that leadership was needed to build thriving communities in a digital age. They are nerds.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 2, 2020

There are many hurdles to jump through to get a customer to use our coupons for their prescriptions. But once they finally have enough trust in us, and use it the first time and save significant money (all for free), then they are hooked and we have a customer for life. 20- Add value to the global human community.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 14, 2018

It might be the products or the customers they deal with, or it could even be the fact that they are the ones in charge of it all. This led us to buy a building in an adjacent community. Thanks to Anna Crowe, Crowe PR ! #13- Different business owners also have different reason why they love their business. 5- Trying new ideas.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Fast forward 20+ years and Netflix has become one of the biggest TV and movie studios in the world, with more subscribers than all the cable TV channels in America combined! The founders eventually created custom cereal boxes to raise funds so they could continue to operate. I have been running a PR Firm, Whitegate PRINC since 2007.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 27, 2017

It might be the products or the customers they deal with, or it could even be the fact that they are the ones in charge of it all. I worked for corporate America for 33 years, first as a VP of Consulting for a startup company and for the last 20 years of that as the Director of Computer Operations for Trader Joe’s.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. Have you always dreamed of being your own boss? Before you quit, you need to create a plan.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 15, 2020

Today, we provide swim instruction in-home and community pools in 40 metro areas Nationwide. Our pre-covid business (Welcome Box) was to serve the short term rental community, like Airbnb, with hospitality boxes that enhance guest stays. My empathy and shared experience with my customers help us grow our brand. I’ve been there.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

On the way north from the Chicago suburbs to Wisconsin, I thought it would be a great idea to have my own PR firm. Finally, we discussed the merits of each name and ultimately settled on Helix Sleep which was both related to our product (Helix shape of coils) and brand (Helix is the shape of DNA, which is custom to each person).

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2012

Women Small Business Owners – America’s New job Creators [infographic] – [link]. Why Startups Shouldn’t Hire PR Firms – [link]. I don’t agree w/ @benkunz – obscure price increases that trick customers are not brilliant – [link]. Starting a new biz with a friend? – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

Applying “A Pattern Language” To Online Community Design – [link]. Resistance Isn’t Futile: Don’t Assimilate Your Customers – [link]. Dealing With Customer Resistance To Change (useful for startups and small business) – [link]. 5 Step Small Business PR Plan for Today – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

Applying “A Pattern Language” To Online Community Design – [link]. Resistance Isn’t Futile: Don’t Assimilate Your Customers – [link]. Dealing With Customer Resistance To Change (useful for startups and small business) – [link]. 5 Step Small Business PR Plan for Today – [link].

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BeyondVC

JULY 10, 2004

He goes on to say: One reason I am participating in AlwaysOn Network’s blog is to hear from the tech community directly and to try to get beyond the traditional inside the Beltway Washington world where lobbyists filter the techies. Both Jonathan and Michael are launching blogs to stay close to their community.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 30, 2010

Five Tips For Startups And Small Businesses To Improve Their Customer Service – [link]. Five Tips For Startups And Small Businesses To Improve Their Customer Service – [link]. Virgin America Flies With Online Promotion – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 30, 2010

Five Tips For Startups And Small Businesses To Improve Their Customer Service – [link]. Five Tips For Startups And Small Businesses To Improve Their Customer Service – [link]. Virgin America Flies With Online Promotion – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

PR is mostly ineffective when companies step on social media landmines – [link]. SaaS CEOs: Measure Customer Engagement – [link]. How to Scale Without Losing Savvy Customer Service – [link]. SaaS CEOs: Measure Customer Engagement – [link]. Very shady, if true. – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Sage advice for startups on picking a PR representative – [link]. Social Media’s Impending Flood of Customer Unlikes – [link]. Improving The Online Shopping Experience, Part 2: Guiding Customers Through The Buying Process – [link]. Creating Your Brand Identity (or Maybe Recreating) – [link].

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2019

But if you have to start your VC list from scratch when you’re thinking of who will fund you next and all of your PR outreach is just a bunch fo cold e-mails, you’re starting from behind the eight ball in a way you wouldn’t have had to had you just participated in the public square that is social media in small amounts daily.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2018

We knew that we wanted our new consulting firm to focused on improving customers top line revenue growth. I’d previously been the lead publicist at a very posh PR firm, and the running joke was that I was incredibly “off brand.” And really in PR, the best media coverage starts with the basic pitch. 13- America’s rust belt.

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www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Luckily, the startup community often courageously shares their stories – even when things don’t end well. Three notes before we begin: After reading these, you realize more than ever that the startup community is really like no other. Corporate America could learn from this. Too much PR, too early.

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Brandanew

JANUARY 8, 2016

The pace of technology has altered the way we view digital and connect with our customers. Most small business and Startup founders are talking about customer engagement and social presence beyond the customary likes and one-post-a-month schedules. Maggie Kravchuk , Rubenstein, PR. Tina Chan, Social Media Manager, GEECL.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

I consider Kelly Cutrone to be someone I look up to, and a huge success in the PR/Fashion/Event Planning industry. In addition to his podcast, he has been a speaker at various conferences throughout the United States and has created a community known as Fire Nation. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. 1- Kelly Cutrone.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 20, 2011

The next couple of days are going to be amazing, as the Lean Startup community converges on San Francisco. If you're in town Saturday night, you'll want to stop by Ignite: Lean Startup , a community-run event that features a number of new voices in the Lean Startup community. Welcome to our fair city. Co-founder, Backblaze.

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