Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 290 Whose support are you seeking? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 290

Every day real life experiences never cease to provide fodder for my weekly newsletter thoughts. Our daughter and son-in-law have been fortunate to have found employment nearby in Columbus and arrived this week to begin unpacking and also discovering all the unexpected problems, small and large, that come along with owning an older home. The job of finding a reputable, reliable and competent tradespeople is now the challenge. A highly recommended handyman who reportedly can do “anything”, shows up late,...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 289 Content Success Framework Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 289

What’s the framework of an effective and powerful piece of content, such as a podcast, a video or even an article? Let me first share an example with you and then further clarify: “For several decades, I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the most successful entrepreneurs and organizations in the world. Yet, one of the key challenges they share with me that they face is what are the components of an effective and successful web presence. There are...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 288 What Are You Creating Next? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 288

I was just chatting with one of my clients, reflecting on his prolific creation of great content in the past. I then asked him “so what should you work on creating next?” He paused, thanked me for the question, and then said: “I appreciate you positively acknowledging the creation of content in the past yet focusing your question on the future!” Most of us take some time off in order to reenergize at times. However, the key from my perspective...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 287 The Words That Symbolize This Great Nation Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 287

Photo by: Chad Barr This has been a banner year. A Star-Spangled Banner year, for sure. So much controversy, conversation and discussion into how Old Glory is a part of the fabric of this country and how Americans see it as a symbol of freedom as well as a symbol for struggle or legal protest by its burning that was approved by the Supreme Court in 1989. As an immigrant, the flag and the national Anthem have deep meaning for...

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