Effective Podcasting

Jul92011

Ever wonder what are some of the elements of effective podcasting? Why not click on the play button below and listen.

Where Does Site Traffic Come From?

Jul62011

Traffic to your site comes from many sources such as when your visitor: Enters your site address (URL) into their browser when looking at your business card. Enters the web page address (URL) that was shared with them (through other marketing efforts) into their browser. Enters your site address into their browser when receiving your company’s paperwork such as invoice, purchase order, check. Clicks on your email signature links. Reads your newsletter and clicks on one of the links. Views...

How To Improve Your Business?

Jun272011

Last Monday I spoke to the great people of the Connecticut National Speakers Association chapter. A common question was asked of me: “as a speaker, how does one significantly increase their success leveraging technologies and the web?” Here are my top 8 answers: 1. Become a prolific and constant publisher of great provocative content. 2. Publish in a variety of media formats such as: text, charts or process visuals, images, cartoons, audio and video. 3. Engage in many aspects of...

Is Your Web Site Set for Success?

May92011

In a recent presentation I delivered in Rhode Island I was asked what are the components I consider when reviewing the effectiveness of web sites for my clients and prospective clients. Here is the list I have quickly come up with: Does the site clearly incorporates the three elements of web success which are: world-class design, remarkable content that supports an effective strategy and tactics? Remember my philosophy: “Strategy first, technology second!” Is there a strong list of clients you’ve...

Dominating The Web – Chad Presents In Pittsburgh

Apr12011

Dominating the Web: How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage the Web to Dramatically Transform Their Businesses Chad Barr Presents – Back by Popular Demand As an entrepreneur, what can you do to build a million dollar business? What are other million dollar entrepreneurs doing with their Web sites that would help you break through to the next level? How can you ditch the hum drum online brochure about your company, and build a Web site that strengthens your brand, wins new clients, generate more...

Crowdsourcing – Leveraging The Collective Wisdom

Mar282011

In this podcast, Chad discusses the importance of crowdsourcing, why you should consider doing it and how.

Scenes from the Million Dollar Club in Bora Bora 2010

Dec312010

Each year, our Million Dollar club, arranged and facilitated by my friend, mentor and client Alan Weiss, heads out to an exotic place somewhere on this planet to engage in stimulating discussions about our businesses. We then get to tough it out and have an amazing time together discussing life balance and the future of civilization over great wine and outstanding dining experiences. This year we have selected the Four Seasons resort in Bora Bora which was just spectacular. So...

Best Practices from My Best Clients

Dec302010

In my article Best Practices from My Best Clients I reveal my observations of what my most successful clients are doing. You may be surprised. Checkout our most recent newsletter announcing the new site for Betsy Jordyn, President of Accelera Consulting Group. Finally, it’s time to thank YOU and wish you and your family a healthy, peaceful and prosperous year. All the best, Chad

Why Should You Improve Your Speaking Skills?

Dec272010

I find speaking critical from several perspectives. Here are some of the reasons I encourage others to speak often: It is an effective vehicle that enables me to deliver my evolving intellectual property. It sharpens my language, delivery and speaking skills. It allows me to try and test new ideas and material. It enables me to interact with my audience and receive immediate feedback as well as gauge what’s on their minds and what are their concerns, which allows me...

Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

Dec262010

I am often asked by my mentorees to articulate the skills and traits of what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Here is a list I compiled with the top 12 in no praticular order: 1. Enthusiasm. 2. Curiosity. 3. Marketing – This one is huge. Ability to market self, team, products and services. 4. Sales. 5. Smart risk taking. 6. Communication – Effectively building relationships, public speaking, writing and publishing. 7. Learn to recognize opportunities. 8. Creation of...