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Business card?


Who still carries business cards?


In the old days, we gave out business cards to everyone they met.


If I considered you a valuable resource, you earned a coveted spot in my Rolodex.


There were only 200 spots in my Rolodex and this was my professional network before the internet.


One of my favorite business cards of all time was my friend Lorne Evje's card.


I like his card because we both share a subtle sense of sarcasm.


My Card was printed on the front.


His contact information was on the back of the card.


Simple but effective.


Business cards worked well for me for years until...


I discovered something much more powerful than my business card.


If I really wanted to get the attention of a C-level executive, I Fed Exed them a copy of my Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business or Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business books.


My secret sauce?


I included a handwritten note telling them why I was thinking of them (thank you for teaching me the power of handwritten notes, Susan RoAne.)


You wouldn't believe how many executives reached out to me when they received a copy of my book.


This worked better than cold calling or spamming them with LinkedIn sales pitches.


Sending a copy of my book opened countless doors for me and led to many great long-term clients.


As I was starting my coaching practice in 2002, one of my marketing mentors said writing a book is a great way to establish credibility.


I knew nothing about getting a book published until I met Micah Schwader.


Micah was my first writing coach and helped me hone my writing skills.


He's one of the main reasons I've written four books for Entrepreneur Press.


On Tuesday, December 10th at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern, Micah will be sharing how you can become a published author.


Here’s what we’ll cover during this interactive session:


How to identify the pivotal moments that shaped your journey


✨ Techniques to craft compelling stories, even if you're new to writing


✨ Strategies to leave a meaningful legacy for your family and future generations


✨ Practical steps to start and finish your life story


Whether you’re longing to capture your adventures, wisdom, or memories for your loved ones or your dream of writing a book to inspire others, this conversation is your chance to learn how to turn your experiences into a story worth sharing.


Register Here


See you on Tuesday


Ted

Ted Prodromou

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