My DN Travel News
No. 116: We Are Poor - Not Because of God (Lessons from 7 True Stories)
November 18, 2013









As an expert in your field, know this: The creator made YOU. You therefore have the capacity, as well as an obligation, a duty.. indeed a calling (!), to be so creative in doing what you do, as to make the world a better place...and the most of yourself. You CAN do this regardless of […]







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Entrepreneurship
No. 114: Speaking IDEAS for Farm Support Experts
November 4, 2013









If you provide farm support products and services, this issue of my weekly speaking IDEAS newsletter will interest you. That includes experts working with private owned agro-allied companies, government agencies or even Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Yesterday, I listened to a top Ekiti state government official (on Nigerian TV) explaining how they are attracting young people […]







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No. 110: Why You Need to Think With Your Whole Body (and How)!
October 7, 2013









What if you had something that could help you “sense” potential problems in relationships with new acquaintances, as well as established contacts? What if it could also give you useful hints towards achieving your valued goals? AND, what if I told you that YOU ALREADY have IT in you? SCROLL DOWN TO READ THE FULL […]







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Entrepreneurship
No. 107: Two Ways to Make Extra Money at Zero Cost
September 16, 2013









You already make money from your business. What if you could make extra money using your expert knowledge and skills – without needing to spend more? Unless it is illegal or dishonest, a low/zero cost opportunity to gain additional (sometimes passive) income – or marketing exposure - should never be passed up. Forget what others […]







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Entrepreneurship
No. 105: Chasing Clients Will Cost You Profits (A True Story)
September 2, 2013









I returned from Nigeria, where the events described in this write-up took place, 14 hours ago. Sales leads “follow up” - when "over done" - can sometimes erode one's "credibility". Potential buyers start thinking you need them more than they need you. Then insisting on your best fees/prices becomes difficult! That's why it's wiser to […]







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My DN Travel News
No. 100: Nothing Can Stop YOU...Except Greed
July 29, 2013









This issue of my speaking IDEAS newsletter includes a true story of how, last weekend, a young man tried to “hire” me to “insert” an image of himself, into the photo of a giant aquarium he downloaded from the web! His purpose? To send the “Photo-shopped” version, with a quote, to a prospective client he’d told […]







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Entrepreneurship
No. 96: Amaze Clients By Being Extraordinary!
July 1, 2013









What you’re about to read is a simple – but very effective - formula for impressing people who pay for your services. People who do extraordinary things often get called “amazing”. If YOU can learn how to habitually deliver extraordinary results, clients will call YOU amazing! It's that simple. This issue of my speaking IDEAS […]







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My DN Travel News
No. 92: Caution - A Prospect With Money May Be Bad For YOU! (3 Tips)
June 3, 2013









People are not the same in the way they approach pursuit of set goals and objectives. You may be willing to be focused and committed. But your new client may not. That's why even when they have money, some people may not be good for you as clients. And if you take them on, things […]







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Outsmart Competitors (& Earn More) Using Foreign Language Skills
May 6, 2013









This newsletter serves speakers, but service providers in general may periodically find some issues useful – like this one. Discover how developing ONE foreign language skill can help you (1) beat more competitors in your current market (2) win more business in new markets, and (3) make more money – despite harsh economic times. This […]







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3 Reasons YOU Need To Learn Public Speaking
April 29, 2013









It may sound like I’m pushing it a bit here. But I honestly feel, based on over ten years of personal experience, that the practice of public speaking confers multiple life changing benefits on. In this issue of my Speaking IDEAS newsletter, I outline 3 specific ways in which learning public speaking can help you […]







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