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Volunteering Can Be Good for You AND Your Business

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Volunteering Can Be Good for You AND Your Business

There has been a lot of ugly press lately about the differences between personal and charitable giving, between what a “community organizer” is versus just a person who gets stuff done in their community.  I have to say that I am far less interested in any of those drummed up political arguments than I am in hearing why people chose to be involved in their communities, usually in ways that do not seem to profit themselves.

I never did any charitable or political work until after I had kids.   I think it was all about me up until then; once my daughter came along I realized that if I wanted to see the world I wanted for her, I was going to have to be a part of making it happen.

I started donating to Samaritan House, a local charity that shelters victims of domestic violence. Once I had one in pre-school I wound up getting involved in PTA, ultimately winding up being PTA president, twice. I then was asked to work on Mark Warner’s campaign for governor. From there I was asked to chair and plan multiple charity events and auctions. And it just never stopped after that.
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Too Sweaty To Talk To Your Clientele? Get Over It!

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Too Sweaty To Talk To Your Clientele? Get Over It!

Summer Marketing is HOT!Look, I get it; it is really, really, REALLY hot outside.  And it feels really kinda gross and hot even inside.  And the idea of getting into your hot car and driving on the hot roads and having to summon the energy to engage with a client is exhausting and makes you crave a swimming pool or a trip to the Arctic.

I get it.

It does not matter at all.  You still have to connect with your clients.Read More »Too Sweaty To Talk To Your Clientele? Get Over It!