Paige – Create2Sell

Why Having Books Around You Can Have A Huge Impact

During a recent conversation with one of my son’s teachers I was asked a question that made me stop and think – the question was, “Do you have many books in your house?” My answer was an immediate -yes, many (and I do mean many) of them. Our family room has an entire wall of bookcases packed to overflowing, mostly fiction but I do have several bookcases stuffed with reference materials and non-fiction books as well. The teacher answered, “I thought so, it shows in your son’s vocabulary and creative writing.” That’s what started me thinking. Why is it important that I have books and what does that have to do with my son’s literacy and personal growth? Having books around is just natural for me – I have an extensive digital library but there’s just something about having a wall of physical books that I can browse through and refer to. I was brought up surrounded by books and I can’t imagine a room without at least a few. So I did some research, and what I found was not really surprising but interesting. One of the best articles I found was from Smithsonian, which actually included one of […]

3 Tips For Turning One Speaking Gig Into Many

You live and die by your ability to leverage one speaking opportunity into numerous additional bookings. It’s not enough to just be a great speaker, you also need to be an innovative marketer. The good news is your biggest potential marketing opportunity is your actual speeches.

A Beginner’s Guide To Social Media Marketing

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what social media marketing is and what it does out there. For a beginner (whether that’s a new business owner or someone who’s been in business for years) it can be overwhelming to the point of getting tossed into a back corner as “something I’ll look into later when I have the time and energy.”

Beware of Scammers Posing As Freelancers

I just read an article discussing how scammers – you know, those incredibly persistent and enthusiastic people who could probably be millionaires if they put their time and energy into something … I don’t know … legal – well they’ve now turned their attention to freelancers. The article details a growing trend of scammers stealing a real freelancer’s information using sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, websites, associations, etc. and then creating a bogus account on freelance sites like Upwork and Freelancer using that information (including a real picture of the freelancer they stole the information about). I don’t really understand how the scam works though. I know with Upwork a business can dispute if the actual work is not being done and not pay the scammer. The article doesn’t detail how the scam works, if the phony is just trying to get access to the business information and does their damage there or if they’re actually getting paid for work not done. Regardless, as a freelancer keep a close eye on your name/image and brand to make sure it has not been stolen. And for business owners looking to hire a freelancer, make sure you do your homework before hiring someone. […]

One Simple Trick To Make Your Speech Compelling

One of the first questions I ask the speakers I work with is, “Can you tell me about your presentation in one sentence?” If they can tell me their position, their stance, their big idea in one sentence, I know they’re in great shape and we can turn our focus into fine-tuning their speech and focus on their marketing and their personal brand. If they can’t, and most speakers fall into this category, then I know we need to hone in on the speaker’s objective with their presentation. What are they trying to say and why does someone need to hear it? One of the better articles on this and one I recommend everyone interested in giving a clear, concise, and compelling speech read, is an article by Brenda Barbosa called The 1 Sentence That Will Make You A More Effective Speaker Every Time (you can find it here: https://www.inc.com/brenda-barbosa/the-1-sentence-that-will-make-you-a-more-effective-speaker-every-time.html ) The article also gives several additional resources that are also well-worth your time. Think of your one sentence as your GPS destination – if you don’t have that nailed down before you start, you’re not going to be able to navigate the best path forward.

Are You Making Room For Your Big Rocks?

During one of my business classes the professor told a story that has stuck with me for years.

Turn Your Resolutions Into Solutions

It’s a new year, and if you’re like most of the human race you’re already behind in implementing your New Year’s resolutions. The good news – you’re not alone. The better news? You can still get back on track.

Anthony Amos

Paige from Create2Sell played an essential role in launching our marketing strategy for re-branding the company. We had to be nimble as we produced a podcast, YouTube channel, and articles for publication in Medium; all while kicking off a new web site. Tackling all of this during a worldwide pandemic made everything much more challenging than we expected. Thanks to Paige’s help and collaboration with the rest of the team, we completed this huge effort in just 3 months and were perfectly positioned as our market began to rebound. As I continue to grow, marketing strategy is very important but not my center of focus, so I consider Create2Sell an essential part of my marketing team and content creation process. Anthony AmosAnthony Software Grouphttps://anthony-software-group.com/

James Lefkowitz

I have worked with social media professionals for many years, and Paige with Create 2 Sell is one of the best. In a discipline where the rules and technical specs seem to change daily, Paige has her finger directly on the pulse of social, and her ability to flawlessly lead and execute has proven invaluable, especially on small teams where there is no room for error. I look forward to continuing to work with Paige. James LefkowitzCutty Powershttps://cuttypowers.com/

Jennifer Warren Medwin

I hired Create 2 Sell to edit my manuscript and create custom graphics for my upcoming book. After all the proofreading, editing, and formatting was completed, I had a manuscript that I was even more proud of and excited to have published. One of my favorite things about the project was the excellent communication, timely responses, helpful suggestions, and creative abilities that Create 2 Sell brought to the table. The experience was seamless. I felt as if I had a partner in the process who really cared about the quality of the end product. I would highly recommend Create 2 Sell to any author who needs an editor to read and edit a manuscript and/or create custom graphics. Jen Warren Medwin MS, CDCSupreme Court of Florida Family Mediator& Certified Marital Mediator Seeking EmpowermentClarity Through Partnershipwww.seekingempowerment.com