Surrounding Yourself With the Right People
Surrounding Yourself With the Right People
By Stephen Nicholson
When it comes to deciding the company you keep, I always think of the quote “you are the 5 people you surround yourself with”. It’s not completely accurate, but the takeaway is very important. The people you spend the most time with are, to some extent, the ones that determine your reality because they are the group you have the most interactions with. If your values don’t often align, prepare yourself for a lot of difficult conversations. This is not necessarily a bad thing, conversations pave opportunities for learning and growth. The difficulty comes in the lack of support needed to push forward. If we don’t have the right people around us as entrepreneurs, it becomes a continuous struggle to take action on our ideas and believe in ourselves.
I was having a conversation with a board member the other day and he had this idea he wanted to share. I could see exactly where he was going with it and I expressed my excitement. We started bouncing ideas back and forth off of each other and by the end it was a plan with a meeting set in the calendar. If he had been talking with someone that couldn’t see his vision or didn’t care about it, nothing would have come out of their conversation. There is no substitute for the impact of having like-minded people around you that can help your ideas transform into tangible goals that become your reality. Pay attention to the company you keep and make sure you are creating opportunities to interact with people that inspire you. It could be the difference between creating change and missing out on something amazing.
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Member Spotlight: April Denmon w/ Denmon Realty
April’s reputation precedes her. Earning the Wellington and Wilma Webb Leadership and Legacy award in 2017, the Denver Metro Realtors Excellence award and the National Honor award from Community Investment Network in 2019 all show that April is committed to excellence. Her involvement on the board of Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK), C.H.I.C., Girls Inc., Make A Chess Move (MACM), along with many other organizations demonstrates her passion for making an impact on her community. The thing that can’t be seen by looking at her accomplishments is her authenticity and her integrity. She genuinely cares about the people she interacts with. Catch a rewind of her live event, A Chat With April Denmon.
“You have to surround yourself with really good, positive people.”
— April Denmon
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2021 Best SEO Strategies
The most selling method which will facilitate online retailers to build a profitable web business is computer program improvement (SEO), the technique of craft your website to the algorithms that search engines use to rank websites supported “signals” that the location emits. However, computer program algorithms still modification with time because the internet evolves, thus online retailers have to be compelled to evolve with the engines. We tend to make certain we tend to keep up-to-date with best practices, to say, the simplest attainable rankings for relevant keywords.
If you would like your web site to rank well in 2021, here square measure vi parts of SEO that online retailers ought to comprehend once optimizing their e-commerce web site to rank well in prime search engines:
Keywords: Keyword analysis is that the initiative to a fortunate SEO strategy. Those fortunate with SEO perceive what folks square measure sorting out once discovering their business in an exceeding computer program. These square measure the keywords they use to drive targeted traffic to their merchandise. Begin group action potential keywords, and see the competition appearance by victimization Google AdWords Keyword Tool, however. If you notice that some keywords square measure too competitive in your niche, associate with long-tail keywords (between 2 and 5 words), which can be easier for you to rank. The longer the keyword, the less competition you may have for that phrase within the engines.
Meta tags: Meta tags still play an essential role in SEO. If you kind any keyword into a look engine, you’ll see that keyword is mirrored within the title for that page. Google appearance at your page title as a symbol of connexion for that keyword. Constant holds for the outline of that page. (Don’t worry concerning the keyword title tag — Google has publically same that it does not listen there to tag, since it’s been abused by webmasters and every one those making an attempt to rank sure keywords.)
Content: It’s true; content is king. Search engines have declared that making quality content is that the best thanks to not solely rank for keywords, however additionally produce positive user experiences. It’ll also go an extended manner with ensuring you’re educating your shopper. Associate in Nursingd, being an authority in your niche can boost sales.
Backlinks: If the content is king, then backlinks square measure queen. Remember, it does not concern that the website has the foremost links. However, UN Agency has the foremost quality links inform back to their website. Build backlinks by submitting monthly or bi-monthly press releases on any exciting company and contacting standard blogs in your niche to examine; however, you’ll be able to work along to urge a backlink from their website. Produce the simplest attainable product website you’ll be able to, thus folks talking concerning the merchandise you sell can link back. Strive to make graphics or interesting content that will influence bloggers and news websites to link that content.
Leaning into fear
Leaning into fear
By Stephen Nicholson
It doesn’t seem natural to move toward something that signals danger. Most people won’t stroll up to a wild bear in the woods or put their hand in a burning fire because experience has taught us that these actions will likely bring us harm. The interesting thing about experience is that it doesn’t have to be personally encountered to have an impact. The same people that won’t put their hand in a fire probably didn’t burn themselves to know that it’s dangerous. We evolve from learning through the experiences of others.
In many cases, this learned behavior benefits us and makes our lives more efficient. Our brains process this collective information and send signals to our bodies when there is apparent danger, keeping us safe. In some cases, there is a gap between actual danger and perceived danger. The fear that lies within this gap is the type that we should be leaning in toward. In order to properly analyze something it’s often beneficial to take a closer look. You don’t have to get burned by the fire to experience the warmth that comes from getting close to it. I challenge you to do something that scares you, it might just be the thing that changes your perception.
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Member Spotlight: Connect For Health Colorado
Health insurance can be one of those things where you don’t need it… until you need it. Connect for Health Colorado is trying to eliminate that need by offering affordable insurance options. They do this by providing funding to individuals or families that can’t otherwise afford to be insured. See our conversation with Jessica Smith in a Facebook Live Interview as she discusses ways entrepreneurs and small business owners can capitalize on the benefits that Connect for Health Colorado offers. As a sponsor for our upcoming event The Black Business Experience in Denver, we are so excited to have this great organization as a member of our community. If you find yourself without health insurance right now, visit the website and get enrolled through May 15.
“We are the only place that you can apply for financial help… We provide tax credits that will lower the amount you are paying monthly .”
— Jessica Smith
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Be Yourself
Be Yourself
By Stephen Nicholson
Connecting with your target audience is something that can drive business success, regardless of the resources you have for spreading your message. Strong businesses are built on strong foundations, so aligning your business with your personal values will generate interest while keeping you motivated to move forward in the long run.
Many great success stories are ideas or products that started out as a solution to a personal obstacle. I was recently talking with fellow member Jason Keefer about how he was able to turn his pandemic-caused problem into a business solution. He has a great story created by his unique situation. Human beings can be oddly similar despite our cultural differences and life experiences, providing opportunities for us to connect with one another. We don’t need to have a similar background to understand each other, so embrace those differences! Authenticity is a priceless trait, generating continued benefits.
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Member Spotlight: Adam Laarsen w/ Laarsen & Associates
Adam creates an environment of openness and trust with the people he interacts with, and his genuine love for supporting others is apparent in his Facebook Live Interview. Honesty and integrity are two personal values that Adam brings to the table with Laarsen & Associates. His mission is to guide, facilitate, and nurture growth for his clients. He adds a personal touch of honesty, bringing ease to a complicated task of managing your taxes and accounting. It’s always great to have Adam as a part of the community, but especially now that it’s tax season! Find him in the directory and give him a call for a free consultation
“Be honest… not only with your clients but with yourself.”
— Adam Laarsen
Bonus Member Spotlight: Oriole Crumbley w/ Peak One Painters
Oriole’s passion for painting is clear in some of the homes he has transformed on his projects. He displays true authenticity in his Facebook Live Interview with some of his own artwork in the background.
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Having A Community Mindset
The Benefits of Having A Community Mindset
By Stephen Nicholson
I have had the pleasure of spending some time with new RMAE members and supporters each day as we continue to expand our reach, and I have noticed something that we all have in common. Regardless of our background or our current situation, we all want to have a sense of purpose and belonging.
Communities have existed in some capacity for ages because they provide a benefit for the group and the individual at the same time. On one hand, communities provide people with encouragement and support from like-minded colleagues, making it physically and mentally easier to accomplish big goals. On the other hand, communities build their strength through the diversity of the individuals involved. Everyone has a unique experience, meaning we all have something to offer in our group. I’m so excited to be a part of the positive impact RMAE is going to make on the world and on each of our members individually.
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Member Spotlight: DJ KTone w/ Still Livin Ent.
By Stephen Nicholson
I got a chance to talk live with DJ Ktone about his business and his passion for helping people succeed. Being around someone that is so dedicated and so motivated in pursuing his goals is not only inspiring, it’s contagious to those that share his growth mindset. Whether you’re listening to Turf Time w/ Tona on Fridays, or Meet The DJs on Tuesdays, DJ Ktone seems to embody his phrase of “always live”. He directly impacts his community with the annual DJ Ktone Book Award that assists high school seniors in pursuing secondary degrees. It’s a pleasure to have DJ Ktone as a member of our expanding community and it will be exciting to see how Still Livin Ent. develops with our support.
Being an entrepreneur is a lifestyle. You have to be dedicated and keep in mind all you need is one YES
— DJ KTONE
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Why Pursuing Your Dream Is Important
Have you ever heard the expression “Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work another day in your life”? It’s a great concept, but it’s hard to picture a world with everyone pursuing their passion simultaneously. We all have obligations and responsibilities that tend to force our dreams down the list of priorities, often to be forgotten for long periods of time. For many of us, the problem isn’t the pursuit. It’s figuring out what the dream actually is. This all seems like a lot of effort for an idea that will likely take time to actualize, if at all. Then there’s the possibility that your dreams will change over time. What then? These are valid concerns, and answering such difficult questions requires some serious effort. The key takeaway from all of this uncertainty is that it’s perfectly normal to have concerns when big changes come along. Here a couple of important benefits will make you want to take on these challenges.
Pursuing your dream will help you gain a better understanding of yourself
From my personal experience and many others I have spoken with, the pursuit of your dream tends to reveal details about yourself that you may not have known otherwise. There’s something to be said about exposing an idea to scrutiny while internalizing that the most important opinion is your own. Highly challenged ideas tend to be more solid because they have been tested by many perspectives, so remember to thank the next person that shoots you down for their help!
Being Happy Actually Improves Your Physical Health
If we can assume that pursuing something you’re passionate about intrinsically makes you happier, then your dreams are helping you to live longer. I read an article in Psychology Today about the health benefits of happiness that describes how happiness can lower blood pressure with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and affect the immune system in the progression of various cold and flu viruses (COVID-19 protection anyone?).
Aligning your passion with your actions will draw like-minded people into your life
I’m a supporter of the law of attraction, but sometimes it’s hard to see how thinking a certain way can magically make it a reality. It’s easier to explain how pursuing your passion means that you’re thinking about it and talking about it more, which activates your brain to notice when you hear similar points of view. The physiological term for this brain function is the Reticular Activating System and the best way to describe it is when you buy a new car and you start seeing that same type of car everywhere you go. The same thing happens for others when they hear you talk about a passion that they share.
Deciding to figure out your passion or to pursue your dream may seem like a big step because the end result is life-changing. When you break it down into small consistent steps, it’s tangible regardless of your current situation. It’s important to remember that we don’t need to have everything figured out before we start. Appreciating the benefits of the pursuit is just as vital as getting to the destination.