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“F” is for Friday and Fun and Four-legged Furry Friends

It’s Friday and I feel like having some fun.

We’re all working our fannies off to create a presence online, blogging our little hearts out, and trying to make some sense of this crazy thing called internet marketing.

So let’s take a break from talkin’ shop and lean toward the lighter side of life!

Do you have four-legged furry family members? Or know someone with pets?

I couldn’t stop laughing when I read what Melinda wrote here:
“What I Could Have Done With $900″

And if you’ve ever forked out the BIG BUCKS to a veterinarian, this post will resonate with you!

I love a person with a sense of humor. No other asset you own is more valuable.

Talking about fun and four-legged furry family members …

My friend, Keith Davis, had a cat that could open doors (so he claims) and his friend, Courtney, says her cat walks through walls.

Oh, brother.

Can you believe these people I meet online?!

Filed Under: Blogging, Building relationships online, Humor, Making money on the internet Tagged With: Blogging, Cat, Dogs, Humor, Internet marketing, Keith Davis, People, Pets, Veterinarian

Add A Splash Of Humor To Your Biz

By Melanie Kissell 24 Comments

You might enjoy this more if you listen!

When I was a kid, the first thing I grabbed out of the Sunday edition of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette was the “funnies”. I started my morning off on a happy note by reading the comic strips.

Forget about the front page headlines – most of that stuff fell under the categories of boring, tragic, political, or I-really-don’t-give-a-hoot!

One thing I value a lot is a sense of humor and I think it’s because so few people have one! And I consider it a wonderful asset.

I take humor very seriously. There’s probably an oxymoron somewhere in that statement.

Humor will take you a long way in life in all of your relationships, even the relationships you have with your target audience.

But telling jokes isn’t what I’m talking about and it’s not a good idea. You wouldn’t want to start off a teleseminar, for example, by saying, “Three men went into a bar. One was a priest, one was a rabbi, …” and you know the rest of that joke. Trust me, that won’t work, so don’t go there.

So how can you incorporate a splash of humor into your on-stage deliveries, email marketing campaigns, blog posts, teleseminars, podcasts, and internet radio shows?

LAUGH AT YOURSELF. It works like a charm.

Let me give you an example of how I laugh at myself when I’m introducing myself to a new group of students in my childbirth education classes. And please keep in mind that I teach a 2-hour class that starts at 7:00 PM. And when you’re pregnant, 7:30 is bedtime! So it’s not exactly easy to keep these people awake!

Here’s how my introduction goes …

“Good evening. My name is Melanie and I’m a single mom with four daughters, including a set of twins. What that really translates into is four weddings to pay for and a house full of PMS!”

That always gets a laugh and breaks the ice. However, what I’ve just shared with them is the truth and it’s really not funny.

But it works because I’m laughing at myself.

Can you think of a way you could incorporate humor into your business and marketing strategies?

Filed Under: Humor Tagged With: Humor, Internet business success, Marketing your services online, Podcasting, Public speaking, Teleseminars

10 Things Every Prospective Client Must Know Before We Can Work Together

By Melanie Kissell 7 Comments

Every prospective client should know these things about me before we begin working together.

It’s only fair.

1.) I can play the piano.

Not by ear. I have to read the notes.

2.) I graduated in the top 3% of my high school class.

However impressive, I’ve never found a good use for this piece of information. If you have any ideas, let me know.

3.) I’m not a big cat lover.

But they keep hanging around in my yard waiting for me to change my mind.

4.) My past indicates I seem to be drawn to working with people in crisis (who also happen to be broke).

I’m notorious for attracting all the strays, the unwanted, the wounded, the overlooked … the misfits. Know where they’re having a sale on cheese?

5.) My sense of humor is my greatest asset.

However, my children will deny that fact.

6.) I’ve never broken a bone and I had 20/20 vision until age 54.

I have had some cavities, though, and I chipped my tooth once when I bit down on a corn nut.

7.) I don’t accept collect calls.

Except from dear friends who have the misfortune of being incarcerated.

8.) I am a middle child.

And you know what they say about us.

9.) I have received several prestigious awards.

Other than my mom, who really cares?

10.) I spent one summer reading the entire collection of Nancy Drew Mysteries.

This fact, alone, should be plenty of evidence I am persistent, dedicated, and tough enough to withstand the challenge of working with you.

Still not convinced?

Building a business online can feel somewhat like walking through a forest at night. Even if you’re amazing at what you do, you could still poke your eye out on a sharp branch.

I went to Girl Scout Camp.

I carry a flashlight (and extra batteries).