Chris C. Ducker's Blog, page 9
March 19, 2017
Why Small Goals Out-Win Big Goals. Everytime!
It’s Monday.
The start of a new week.
I put goals in place each and every week. They’re small ones. But, I always hit ’em.
The difference between big goals and small goals is that the small ones are achievable, fast.
Do you have small goals in place for this week? If you don’t, I’d love for you to put one in place.
Right now. Today!
Here are some ideas for you to consider:
Make a start growing your email list. Get a new landing page built to grow your marketing list. Stop screwing around in...
March 5, 2017
5 Ways To Accelerate Your Entrepreneurial Vision
Have you ever thought to yourself that your business is not progressing the way you had hoped, that you are trying everything you can possibly think of and yet you still find yourself disappointed with the speed of the outcome.
Have you considered that there may be things that you’re doing or not doing, unintentionally or subconsciously, that could in fact be slowing you down, when it comes to your entrepreneurial vision.
Here are 5 potential reasons why you may not be doing as well as you’d...
February 27, 2017
The Real Reason Successful Entrepreneurs Break the Rules
You may have noticed that this month here on the blog, the content has been all about how entrepreneurs break the rules.
From adopting a profit-first mentality to acting like a beginner to taking action in spite of fear, entrepreneurs are constantly busting myths about how to succeed as you build your personal brands.
What we haven’t touched on yet is WHY the most successful entrepreneurs always appear to be breaking rules.
You might think you already know: to achieve different results, rig...
February 20, 2017
3 Ways to ACT When You’re Scared to Fail
We’re jumping right in today, my friends.
I’ve heard from so many people in my online community that fear is holding you back from becoming the entrepreneur you want to be, and as far as I’m concerned, that just WILL NOT DO. Entrepreneurs are action takers at heart, and I think we’d all agree that working for someone else for the rest of our lives is far scarier than building our own personal brands, right?
Right.
You shouldn’t be scared to fail.. Ever.
So today, in the spirit of taking acti...
February 14, 2017
3 Things Entrepreneurs Should Say More Often
“The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing.” ~ Socrates
Pop Quiz: If you and I were talking, and I asked you a question you didn’t know the answer to, what would you say?
My experience over the years tells me FAR too many people will try to make something up.
I’ve done it, too. Let’s face it… we all have at some point!
We are conditioned to think we have to have an answer for everything at all times, which creates a culture of thinking everyone else is an expert, so we’d better catc...
February 6, 2017
Passion vs Profit : Which One Will Build a Stronger Business?
I talk to dozens of entrepreneurs every day.
Hundreds every week.
Thousands every month.
And do you know what so many of them struggle with? One thing that sounds like a strength, but is actually a hidden source of stress in business?
It’s passion. Yes, passion! More importantly, Passion vs Profit.
Too much passion—for your idea, your solution, your potential—will kill your business faster than just about anything else.
Why? Because passion makes a terrible CFO, ladies and gents.
Passion w...
January 25, 2017
3 Reasons Why You Need to Plant Yourself Center Stage!
Here’s a common objection to personal brand building: “But Chris, I don’t want my brand to be all about ME! I don’t want that much attention!”
And here’s what I say to that: Nonsense. Plain and simple.
If you want to grow as a personal brand entrepreneur, you need to plant yourself center stage. Right now!
5 years ago, when I decided it was time to go all in on personal branding as a Youpreneur, I’ll admit I stared down some similar doubts. I hadn’t ever been so prominently and personally fe...
January 8, 2017
The Youpreneur’s Guide to Buying the Right Domain Name
There’s one question that comes up more than most others in the personal branding community:
“Should I buy a personal or brand domain name?”
What is the best strategy to follow when you’re looking at buying the right domain name for your business?
What they mean is this: Should I buy MyName.com, or should I buy MyBusinessName.com? And I think the confusion stems from some common misconceptions about personal branding:
Misconception #1: YourName.com might be limiting from a business perspect...
January 3, 2017
How to Catapult Your Personal Brand in the YouEconomy [Infographic]
Not so long ago I published a video post on the subject of the YouEconomy and how every entrepreneur (regardless of industry) should and can claim their own piece of this new, booming segment of the business world.
Perfect for entrepreneurs such as coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, bloggers, podcasters and experts – the interest on carving out a solid sliceof the YouEconomy pie should be a focus.
To elaborate things further, I put together this infogaphic, which I think showcases exact...
December 18, 2016
If Business Isn’t Converting, You Need This Solution
CLICK PLAY ABOVE. Watch time: 5 minutes.
One week ‘til Christmas, ladies and gents. 13 days until the end of 2016.
While the entrepreneurs around you have been kicking back, you’ve been taking action. While the businesses around you have been selling, you’ve been serving your audience. How do I know? Because you’ve been proving it. Over email, social, and in the Youpreneur Mastermind Community, you’ve been sharing all month about the action you’re taking.
I’m so, so proud of this community!...
