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Alex in the Wall Street Journal: You Need a Core Story for Successful Legal Marketing

Alex Nottingham — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:25:21 +0000

http://onespot.wsj.com/law/2011/10/15/b94f8/you-need-a-core-story-for-successful

Alex Nottingham, Michael Gerber & Nick Nanton Speak At Las Vegas Legal Conference

Alex Nottingham — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Business consultant, executive coach, attorney, and author, Alex Nottingham, joined Michael Gerber, author of the E-Myth, and Nick Nanton, Celebrity Attorney, in Las Vegas to share powerful strategies to help personal injury attorneys transform their business. The event was hosted by PILMMA, the Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing & Management Association.

Ultimate Makeovers on CBS4!

Alex Nottingham — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:55:43 +0000

The long awaited time has come for the Ultimate Makeovers application process to begin.

Executive Coach and Business Consultant, Alex Nottingham, Hits Amazon Best-Seller List With New Book, “Counter-Attack”

support — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:35:19 +0000

Executive Coach and Business Consultant, Alex Nottingham, Hits Amazon Best-Seller List With New Book, “Counter-Attack”

Alex Nottingham, business consultant and author, recently hit Amazon.com’s Best-Seller List with the new book, “Counter Attack,” climbing to #2 in the Direct Marketing category.

Orlando, Fla. February 3, 2011 – Business consultant, executive coach, attorney, and author, Alex Nottingham, recently joined a select group of America’s leading entrepreneurs and businesspeople to collaborate and co-write the business and marketing book titled, “Counter-Attack: Business Strategies for Explosive Growth in the New Economy.” The book also featured noted business development expert, best-selling author and speaker, Brian Tracy. Celebrity Press™, founded by JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq, is a business book publisher that publishes books from “thought leaders” around the world.

Marlon Johnson Wins Regional Emmy

Alex Nottingham — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:35:42 +0000

Dennis Scholl, Chad Tingle and Marlon Johnson

Knight Foundation’s Dennis Scholl and Miami filmmakers Chad Tingle and Marlon Johnson won a Suncoast Emmy this week for Sunday’s Best, a documentary on the elaborate hats African-American women traditionally wear to church.

Commissioned by Knight Foundation, the film shot in Miami won the Religion-News category. Incorporating interviews and contemporary and vintage photography, it is the first film inspired by the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Free Gospel Sundays program.

Watch the trailer here.

Knight’s Stuart Kennedy, Scholl and Producer Kiramay Cervallos were also nominated this year for a documentary on the 2008 Knight Arts Challenge winners, in the Arts/Entertainment Program category.

Congratulations!

Sunday's Best from Knight Foundation on Vimeo.

Executive Coach and Business Consultant, Alex Nottingham, Inks Publishing Deal With CelebrityPress To Release “Counter-Attack”

Alex Nottingham — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:23:10 +0000

Alex Nottingham, business consultant and author, has recently signed a publishing deal with marketing and business book publisher, CelebrityPress, along with nationally recognized speaker, author and consultant, Brian Tracy, to release the book “Counter-Attack.”

Business consultant, executive coach, attorney and author, Alex Nottingham, has joined with CelebrityPress and noted business development expert, best-selling author and speaker, Brian Tracy, to publish a new book titled, “Counter-Attack: Business Strategies for Explosive Growth in the New Economy.” Celebrity Press™, founded by JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., is a business book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world.

Alex Nottingham, J.D., M.B.A. is an executive coach, business consultant and the President of Nottingham Consulting Group, LLC. With the implementation of powerful marketing strategies, upgrading and training of staff members, and executive coaching, his clients have witnessed breakthrough success in the millions. Alex and his company created Ultimate Makeovers. This project is a collection of the finest doctors and health practitioners in South Florida that perform makeovers for less fortunate members of the community and raise money for charity.

Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 53 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.

The forthcoming book, “Counter-Attack: Business Strategies for Explosive Growth in the New Economy” will feature Alex Nottingham and Brian Tracy along with leading experts from around the world across diverse fields of business. The book will feature business lessons that business owners can use to fight against declining revenues and learn the secrets of success in the new economy.

For more information on Alex Nottingham and Nottingham Consulting Group, please visit http://www.NottinghamConsult.com

To learn more about CelebrityPress™, please visit http://www.CelebrityPressPublishing.com

About Alex Nottingham, J.D., M.B.A.:

Focus On Your Unfair Advantage

Alex Nottingham — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:08:39 +0000

"The secret of business, especially these days, is to focus relentlessly on your unfair advantage - the thing you do that others don't." -- John Rollwagen, executive

This "unfair advantage" is another term for "competitive advantage."

A competitive advantage is something that you and your business excels in. It is not easily copied by competitors and the profit margin is very high.

Examples of a competitive advantage are Microsoft's operating systems, Apple's iPhone, & Google's search engine. Other companies compete, but are light years behind in function and marketing.

Ways to Determine You Unfair Advantage:

1. Ask yourself... [*]

What are my highest value activities?
What can my company do and only my company do if done well will make a real difference?
What is the most valuable use of my company's time?

2. Apply the 80/20 rule:

What are the 20% of activities that provide my company 80% of its results?

Once you locate your competitive advantage, you need to consistently exploit it! Talk about it, have your staff promote it, put it on all your marketing materials, and advertise.

Six Steps To Creating That Winning Feeling

Alex Nottingham — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:16:07 +0000

Think back to a moment when you exceeded your expectations. Was it a game winning hit, an A on a test, an unexpected relationship, a raise or job promotion, or any accomplishment in life you value? How did it feel?

I'm sure it felt great! This is what we call that "winning feeling."

A winning feeling is not reserved to celebrities, athletes, and billionaires. Anyone can experience it and most people have. But, wouldn't it be nice to feel that more often?

Your body cannot tell the difference between what is real and what is imagined. The mind is what dictates reality. These are very important insights.

Biofeedback studies with athletes show us that they cannot differentiate a real game from an imagined one. When they visualize a movement, the same nerves fire as if it were real.

We all have experienced things that felt so real, but were in reality false. Some people fear failing a test, but end up getting A's. Others think no one likes them, but everyone does. This is a horrible existence.

Regardless of outcome, the key is the "feeling." Why do we strive for things? Answer: to feel good!

The amazing thing is that if you evoke the feeling of success or that "winning feeling," not only will you feel good, but you will start to attract people and circumstances to match that feeling. This is not mysticism, it is basic social interaction--people like to be around other people with good energy.

So, how do we get more of that winning feeling? Here is how.

The Six Steps to Creating That Winning Feeling are:

Nottingham Consulting Group Attends Women In Distress Starfish Luncheon

Alex Nottingham — Wed, 19 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Alex & Heather Nottingham from Nottingham Consulting Group, LLC attend Women In Distress Starfish Luncheon.

The Starfish Luncheon is in its fourth year and with over 400 corporate leaders and business professionals attending, this is an essential public forum to honor and show appreciation for venerable people who are dedicated to changing the lives of domestic violence victims in Broward County. The “Starfish” theme is inspired from the popular starfish story by Loren Eiseley which exemplifies how each and every one of us can make a difference - one person at a time.

Courtney Holshouser (Women In Distress) with Heather Nottingham

The 4th Annual Starfish Luncheon, held on May 19, 2010 at the Signature Grand, was a wonderful celebration of those in our community who go above and beyond to support Women In Distress. Thank you to the over 450 guests who attended to congratulate this year’s honorees: Lorraine Thomas, Bank of America, Bishop Henry Fernandez, Senior Pastor Carol Fernandez, and the Faith Center, and a very special individual who was the recipient of the first ever Starfish Award presented to a survivor of domestic violence. We’d like to thank all of our generous sponsors, including Presenting Sponsors AutoNation Inc., Signature Grand, and Sun Sentinel.

Create Your Fortress of Solitude

Alex Nottingham — Tue, 18 May 2010 22:42:14 +0000

The Fortress of Solitude is where Superman learned about all the knowledge of Krypton (his highly advanced home planet that was destroyed when its sun exploded). In addition to Superman's quickening as a young adult, Superman would visit the Fortress of Solitude from time to time to find answers to difficult questions, to relax, and to learn.

After Superman was recharged from visiting his Fortress of Solitude, he was more cunning and powerful in overcoming villians.

Here's how you can Create your Fortress of Solitude:

1. Pick a Place: It could be a place in your home, your car, a specified location, or a space you create in your mind.

2. Build & Fortify It: The more time you spend in your fortress, the more powerful and sacred it becomes. Your thoughts and time spent give life to it. Each time you enter, you reinforce its walls and energy.

3. Immerse Yourself: Create uninterrupted time throughout the day in 15 minute intervals to go into your fortress. Meditation is one form--where you sit quietly and allow your thoughts to come and go. This will help to create stillness and balance. Alternatively, you could use your fortress as a learning center. Listen to audio programs that inspire you and reprogram you. This can even be done while walking or in you car.

Like Superman, you too will become empowered after visiting your Fortress of Solitude. The stillness and learning received, will enable you to take on the world with greater peace and effectiveness.