tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:35:01 +0000seeking helpentrepreneurs networking for changeSocial Mediablackberriesmarketing campaignsbusiness relationshipsscottsdaleMotivationnewssistersFacebook Crashthe secretmeaningpurpose portfoliothanksgivingrecognitionsales and marketingAppletake a riskbuilding relationshipswomen in businesspublic isolation projectjacki semerauSacrificetaxestarget marketsendoutcards updatestalk is cheapBusiness Relationship Tipsstay positivebad daysrewardsself awarenessbowlingrelationship marketingsales basicsfinancial helpbalancing work and playcruiseGracePublic Speaking Tipsmarketing budgetspoliticiansself employmentwomen entrepreneurs2008 presidential electionStarbuckspromptingsT. 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But if no one else knows it, then the only place you'll be is OUT of business...and fast. The way to get your message across is by creating relationships with today's consumer. So come on in, pull up a chair, and let's talk about business, entrepreneurs, professional relationships, and anything else that will help others Know Your Place.http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)Blogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-7477447004135283562Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:29:00 +00002011-12-30T18:10:55.548-07:00The other day I was reading the Reader's Digest, where I always find fun jokes, interesting stories, and good advice.  As it so happened, I also found the inspiration for this blog series. I came across an article on modern day manners.  The first part of the article explored why we behave the way we do in the 21st Century.  Things have changed, like the role models we see on television.  TV http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/p1d92TnB0T8/know-your-modern-day-etiquette-week-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4t0IVIx9fyDSsJXkCwxJQcoGc7M/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4t0IVIx9fyDSsJXkCwxJQcoGc7M/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4t0IVIx9fyDSsJXkCwxJQcoGc7M/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4t0IVIx9fyDSsJXkCwxJQcoGc7M/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/p1d92TnB0T8" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2011/12/know-your-modern-day-etiquette-week-1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-7566491402966940308Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:53:00 +00002011-07-25T21:09:07.427-07:00Social MediaSafetySocial Media Stalking: "Social Media Use Can Bring Hidden Dangers" It's not about fear, it's about awareness. Too often people don't think about the possible ramifications of their actions. It's true in all aspects of life. The difference in social media is that the information you're putting out there is potentially being broadcast to the whole world. I know first-hand, and was recently http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/RHZLQxF1iKs/social-media-stalking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yRUkncGNO0kIDm7Xi630vc7PME4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yRUkncGNO0kIDm7Xi630vc7PME4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yRUkncGNO0kIDm7Xi630vc7PME4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/yRUkncGNO0kIDm7Xi630vc7PME4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/RHZLQxF1iKs" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/social-media-stalking.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-2670070412456927220Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:56:00 +00002011-07-12T15:56:29.458-07:00historypintechnologySocial Mediaknow your placephotosmedia negativityI'm not going to lie, when I first saw the Mashable article on Historypin, I fully expected to be underwhelmed.  Another mapping tool with photos...so what?  Then I watched the video introducing Historypin.  I love it! In today's online world, the latest greatest sites, apps, and tools are constantly pushing the envelope on what's new.  Historypin does exactly that, but does so in a way that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/ImxaRXvcYXg/historypin-knowing-your-place-in-whole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxPeXkvjOoeLHjuX-a5HY1roipc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxPeXkvjOoeLHjuX-a5HY1roipc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxPeXkvjOoeLHjuX-a5HY1roipc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wxPeXkvjOoeLHjuX-a5HY1roipc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/ImxaRXvcYXg" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/historypin-knowing-your-place-in-whole.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-7063669149073771708Mon, 30 May 2011 19:28:00 +00002011-05-30T12:28:02.936-07:00memorial dayToday we remember that Freedom isn't Free. I am grateful for those who have fought and died for my right to live a life of freedom. Until Next Time, Jackihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/2jA1pAuSTqA/memorial-day-tribute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jkk1aDlU7gBMUBgI22kv1EyRZrQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jkk1aDlU7gBMUBgI22kv1EyRZrQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jkk1aDlU7gBMUBgI22kv1EyRZrQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jkk1aDlU7gBMUBgI22kv1EyRZrQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/2jA1pAuSTqA" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2011/05/memorial-day-tribute.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-9048552246159580224Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:55:00 +00002010-12-04T14:03:47.454-07:00entrepreneursseeking helpbusiness strategiesConsultantsSeriously.  I've had it.  It finally happened. As an entrepreneur, we have this tendency to handle everything ourselves.  We start with our Big Idea, the one that sparks a flame inside that turns into an inferno.  We HAVE to share it with the world.  It's our passion, our mission.  We fan the flames for a little while to determine if there's a way to turn our passion into a viable business. Ifhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/tfg4zQEN_AA/i-just-cant-do-it-anymore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DsFs7GD6NdkZoxoVYZjBXc7rWME/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DsFs7GD6NdkZoxoVYZjBXc7rWME/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DsFs7GD6NdkZoxoVYZjBXc7rWME/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/DsFs7GD6NdkZoxoVYZjBXc7rWME/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/tfg4zQEN_AA" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-just-cant-do-it-anymore.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-2796538235316773154Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:18:00 +00002010-12-13T13:49:41.115-07:00Pay It Forwardpurpose portfolioMy Own Little WorldStop Motion VideoMotivationEHK789HZ5XGD Today is the Second Annual "Pay It Forward Day," an event started by David Del Mundo over a cup of coffee...literally.  As I'm writing this blog post, over 600,000 people have committed to do a random act of kindness today.  I love that this is sweeping Facebook as people express a dedication to doing something nice for others without any expectation of return. In an online world http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/VSSNLDVSrSQ/stop-motion-of-my-own-little-world-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LAhHeqXXMpTKWVQRJ2T4QVkwplY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LAhHeqXXMpTKWVQRJ2T4QVkwplY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LAhHeqXXMpTKWVQRJ2T4QVkwplY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LAhHeqXXMpTKWVQRJ2T4QVkwplY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/VSSNLDVSrSQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/12/stop-motion-of-my-own-little-world-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-9208357086838453920Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:14:00 +00002010-11-25T14:19:13.816-07:00thanksgivingjacki semerauI Can RelateGraceappreciationToday millions of Americans will gather around an abundant table with their loved ones and offer up a prayer of thanksgiving.  We often refer to this as saying Grace.But in a world filled with imperfect human beings, there are other forms of grace I'd like to take a closer look at this week.If you look in Webster's Dictionary, the word "grace" has many definitions.  1. The exercise of love, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/6g_a2_uqOpE/graceful-thanksgiving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sMYzKqfI0Q1j5Bio8WAGI1ob_bE/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sMYzKqfI0Q1j5Bio8WAGI1ob_bE/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sMYzKqfI0Q1j5Bio8WAGI1ob_bE/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/sMYzKqfI0Q1j5Bio8WAGI1ob_bE/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/6g_a2_uqOpE" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/11/graceful-thanksgiving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-411461721917720345Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:17:00 +00002010-11-22T16:43:23.845-07:00public isolation projectcristin norineSocial Mediabuilding relationshipsbloggingjacki semerauI Can Relaterelationship marketingIn today's Web 3.0 world, we are bombarded with the newest, latest, greatest ways to stay connected via technology.  But the Public Isolation Project has forced many in Cyberland to take a long hard look at the real world ramifications of living in a social media world. Those of us in the marketing industry noticed a huge shift several years ago as Social Media changed the way everyone used thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/KYfoSV6zT-4/public-isolation-project-do-too-many.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kDcUnb0BQNdg-wyRy_hChJcYFFo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kDcUnb0BQNdg-wyRy_hChJcYFFo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kDcUnb0BQNdg-wyRy_hChJcYFFo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/kDcUnb0BQNdg-wyRy_hChJcYFFo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/KYfoSV6zT-4" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/11/public-isolation-project-do-too-many.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-5430284015320297088Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:56:00 +00002010-11-22T16:44:00.141-07:00SacrificeGeneral Colin PowellappreciationVeteran's DayToday, America honors all those who have fought for our Country.  Last week, I had the honor of meeting several men who fought for our country, and who have come back wounded....not in their bodies, but in their spirits.  I was honored to listen to their stories, to look them in the eyes, to shake their hand, to thank them personally.  These men were homeless, and I owe my freedom to their http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/EVx1RmhdDLE/veterans-day-honoring-heroes-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ejd1P4r7dIfXMVHQdA-ujsVjxdg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ejd1P4r7dIfXMVHQdA-ujsVjxdg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ejd1P4r7dIfXMVHQdA-ujsVjxdg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Ejd1P4r7dIfXMVHQdA-ujsVjxdg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/EVx1RmhdDLE" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/11/veterans-day-honoring-heroes-from.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-2430035888350187371Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:17:00 +00002010-09-23T17:18:33.476-07:00Social MediaTwitterFacebook CrashFacebook crashed, and the world stood still. Well, not exactly. These people were on Twitter, using their humor to pass the time. This is my list: Top 10 Tweets while Facebook was Down. There's also a list of other fun "Facebook Apocalypse" blog posts. Enjoy :-) Top 10 Tweets While Facebook Was Down Until Next Time,Jackihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/PE1eKUsDVRA/top-10-tweets-while-facebook-was-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SooGCZU8KZsI9-KZgPmDmxcjctQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SooGCZU8KZsI9-KZgPmDmxcjctQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SooGCZU8KZsI9-KZgPmDmxcjctQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SooGCZU8KZsI9-KZgPmDmxcjctQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/PE1eKUsDVRA" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/09/top-10-tweets-while-facebook-was-down.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-1518637804381173269Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:38:00 +00002010-07-31T22:39:49.270-07:00supportpurpose portfoliobuilding relationshipsappreciationIn the end of the day, it's the thread that connects all humanity together that we're all fighting for.  We are all connected, and all need someone to stand by us, to cheer us on, to lift us up when we are down.  In business, in relationships, in life.  This video Song Around the World (Playing for Change) is a compilation of street artists around the world joining in one voice.  I hope you find http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/PX7RSl2_IH0/stand-by-me-from-playing-for-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r5BbVYKUEY5EXYvBcyJaKSg4TTI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r5BbVYKUEY5EXYvBcyJaKSg4TTI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r5BbVYKUEY5EXYvBcyJaKSg4TTI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/r5BbVYKUEY5EXYvBcyJaKSg4TTI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/PX7RSl2_IH0" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/07/stand-by-me-from-playing-for-change.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-1280051742737785677Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:23:00 +00002010-06-21T14:26:02.150-07:00Please read this article, and share your thoughts.  I can't be the only person in America that is tired of American Idol exploiting our children!  But maybe you have a different point of view?  If so, help me see the light!  If not, let's stand up together and let American Idol know we're tired of the games they play so they can secure the big advertising dollars. American Idol: Does New Age http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/g9ocXZr96Tc/american-idol-does-new-age-limit-go-too.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mtgQF_lzvftAZ4W_Muy3SPfkhKo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mtgQF_lzvftAZ4W_Muy3SPfkhKo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mtgQF_lzvftAZ4W_Muy3SPfkhKo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mtgQF_lzvftAZ4W_Muy3SPfkhKo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/g9ocXZr96Tc" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/06/american-idol-does-new-age-limit-go-too.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-956098114407958394Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:52:00 +00002010-12-04T13:57:16.068-07:00success in businessbusiness strategiesjacki semerauactionsMotivationMotivation.  We think we understand what we need to light the fire underneath us, and what we need to keep us going.  The video below shows us fascinating research about the truth behind what motivates us.  Findings that offering too much money is actually de-motivating to employees fascinates me. "Pay people enough to take the issue of money off the table."  That seems to be the key to monetaryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/JQYUibXkf2k/what-motivates-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N3eRwvlWRescxB-qjCaizsYiN_Q/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N3eRwvlWRescxB-qjCaizsYiN_Q/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N3eRwvlWRescxB-qjCaizsYiN_Q/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/N3eRwvlWRescxB-qjCaizsYiN_Q/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/JQYUibXkf2k" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-motivates-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-4752943924722477951Mon, 03 May 2010 20:01:00 +00002010-07-03T13:50:55.218-07:00Mari Smithjacki semerauI Can RelateFacebook MarketingFacebook and Twitter and LinkedIn.  Oh My. If you haven't set up profiles on the "Big 3" in Social Media, you might be wondering where to start.  And even if you HAVE joined the party on all 3 Social Media platforms, you may not have a full grasp on how to get the most out of them. A quick overview: LinkedIn - Considered to be the most "Professionally-Oriented" of the Big 3, LinkedIn profileshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/cIj2RVy2pqQ/beginning-business-relationships-social.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QDRLvP0JJqHceTgm618viYKQmpw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QDRLvP0JJqHceTgm618viYKQmpw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QDRLvP0JJqHceTgm618viYKQmpw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QDRLvP0JJqHceTgm618viYKQmpw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/cIj2RVy2pqQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/05/beginning-business-relationships-social.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-8412843704866915779Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:40:00 +00002010-07-03T13:51:56.946-07:00Public Speaking Tipsjacki semerauI Can RelateVital Speeches of the DayDavid MurrayPresentations and Public Speaking.  Getting "eyeball to eyeball" is paramount to connecting with your prospects and clients, as well as helping you establish authority and credibility in your area of expertise. That's why I Can Relate Talk Radio had David Murray, Editor of Vital Speeches of the Day, as our Featured guest.  I met David at the Communitelligence Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.  Davidhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/IJkqK-P8FY4/what-is-vital-to-your-speech.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JwsZsDXcbyJH8MVtybXAKrRjrYo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JwsZsDXcbyJH8MVtybXAKrRjrYo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JwsZsDXcbyJH8MVtybXAKrRjrYo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JwsZsDXcbyJH8MVtybXAKrRjrYo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/IJkqK-P8FY4" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-is-vital-to-your-speech.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-3828269238774452929Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:09:00 +00002010-07-03T13:52:35.391-07:00purpose portfoliojacki semerauI Can RelatemeaninginfluenceactionsIt's no secret that the recession has brought about many changes in our world. But not all of these changes are negative. People trying to live within their means, bad business practices exposed, the overall greed-factor decreasing significantly, the list of positive effects goes on. My favorite is wrapped up in the saying "Meaning is the New Currency."  I believe this to be true.  Actually, Ihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/WtnRx9VfMw8/increase-your-purpose-portfolio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P-B7FtfAzhYy84qdiHNIrJ7d11w/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P-B7FtfAzhYy84qdiHNIrJ7d11w/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P-B7FtfAzhYy84qdiHNIrJ7d11w/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/P-B7FtfAzhYy84qdiHNIrJ7d11w/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/WtnRx9VfMw8" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/03/increase-your-purpose-portfolio.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-4323648478527710560Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:13:00 +00002010-01-29T14:27:28.116-07:00les brownbusiness relationshipsjacki semerauI Can Relatepersonal developmentLast week on I Can Relate Talk Radio's episode, "Bring It!" we talked about the 3 top things you can bring to your business relationships.  We ended with our Standing Strong Segment, which was to work on yourself, so that you are bringing the best version of you to each relationship you have. I let you know that I had recently listened to Les Brown's Choosing Your Future speeches.  This is a 6-http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/JOTK0HXxpG4/choosing-your-future-les-brown-shows-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LA2BIwIs7MgEJDe4yAl4uY-M1Yc/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LA2BIwIs7MgEJDe4yAl4uY-M1Yc/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LA2BIwIs7MgEJDe4yAl4uY-M1Yc/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LA2BIwIs7MgEJDe4yAl4uY-M1Yc/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/JOTK0HXxpG4" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/01/choosing-your-future-les-brown-shows-us.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-2946692303265511357Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:19:00 +00002010-08-19T12:57:30.748-07:00business planningbusiness basics Whew.  2009 is just a memory.  For many people, this is a relief!  But really, what makes 2010 any different?  Is there some magical, mystical reset button that is pushed every January 1st at 12:01 am?  No. So what will make 2010 a better year than last?  There is only one real answer: YOU. It is up to YOU to change your energy, your thoughts, your actions, and ultimately your reality. Want http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/dOlPnXbkLVY/plan-your-way-to-success-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QCEAi18gPNWtxZnGjrLmqF747H4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QCEAi18gPNWtxZnGjrLmqF747H4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QCEAi18gPNWtxZnGjrLmqF747H4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/QCEAi18gPNWtxZnGjrLmqF747H4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/dOlPnXbkLVY" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2010/01/plan-your-way-to-success-business.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-852455309633928986Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:33:00 +00002010-07-03T13:53:35.954-07:00entrepreneurssuccess in businessactionspersonal developmentWhat do you need to commit to?  As 2010 approaches, what things in your life do you "wish"  for, "hope" for, or "really" want? Because if you REALLY want it, it's up to YOU to make it happen. No one is out there waiting to magically manifest your heart's desire on your behalf.  And if your actions are not in line with your desires, you WILL suffer. You WILL experience discontent. I know, I've http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/gfgwLclwgfQ/moving-from-commitment-to-action.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s3inwSq06lP41ZNPU5r5wxfEJV0/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s3inwSq06lP41ZNPU5r5wxfEJV0/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s3inwSq06lP41ZNPU5r5wxfEJV0/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/s3inwSq06lP41ZNPU5r5wxfEJV0/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/gfgwLclwgfQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2009/12/moving-from-commitment-to-action.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-7953808044767343514Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:02:00 +00002009-12-10T18:42:28.915-07:00T. Harv Ekerfinancial helpjacki semeraupersonal developmentmillionaire mindYou don't know what you don't know. Last weekend at the Millionaire Mind Intensive held in Phoenix, I awoke to find there was alot about money, financial mindset, and money management that I didn't know. I learned about my "Money Blueprint," and found out why I believed certain things about money. More importantly, I learned how to overcome my negative money beliefs by creating empowering http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/pPPn_s75F08/do-you-have-millionaire-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-GzX8S9-ImoDtoKrliFcr_cvqYM/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-GzX8S9-ImoDtoKrliFcr_cvqYM/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-GzX8S9-ImoDtoKrliFcr_cvqYM/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/-GzX8S9-ImoDtoKrliFcr_cvqYM/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/pPPn_s75F08" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2009/12/do-you-have-millionaire-mind.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-6295644223703784969Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +00002009-10-15T10:21:59.143-07:00bloggingjacki semerauHi. My name is Jacki Semerau, and I'm addicted to blogs. (You say: "Hi, Jacki.") I'll admit it! And based on all the people I follow on Twitter, am friends with on Facebook, and all the other fun social media stuff I follow, I know I'm not alone.For me, Seth Godin's blog has to be my all time favorite that's directly related to my business. But then there are the fun and silly blogs, like the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/FAKC5ACNvCU/addiction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)1<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LDLp6ovdU4RW8BBDGkNripceCeQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LDLp6ovdU4RW8BBDGkNripceCeQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LDLp6ovdU4RW8BBDGkNripceCeQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/LDLp6ovdU4RW8BBDGkNripceCeQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/FAKC5ACNvCU" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2009/10/addiction.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-1243058338939966798Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:18:00 +00002009-10-15T09:47:59.396-07:00self employmententrepreneurssuccess in businesssmall business start upjacki semeraubusiness basicsI have to admit, one of the things I thought was fabulous when I first became self-employed was a lack of deadlines. No one needing this, that, or the other from me. I finished things on MY terms!Of course, contact with clients, setting appointments, following up, etc...those were all a given, because they were fun AND they were the money-making activities. And of course, once hired for a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/Ey2yXIE2aBg/deadlines-are-girls-best-friend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wf3-vyqSkmAsG14VRGWk_XFoNEo/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wf3-vyqSkmAsG14VRGWk_XFoNEo/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wf3-vyqSkmAsG14VRGWk_XFoNEo/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Wf3-vyqSkmAsG14VRGWk_XFoNEo/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/Ey2yXIE2aBg" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2009/10/deadlines-are-girls-best-friend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-7468241131391367057Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:19:00 +00002009-08-28T14:29:30.012-07:00self employmentsend out cardsjacki semerau1. If you need a power nap, you can take one....and you find it actually makes you more productive that afternoon.2. When you've had an amazingly productive morning, you can reward yourself by taking the rest of the day off.3. No unnecessary corporate meetings.4. If a project isn't profitable, you can decide not to it.5. The sky is the limit! Your success is a direct result of your http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/80QBygeKke8/5-reasons-to-love-self-employment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ac1yam0VcuxXT4CV-8M-wnVEpmY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ac1yam0VcuxXT4CV-8M-wnVEpmY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ac1yam0VcuxXT4CV-8M-wnVEpmY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ac1yam0VcuxXT4CV-8M-wnVEpmY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/80QBygeKke8" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2009/08/5-reasons-to-love-self-employment.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-8927365801158721434Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:29:00 +00002009-08-05T22:33:09.214-07:00stay positiveself awarenessjacki semerauI Can RelateWe all have two voices within our minds that struggle to be heard. One voice is telling us our purpose, our desires. It tries to convey our value and our strengths. The other voice is busy telling us why we can’t do all of the things that the first voice is saying.Yet we can only give life to one voice at a time. And we do that by choice. We can choose to listen to what the first voice is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/lIPeTBC7B20/two-voices-one-reality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)0<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VfESUCSD-Vcisfxc_JBOfVPWD1g/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VfESUCSD-Vcisfxc_JBOfVPWD1g/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VfESUCSD-Vcisfxc_JBOfVPWD1g/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VfESUCSD-Vcisfxc_JBOfVPWD1g/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/lIPeTBC7B20" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2009/08/two-voices-one-reality.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8503033901828314555.post-8602856476878850017Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:58:00 +00002011-07-12T16:12:23.690-07:00sales and marketingbuilding relationshipssuccess in businessBusiness Relationship Tipsjacki semerauinfluencerelationship marketingnetworkingYou know the process: You research your ideal prospects. You gain access to their contact information. You make The Call. Maybe it takes a few tries, but you finally get your prospect on the phone and a conversation ensues. A good one. One that you would consider a success. Your prospect is actually interested , and so your quest to convert them from prospect to client continues. Maybe you send http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~3/tpNSTFl1S6Y/you-had-me-at-hello-importance-of-doing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jacki Semerau)2<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wrR1o7FxnP7HgFNhAgZW_XV8p0c/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wrR1o7FxnP7HgFNhAgZW_XV8p0c/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wrR1o7FxnP7HgFNhAgZW_XV8p0c/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wrR1o7FxnP7HgFNhAgZW_XV8p0c/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/knowyourplaceblog/~4/tpNSTFl1S6Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://knowyourplace.blogspot.com/2009/06/you-had-me-at-hello-importance-of-doing.html