PinnedLorraine BallinDitch the GrindMore than 1,000 ConversationsIf you had told me fifteen years ago, when I was running around recording conversations on my iPhone that I would still be doing it a…Jun 41Jun 41
Lorraine BallDEMYSTIFYING SEOIf you’re like many business owners, SEO might be a bit of a mystery, and that’s why I return to this topic often. There is always…1d ago1d ago
Lorraine BallinDitch the GrindSmarts, Guts, Luck and FriendsI’ve heard it said that entrepreneurs need three things — smarts, guts and luck.Jul 25Jul 25
Lorraine BallGrow Your Business Faster with Collaboration PartnersJust because you own your own business, it doesn’t mean you need do everything yourself. According to Charmain Hammond, the key to success…Jul 22Jul 22
Lorraine BallBuilding Trust with Virtual Events.One of the things that happened during Covid was that virtual events exploded. And today, even as we return to in person activities, there…Jul 18Jul 18
Lorraine BallinDitch the GrindTell Stories to Win CustomersIf you want to be good at sales, you need to be a good storyteller, engaging your prospect with stories. Why? Because data, despite what…Jul 10Jul 10
Lorraine BallinLong. Sweet. Valuable.What Will You Call Your Rose?According to Shakespeare, A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet. Does the same hold true for companies? Would Nike have the same…Jul 5Jul 5
Lorraine BallStretch Your BrainTake a look at the picture below. Do you know what it is? “Of course,” you respond. “It’s a dot!” But what else could it be?Jun 30Jun 30
Lorraine BallinDitch the GrindThe Business Owner’s Rule BookWhen I started my first company, I filled out the paperwork with the state of Indiana. I got a nice certificate, stamped and signed by the…Jun 26Jun 26