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 Leaders Need To Get Into a “Root Cause” Mentality

Leaders Need To Get Into a “Root Cause” Mentality

January 8, 2016

My take on a way of thinking that is crucial for all leaders: a "root cause" mentality.

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 The Magic Element of Thought Leadership Content: Perceived Value

The Magic Element of Thought Leadership Content: Perceived Value

January 7, 2016

A definition of the phrase perceived value, which is a key element in thought leadership content for companies.

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 The 6 Keys To A Thought Leadership Strategy in 2016

The 6 Keys To A Thought Leadership Strategy in 2016

November 29, 2015

In this article, I break down thought leadership into its six elements, explaining each one and asserting that mastering all of them would lead to domination of your industry.

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 The “Wikipedia Effect” of Thought Leadership Marketing

The “Wikipedia Effect” of Thought Leadership Marketing

November 13, 2015

In this article, I discuss The "Wikipedia Effect," the powerful engine behind some of the most successful business websites on the Internet.

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 Your Thought Leadership Content Marketing Team: To Build or To Buy?

Your Thought Leadership Content Marketing Team: To Build or To Buy?

August 21, 2015

Is it better to build a thought leadership content marketing team in your organization or outsource it? This article explores both sides.

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 Google’s Greed: How the Search Giant’s Lust For Information Is Impacting Your Search Results

Google’s Greed: How the Search Giant’s Lust For Information Is Impacting Your Search Results

March 22, 2015

An analysis of Google's aggressive practices towards reference and review websites, and what that means for your business's SEO strategy.

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 The 7 Defining Traits of Thought Leaders

The 7 Defining Traits of Thought Leaders

February 3, 2015

Every thought leader has at least one of these 7 traits.

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 For Entrepreneurs, Niches Can Mean Riches

For Entrepreneurs, Niches Can Mean Riches

November 23, 2014

A perspective on my career, and why embracing niches has been my most valuable strategy.

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 Imagining The Best SEO Company In The World

Imagining The Best SEO Company In The World

October 2, 2014

My mental exercise about what characteristics make up the Best SEO Company in the World.

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 Doing Away With The Word “Solutions” in B2B Businesses

Doing Away With The Word “Solutions” in B2B Businesses

September 25, 2014

B2B websites nowadays are too difficult to understand, and this is costing them clients.

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 SEO or PR?: Understanding Their Relationship

SEO or PR?: Understanding Their Relationship

September 8, 2014

A primer on how PR firms and SEO companies complement each other, and the limitations of choosing one over the other.

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 How Much Does Good SEO Cost?

How Much Does Good SEO Cost?

September 5, 2014

Summary: Learn how much you should be paying for SEO, as well as what you can expect at each fee range.

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 33 Lessons I Learned By The Age of 33

33 Lessons I Learned By The Age of 33

August 28, 2014

The 33 lessons I learned in the first 33 years of my life.

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 Why You’re Probably Getting Business Advice From The Wrong People

Why You’re Probably Getting Business Advice From The Wrong People

August 5, 2014

A longtime friend reached out to ask me for advice the other day. “Evan,” he said, “I’m looking for a career change and I was wondering if you’d read over my resume to let me know if I’m coming [...]

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 What It Takes To Become A Thought Leader (and Why It’s Worth It)

What It Takes To Become A Thought Leader (and Why It’s Worth It)

July 30, 2014

People ask me all the time why I take the risk of sharing my best knowledge through posts like this one. Won’t it breed competitors? Won’t it allow potential clients to do online marketing [...]

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 When Business Is Personal: Really Giving A $h%! and Why It Matters

When Business Is Personal: Really Giving A $h%! and Why It Matters

July 22, 2014

“It’s just business” is an expression I hear a lot. Typically, this phrase is used when people are trying to justify a decision that feels cold and impersonal. While I agree with this sentiment [...]

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