April 2011
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Inc. loves Spark & Hustle →
Wow…love this piece that captures what Spark & Hustle is all about.  Please take a moment to read!
Apr 15th
similecrum asked: Hi Tory,

Just want to know if you're the person from ABC News? If yes, well, I shall follow.

Thanks,
M
Apr 15th
“New study says multitasking makes you forget short-term more easily, especially...”
– University of California at San Francisco
Apr 11th
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10 Tips to Improve Email Marketing
“Be more concerned about people listening to you than worrying about them stealing from you.” That’s from Ross Kimbarovsky, co-founder of crowdSpring, encouraging Spark & Hustle attendees to share more of their ideas without fear of having them ripped off.  Ross also gave everyone 10 tips for improved email marketing results based on his company’s experience after...
Apr 11th
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“New study says multitasking makes you forget short-term more easily, especially...”
– University of California at San Francisco
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Make Money from Your Blog
I first met Wendy Piersall at BlogWorld in Las Vegas where I interviewed her and I was thrilled to subsequently invite her to speak at my Spark & Hustle event in Chicago to share her insights on blogging for your business. Imagine that the internet is the biggest networking event in the world, and anyone coming to your blog can see exactly what you’re about and what you offer.  A blog...
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Click to watch what Spark & Hustle means to some... →
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“Starting planning now what you’re determined to accomplish this week. ...”
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March 2011
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WatchWatch
We love SurePayroll, sponsor of the Spark & Hustle National Tour.  Even before they partnered with us on the conferences, Women For Hire has been a very satisfied SurePayroll customer.  Listen to advice from SurePayroll CEO Michael Alter. 
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Double Duty
In the midst of Spark & Hustle Dallas, I took time out to shoot a segment for Good Morning America - and then woke up extra early for the live portion.  This was a special treat for me for several reasons.  It’s the first time I worked with my new pal Melissa Rycroft…and even though I’ve never watched The Bachelor, I’ve been a fan of her GMA segments.   And, our...
Mar 28th
“Offer endless advice even when the payback isn’t immediate, if at all....”
Mar 27th
That's the Spirit!
This Facebook post says it all!  
Mar 27th
Email Marketing to Grow Your Business
Julie Niehoff of Constant Contact talks about the power of word of mouth marketing to loosen the grip on prospective clients. More notes were taken in this Spark & Hustle session than perhaps any other. Start with your raving fans in mind as you write your emails — give them what they want and they’ll share it with others.   Email marketing is for people who know you and love you.  It’s...
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Self-Made Millionaire at 15
Maddie Bradshaw and mom Diane kicked off the final day of Spark & Hustle Dallas. I can’t tell you how many women told me they didn’t realize they could learn so much from a 15 year old. They, along with little sister Margot, are the creators of SNAP CAPS, which started as an after school project. The bottle cap/magnet necklaces were a way for Maddie to add some personal style...
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What's your pricing strategy?
When someone says your price is too high, the immediate urge is to discount. DON’T! What does your price say about you?  You don’t want to be the cheap girl, right? Be confident in your pricing. Don’t apologize for it. Favorite quote on this subject came from Michelle Pippin: People always say, you get what you pay for! Almost always it’s said when you pay too little and...
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