My Books Are My Third Revenue Stream

My Books Are My Third Revenue Stream I feel like Im writing A LOT about multiple revenue streams lately.   I will continue to share my personal revenue streams each Friday until Im done.   Again, the purpose of writing about this is not to brag, or intimidate, or convince you to buy my cool stuff, rather to inspire you to think about what YOU could do to diversify your income.   Remember where I came from laid off, hopeless and practically helpless. My goal is to help people, including myself, achieve income security. My third revenue stream is my books that is, the books I personally write.   This revenue stream refers to actual money made from book sales (not stuff that the books lead to, like speaking or other opportunities). Remember in the post about professional speaking (as a revenue stream) that I asked my publisher how much money I would make from each book sale.   His response was “Jason, you won’t make any money from selling books.   No one does.   If you want to make money, you do that as a speaker or consultant.”   Aside from what I wrote in that post, I had one big issue with not making any money from book sales: I. Was. Hungry. I was hungry for income. I was hungry for a little self-pride (which had all but gone away).   I was hungry for a win any kind of success.   I needed to pick up my ego from the floor and get back in the saddle.   I needed to win.   I needed to make some money from book sales. I vowed to prove him wrong.   I wasnt sure how I would sell books, since I had never done it before, but I was pretty confident that people would buy my LinkedIn book.   It seemed like a great title and topic, and I knew a lot of professionals in transition were wondering how to use LinkedIn.   In fact, I estimated that everyone who had ever signed up on LinkedIn had asked the question NOW WHAT??? Even though all of my author friends told me that you dont make any money from book sales, just as my publisher had, I was hungry.   Even if I made a few hundred dollars a month from book sales, that would be enough to justify the time I put into it. (of course, I had NO idea how being an author of a book could catapult my career, marketing, exposure, etc.) So I wrote the book with the goal of making money from sales in mind. And I have made money from sales.   It was more than a few hundred dollars a month.   I still have author friends who either dont make much per sale, or who only use their book(s) as a way to get speaking and consulting gigs. Even though there are a number of LinkedIn books out there now (even another one by my publisher), I am happy to have not only one of the first books on LinkedIn, but the first SECOND EDITION book on LinkedIn. Of course, my second book on Facebook for professionals was good, and is profitable (which means I am getting royalty money from that, too), and I am toying around with a third book.   That will be it, I keep telling myself.   Well see if I can get over this book writing thing Can you write a book? Im amazed at how many people have a book in them, and they KNOW IT!   Let me recommend two resources for you: My publisher just put out a book called 42 Rules for Driving Success with Books.   If you work at or own a company, even if its just Me, Inc., I strongly encourage you to get this book. Its a collection of stories of how authors have driven success to their companies or careers because of their books. Inspiring and fun (and, Im a featured author :)). I developed a webinar called WRITE YOUR BOOK! This is an introduction to ideas around the book process, what it takes to get your book written, thoughts on publishers, etc.   One person who listened to the live webinar (which I recorded and have available for purchase) has since written and published her first book, which is an AWESOME book for introverts called The Successful Introvert: How to enhance your job search and advance your career.   I was proud as a poppa to see that book come out! Here is a breakdown of the revenue streams Ive shared so far: Revenue Stream 1: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 2: JibberJobber Partnership Program Revenue Stream 3: Books I write Revenue Stream 4: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 5: Professional Speaking Revenue Stream 6: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 7: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 8: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 9: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 10: (not announced yet) Inspired? I hope so!   Any guesses on my other revenue steams? My Books Are My Third Revenue Stream I feel like Im writing A LOT about multiple revenue streams lately.   I will continue to share my personal revenue streams each Friday until Im done.   Again, the purpose of writing about this is not to brag, or intimidate, or convince you to buy my cool stuff, rather to inspire you to think about what YOU could do to diversify your income.   Remember where I came from laid off, hopeless and practically helpless. My goal is to help people, including myself, achieve income security. My third revenue stream is my books that is, the books I personally write.   This revenue stream refers to actual money made from book sales (not stuff that the books lead to, like speaking or other opportunities). Remember in the post about professional speaking (as a revenue stream) that I asked my publisher how much money I would make from each book sale.   His response was “Jason, you won’t make any money from selling books.   No one does.   If you want to make money, you do that as a speaker or consultant.”   Aside from what I wrote in that post, I had one big issue with not making any money from book sales: I. Was. Hungry. I was hungry for income. I was hungry for a little self-pride (which had all but gone away).   I was hungry for a win any kind of success.   I needed to pick up my ego from the floor and get back in the saddle.   I needed to win.   I needed to make some money from book sales. I vowed to prove him wrong.   I wasnt sure how I would sell books, since I had never done it before, but I was pretty confident that people would buy my LinkedIn book.   It seemed like a great title and topic, and I knew a lot of professionals in transition were wondering how to use LinkedIn.   In fact, I estimated that everyone who had ever signed up on LinkedIn had asked the question NOW WHAT??? Even though all of my author friends told me that you dont make any money from book sales, just as my publisher had, I was hungry.   Even if I made a few hundred dollars a month from book sales, that would be enough to justify the time I put into it. (of course, I had NO idea how being an author of a book could catapult my career, marketing, exposure, etc.) So I wrote the book with the goal of making money from sales in mind. And I have made money from sales.   It was more than a few hundred dollars a month.   I still have author friends who either dont make much per sale, or who only use their book(s) as a way to get speaking and consulting gigs. Even though there are a number of LinkedIn books out there now (even another one by my publisher), I am happy to have not only one of the first books on LinkedIn, but the first SECOND EDITION book on LinkedIn. Of course, my second book on Facebook for professionals was good, and is profitable (which means I am getting royalty money from that, too), and I am toying around with a third book.   That will be it, I keep telling myself.   Well see if I can get over this book writing thing Can you write a book? Im amazed at how many people have a book in them, and they KNOW IT!   Let me recommend two resources for you: My publisher just put out a book called 42 Rules for Driving Success with Books.   If you work at or own a company, even if its just Me, Inc., I strongly encourage you to get this book. Its a collection of stories of how authors have driven success to their companies or careers because of their books. Inspiring and fun (and, Im a featured author :)). I developed a webinar called WRITE YOUR BOOK! This is an introduction to ideas around the book process, what it takes to get your book written, thoughts on publishers, etc.   One person who listened to the live webinar (which I recorded and have available for purchase) has since written and published her first book, which is an AWESOME book for introverts called The Successful Introvert: How to enhance your job search and advance your career.   I was proud as a poppa to see that book come out! Here is a breakdown of the revenue streams Ive shared so far: Revenue Stream 1: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 2: JibberJobber Partnership Program Revenue Stream 3: Books I write Revenue Stream 4: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 5: Professional Speaking Revenue Stream 6: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 7: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 8: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 9: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 10: (not announced yet) Inspired? I hope so!   Any guesses on my other revenue steams? My Books Are My Third Revenue Stream I feel like Im writing A LOT about multiple revenue streams lately.   I will continue to share my personal revenue streams each Friday until Im done.   Again, the purpose of writing about this is not to brag, or intimidate, or convince you to buy my cool stuff, rather to inspire you to think about what YOU could do to diversify your income.   Remember where I came from laid off, hopeless and practically helpless. My goal is to help people, including myself, achieve income security. My third revenue stream is my books that is, the books I personally write.   This revenue stream refers to actual money made from book sales (not stuff that the books lead to, like speaking or other opportunities). Remember in the post about professional speaking (as a revenue stream) that I asked my publisher how much money I would make from each book sale.   His response was “Jason, you won’t make any money from selling books.   No one does.   If you want to make money, you do that as a speaker or consultant.”   Aside from what I wrote in that post, I had one big issue with not making any money from book sales: I. Was. Hungry. I was hungry for income. I was hungry for a little self-pride (which had all but gone away).   I was hungry for a win any kind of success.   I needed to pick up my ego from the floor and get back in the saddle.   I needed to win.   I needed to make some money from book sales. I vowed to prove him wrong.   I wasnt sure how I would sell books, since I had never done it before, but I was pretty confident that people would buy my LinkedIn book.   It seemed like a great title and topic, and I knew a lot of professionals in transition were wondering how to use LinkedIn.   In fact, I estimated that everyone who had ever signed up on LinkedIn had asked the question NOW WHAT??? Even though all of my author friends told me that you dont make any money from book sales, just as my publisher had, I was hungry.   Even if I made a few hundred dollars a month from book sales, that would be enough to justify the time I put into it. (of course, I had NO idea how being an author of a book could catapult my career, marketing, exposure, etc.) So I wrote the book with the goal of making money from sales in mind. And I have made money from sales.   It was more than a few hundred dollars a month.   I still have author friends who either dont make much per sale, or who only use their book(s) as a way to get speaking and consulting gigs. Even though there are a number of LinkedIn books out there now (even another one by my publisher), I am happy to have not only one of the first books on LinkedIn, but the first SECOND EDITION book on LinkedIn. Of course, my second book on Facebook for professionals was good, and is profitable (which means I am getting royalty money from that, too), and I am toying around with a third book.   That will be it, I keep telling myself.   Well see if I can get over this book writing thing Can you write a book? Im amazed at how many people have a book in them, and they KNOW IT!   Let me recommend two resources for you: My publisher just put out a book called 42 Rules for Driving Success with Books.   If you work at or own a company, even if its just Me, Inc., I strongly encourage you to get this book. Its a collection of stories of how authors have driven success to their companies or careers because of their books. Inspiring and fun (and, Im a featured author :)). I developed a webinar called WRITE YOUR BOOK! This is an introduction to ideas around the book process, what it takes to get your book written, thoughts on publishers, etc.   One person who listened to the live webinar (which I recorded and have available for purchase) has since written and published her first book, which is an AWESOME book for introverts called The Successful Introvert: How to enhance your job search and advance your career.   I was proud as a poppa to see that book come out! Here is a breakdown of the revenue streams Ive shared so far: Revenue Stream 1: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 2: JibberJobber Partnership Program Revenue Stream 3: Books I write Revenue Stream 4: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 5: Professional Speaking Revenue Stream 6: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 7: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 8: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 9: (not announced yet) Revenue Stream 10: (not announced yet) Inspired? I hope so!   Any guesses on my other revenue steams?

Use Personal Branding to Get Ahead at Work - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Use Personal Branding to Get Ahead at Work - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career As the market for jobs becomes increasingly competitive it’s important to build your personal brand to differentiate yourself. As the economy stabilizes and eventually recovers employers are going to be very selective in whom they hire. The best jobs are going to go to those with the right amount of experience and ability to communicate their unique value. Creating your personal brand can help you communicate and promote your unique value to your current or future employers. If done successfully, this can help you stand out from the pack and increase the chances of you getting the promotion or job you want. Put some lift in your career Here are some ways you can use your personal brand to create some lift in your career. 1.) Write a blog: A blog is a great way to show your colleagues and superiors your ideas and communicate your unique value. You can use your blog to write about ways to solve challenges, create more revenue, reduce expenses, or do whatever specific tasks within your job role better. 2.) Virtual resume: All of your accomplishments should have a home on your blog or personal website. Make sure your resume is updated and easy to find. If you’ve given presentations that are taped, post the video to your blog as well. Another neat tip is to post a video resume on your site as well. Through using a virtual resume and video of yourself it will allow others to get a real feel for who you are. 3.) Integrate your social networks: Fill out your profile on Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter. Update your email signature with the links to your blog and social networking profiles. Now as you post to your blog share each post with your social networks. This will definitely get you noticed by colleagues at work and eventually your superiors. If your not using social networks to connect with the people who have entered your life you could be missing out on some really great opportunities. There are so many people getting on Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter. It’s not just for college kids or teenagers anymore there is some real value to be had by using social networks. Start connecting now! Through using these 3 tips you can begin to build some momentum in your career or job search. You can differentiate yourself from the pack and begin to receive some of the opportunities you’ve been looking for. It all begins through creating your personal brand and then promoting it â€" go get started! Have a great weekend! Author: Chad Levitt is the author of the New Sales Economy blog, which focuses on how Sales 2.0 Social Media can help you connect, create more opportunities and increase your business. Chad is also the featured Sales 2.0 blogger at SalesGravy.com, the number one web portal for sales pros, the professional athletes of the business world. Make sure to connect with him on Twitter @chadalevitt.

Guest Post Finding a Job Abroad

Guest Post Finding a Job Abroad Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UcT4lvqVTRVrpEB3jyqeeg',sig:'MXIskOheui-SqlyY_-46_bSWcAjwAnojLikILzyVZVU=',w:'486px',h:'355px',items:'554520779',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Choose a size: This post contributed by  Vanessa Fardi  at  NEUVOO.com.  Neuvoo.com provides job leads in over 60 countries, including the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Leaving your home, friends, and family behind to move to another country, where everything that surrounds you is completely different, is not an easy task. You must get used to different people, different cultures, different food and sometimes a different language. Despite the challenges, some people are still drawn to leaving their country of origin and traveling to settle down for a while on the other side of the planet. In order to get established in a new country, there are some important items you will need to take on: finding a job, a house, room, or an apartment, learning the basics of the native language, and mastering cultural differences are just the beginning. But let’s focus on finding a job for now. Follow these simple recommendations and you will be well on your way to finding a job abroad. Do your research. Before applying for a job abroad, you need to be informed about how they manage resumes in the country you are moving to. Do you need a cover letter? Short or long resume? Do you need to attach your certifications? Or is your resume acceptable as is? In some cases, you will need to translate and notarize your degree and other certificates, so it is very important to do your research. Spread the news. Once you make a decision about the place you are going to be living next, tell every single person you know. This way, you will probably meet people who went through a similar experience or that are natives of the country you chose. Your aunt will always have a friend of a friend who spent their summer in a far away and exotic country, and that person may be helpful to you. Consider all your possibilities. Before quitting your job and booking the first ticket to Timbuktu, find out if the company you are currently working for offers exchange programs or if you might be eligible for transfer to another branch. Other options are searching online for a job abroad, searching your alumni networks and social network connections. Volunteering is also a great way to work abroad; and can be a very rewarding experience. Be smart. Always let the employer know, in your cover letter or during the interview, that you have done your research about the different aspects of living in their country and that you are willing and prepared to start working on a specific date. Furthermore, try to provide proof that you are flexible enough to adapt to a foreign environment. Don’t be scared; relax. You have done your research  and  you have talked to every person you know about working abroad. You have looked for jobs online, you know everything there is to know about your target country, and you have saved enough money to survive at least two months without a job.  You are officially ready. Of course it is a bit scary to live somewhere completely new, but it will probably be the most exciting adventure of your life.  Go for it! Your job search starts here:  Argentina |  Australia | Austria |  Bahrain | Belgium  | Brazil | Canada | Chile | Colombia | Costa Rica | Czech Republic |  Denmark | Ecuador | Egypt | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Hong Kong  |  Hungary | India |  Indonesia  | Ireland | Italy | Japan  | Kazakhstan |  Kuwait   | Luxembourg |  Malaysia | Mexico |  Morocco   | Netherlands  | New Zealand | Nigeria |  Norway | Oman | Panama | Peru | Philippines | Poland | Portugal | Puerto Rico | Qatar | Romania | Russia | Saudi Arabia |  Singapore | South Africa |  South Korea | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland |  Taiwan | Turkey | UK | Ukraine | United Arab Emirates |  Uruguay | USA  | Venezuela |  Vietnam

Employers, this is how you should offer constructive criticism to jobseekers

Employers, this is how you should offer constructive criticism to jobseekers I came across this blog post from DMU Student Gateway blog, on how NOT to contact employers. And its brilliant! Heres an image Ive taken from their blog which shows how one business offered constructive criticism  to someone who had sent them a speculative application. The original tweet can still be found here. I think all employers should use this format to reply to job seekers, some may say its cruel , but it isnt because we need to point out the mistakes and support young people do the right thing, if we want to help them get onto the career ladder. So, well done Mr. Andrew Clarke of Stuff and Nonsense. Heres how this employer gave constructive criticism. To help you making the same mistake as this job seeker, DMU Student Gateway blog have put this together to help you out. The author writes,  In order to help you decide when it’s appropriate to contact an employer, and how to do that, we have gathered some tips from companies that have had considerable experience of receiving speculative applications. Research the person and the agency Use the persons name Make sure your tone is appropriate Show you’ve read up about the agency Explain why you’d be great for a placement Keep your folio small and perfect Be precise, take care over your words Make sure we can find you and your work online Hat tip: DMU Student Gateway   /  Featured Image: Stuff and Nonsense 0

Changing a Resume Cover Letter - How to Make It Work For You

Changing a Resume Cover Letter - How to Make It Work For YouWhen you're trying to change your resume cover letter, it can be tricky. You might be asking yourself how to do this in the first place. I'll give you some of the things that I've found to be effective when changing my resume cover letter.The first thing that you want to make sure is that you write your cover letter with very basic information about yourself. This way, it will be much easier for the potential employer to see who you are. If you have a long resume cover letter and nothing too interesting to talk about, they will read that as something that is unnecessary.But if you write the letter with just the bare minimum, you will cut down on the time it takes for them to read the final details. And if they are looking for something extra, they will not find it with that final information. Then you are free to talk about some of the other aspects of your life. They will want to know more if you've been employed in the pas t, what you are doing now and how long you have been working in the industry.It's also very important to provide the contact information that you are going to use when you make contact with them. This way, you will also be able to quickly take care of any follow up that is needed. This makes it much easier for them to call you and ask you a question that you can answer immediately.Also, provide a phone number so that they can send you an email address. Use it for you to respond. Don't forget to include a name, too.Your personal references should be added at the end of your resume cover letter. This gives the reader an idea of who you can trust and helps to show the potential employer why they should hire you. However, don't go overboard with this because you don't want to cause any unnecessary conflict with the company.And remember, the amount of information provided is only to spark their interest and to create a situation where they may want to hire you; office politics being one of the things that you need to consider when writing this type of letter. Don't overdo it because it will be wasted.Remember, you also want to avoid getting into any problems with the organization. This can be very embarrassing for you, especially if they have sent you out of their area and may want to know why you are not back in a week or two.

Upcoming open international events in 2018 - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Upcoming open international events in 2018 - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Most of our speeches and workshops are for clients and limited to only their people, but I do have some really cool open international speaking gigs coming up in 2018. If you want to know all about creating happier and more successful workplaces, heres your chance. Jan 25 in Vienna, Austria: Workshop on happiness at work Im doing my first ever workshop on happiness at work in Austria together with our partners from Happy People Beter Business. February 16-19 in New York City, USA: Woohoo Academy Were taking our intensive 3-day Academy training to NYC for the second time. Read more and sign up here. March 20 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands: Happy People Better Business Keynote on Leading With Happiness. Read more and sign up here. April 5 in Austin, USA: WorkHuman Conference Ill be doing a speech on The Power of Positive Feedback at Work. Other speakers include Bren?e Brown and Simon Sinek. May 17+18 in Copenhagen, Denmark: International Conference on Happiness at Work This is our 9th annual conference. 10 fascinating speeches, 4 in-depth workshops and 300 engaged participants from all over the world. Learn more and sign up here. June 14-15 in Bordeaux, France: International Days on Happiness at Work This event is arranged by our partners at?Happiness at Work France. See the full program and sign up here. June 26-29 in Copenhagen, Denmark: Woohoo Academy Join the European edition of our intensive 3-day Academy training. Read more and sign up here. November 1st in Prague, Czech Republic: 4th Happiness@Work conference Ill be back for the 4th time to keynote at this awesome event. More details to follow read about the 2017 conference here. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

10 Benefits of Choosing a Career in the HVACR Field - CareerAlley

10 Benefits of Choosing a Career in the HVACR Field - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Although unemployment is a serious problem in America today, with the current unemployment rate hovering around 6 percent, there are a number of career sectors that show no signs of slowing down. According to this report, more than 128,000 new jobs have been created in trade contracting since fall 2012. Many of these jobs are in the sector of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR). The Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted an increase of 21% in the number of HVACR positions available by 2020. In uncertain economic times, a career in heating and cooling technology can be a valuable guarantee of job security. The industry continues to grow and create new positions for qualified technicians. Who Gets Hired in HVAC Every new piece of HVAC technology calls for a large team of people, including installers, technicians, salespeople, fleet managers, HR managers, and service managers. Even during slow economic times, explains Dennis Purvis of Mechanical Services Inc. in Orlando, the HVAC industry is a necessary and diverse part of the national economy. As green technologies and environmental concerns become more popular, those specialized areas are also enjoying additional growth. The sector offers a variety of positions for people at different levels of training. Developing a single HVAC product involves hundreds of people at different levels. Engineering, building, production, marketing, and sales are all crucial parts of the process. Whatever your interests are, there may be a niche for them in this growing industry. Diverse Occupations in the HVAC Industry A strong background in HVAC technology can be a gateway to various jobs learn more at https://www.americantrainco.com/hvac-certification-and-training/. As more wireless components are used in heating and cooling systems, people are becoming experts in electronic temperature control technologies. Service and sales careers demand an extensive knowledge of the products being used. Temperature control is a growing global industry, which offers all sorts of ongoing opportunities to specialists who are smart and ambitious. Dale Crook of Build Right Products, a Kansas company, has summed up the state of the industry in a simple proverb: as long as people are comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, there will be a demand for heating and cooling technology. Long-Term Opportunities for HVAC Careers A candidate may start a career as a dispatcher or technician, then gain additional education as they make progress within the industry. They may end up designing new HVACR products themselves or working on the blueprints of advanced heating and cooling electronics. HVACR has stood the test of time as a powerful recession-proof career, which is highly rewarding for a wide variety of workers. Have you considered training in this field? On-the-job learning is a popular choice for people who want to get to work right away while acquiring valuable job skills. Apprenticeships and educational opportunities are only a phone call away. Top 10 Benefits of Choosing a Career in the HVACR Field When HVACR specialists were surveyed about their jobs, they reported a high level of satisfaction. These are ten of the benefits they mentioned: HVACR is a fast-growing niche that rewards experience and specialized skills. The work is highly challenging, involving cutting-edge new technologies. Your skills can be used to help people live more efficient and comfortable lives. Pay is highly competitive, and career growth is almost unlimited. The industry is stable and driven by vast opportunities. As older technicians retire, there is a strong demand for new trainees to take their places. HVACR is a great opportunity to do hands-on work that makes a difference for customers. Innovations are developing in the HVACR field every year, making it an exciting growth field for people interested in the latest heating and cooling techniques. This is a job that cant be outsourced or sent offshore. It demands local professionals with a high level of expertise, which translates to high job security. Heating and cooling is a largely recession-proof sector! We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by