Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Define your perfect day

Having a clearly defined “Perfect Day” is one of the keys to creating the life that you want … yet nearly NO ONE takes the time to do this.
If you’d like to see how it can change you world, then check out: www.ScottDMorrison.com/clarity





Define your perfect day
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Good things come to those who hustle



Good things come to those who hustle
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Entrepreneurship: Working to create the life you want

Work hard now to create the life that you want. There are no shortcuts … just good ole fashion work.
First get clear on what you want.
Then outline the steps you need to take in order to make it a reality.
Finally, don’t stop until you get there.
It’s really that simple!





Entrepreneurship: Working to create the life you want
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Be up and running

Admittedly, I’m not a morning person. I LOVE my sleep. But, when I have a project I’m passionate about, I find myself motivated to get up early and get moving.

How early did you get up today? Was before your competition?


 





Be up and running
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Still Grinding?

It’s well past midnight here in the Eastern timezone of the US. I want to make sure I’m not the only one still going! Who else is still up and cranking on your business? 





Still Grinding?
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Never forget what you have

Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to spend time today focusing on the things you’re grateful for!





Never forget what you have
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I plan on Sunday so I can crush you on Monday

Don’t just show up tomorrow hoping for a great week. Plan for it. Use Sunday wisely. Get some rest, but also spend time planning for the week ahead.





I plan on Sunday so I can crush you on Monday
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Don't wish for it. Work for it.



Don't wish for it. Work for it.
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Ideas are Great. Execution is Greater



Ideas are Great. Execution is Greater
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Never Ever, Ever, Ever Give Up

Did you know the only way to fail is to give up? So why do you? Decide what you want then work until you get it. Yes, it’s really that simple. If you’d like help learning what you want, go to www.ScottDMorrison.com/clarity





Never Ever, Ever, Ever Give Up
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Dress How Your Want To Be ADDRESSED

How you look speaks before you do. People notice your appearance first. So, dress the way you’d like them to address you. 





Dress How Your Want To Be ADDRESSED
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Time Flies and Your the Pilot



Time Flies and Your the Pilot
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Set Your Goals High

Bo Jackson is easily one of my favorite all time athletes. The man was incredible!

His advice here is spot on. In fact, achieving your goals is really this simple. Set your goals high and don’t stop til you get there!





Set Your Goals High
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Be So Good They Can't Ignore You

Be so good they can’t ignore you.

Chances are you know the names of all three men pictured! #DanielCraig #Clooney #Damon Why? Because they are amazing at what they do.





Be So Good They Can't Ignore You
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It takes a leader to chart the course

A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.
Henry A. Kissinger





It takes a leader to chart the course
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Thursday, December 11, 2014

How to get followers on Instagram

How to get followers on InstagramIf you’re reading this page, then I’m going to assume a few things about you.

  1. You’re already on Instagram and want to learn how to get more Instagram followers

  2. You’re not exactly sure how to do this and are looking for any tips and guidance to help you

  3. You’re going to check out my account and see how I’m doing

Let me start by saying this, I am by no means an Instagram Expert. If you’ve checked my account, you’ll see I have a modest amount of followers. However, my account is VERY small compared to many of the Instagram Titans. What I’ll share with you here are tips that have helped me grow to this point, what seems to be working best, and tips I’ve learned from the real experts who grew their accounts much larger!

How to get followers on Instagram


1) Hashtags – I really don’t get the whole hashtag thing and frankly I think they’re kinda stupid. However, they’ve been the biggest factor in gaining followers on Instagram.


These are essentially your keywords …  the words that your target followers will be searching for. When you use a keyword in a post or comment, it will appear in the search for that keyword within Instagram.


Here’s how to use them … Instagram will allow for up to 30 keywords in each post. Once you post something, then add your keywords as a comment, not in the main post. This way you can delete later and then add more keywords. (Still up to 30 total in that post)


I’ll generally post something with my top 10 keywords. Then, a few hours later I’ll add a comment with 5-10 more keywords. A few hours later, I’ll delete the added keywords and then add more. I’ll do this a few times or until Instagram doesn’t allow me to add more to that post.


NOTE: How hashtags work seems to be a moving target. So, don’t be surprised if Instagram changes how keywords work later.


2) Branding / Theme – if you really want to grow your account, then you need a specific brand for it. Just posting pictures of your family and friends or what you’re eating won’t amount to a huge follower base. (unless you’re a Kardashian.)


Instead, be very specific on your branding image. What message do you want to convey? What do you want people to get out of following your account? Why are you using Instagram?


When someone sees your post and is considering following you, they will likely look back at many of your older posts. I know this because I’ll frequently see a few older posts liked by someone, then that person follows me.


So, the overall look of your account is key.


Here are some examples:


My account is all about motivation. I post messages that are motivational for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Coaches, Speakers, Athletes, and anyone else who wants to me more AWESOME !

@Shonda1020 – Fitness for busy Mom’s

@AgentSteven – Edgy motivational messages.

@amazingcars247 – High res picks of cars



3) Mention Similar Accounts – This may sound like you’re helping out the competition, and frankly you are. But, I’ve found that Instagram is a very open and helpful community. Frequently as I check out my Instagram stream, I’ll see a post that inspires me. I’ll then create my own post, using that post as inspiration. When I post it, I’ll say something like “Inspired by @ACCOUNTNAME”


Nearly always, that person will like my post, comment, follow me and occasionally will do the same in return.


I look at it this way …. the more I give, the more i’ll receive.


Also, most of the time when I do this, individuals who follow the other account will see my post and then follow my account.


4) Consistency – You need to post on a regular basis. It’s a marathon to attract a larger following, not a sprint. I’ve found that posting  at least 1-2 times per day seems to work best.


So there you have it, 4 tips on how to get followers on Instagram.


Bonuses: There are ton of Instagram tools. Here are my favorites:


Canva – a free to use desktop app that is incredible! They have a ton of built in template. This is for you Photoshop dummies out there (me!)

Word Swag – iPhone app to create awesome content. I’m sure there are many great Android apps. Sorry, I don’t know what they are.

Latergramme – Super easy to use tool to schedule posts. I try to always have 2 weeks of content scheduled through Latergramme

IconoSquare – Another FREE tool! This will help you monitor your Instagram Stats


If you’d like to schedule a free call with me about growing your Instagram account, feel free to request one here.

Monday, December 8, 2014

My Interview on the Art of Adventure Podcast

Recently I was interviewed by my friend Derek Loudermilk for the Art of Adventure podcast. We talked about a whole range of topics including family/work balance, sponsorships, success, and so much more. Take a listen at the bottom of this post.


Here are a few of the things you’d learn.


  • Which book can turn your life in a totally new and amazing direction

  • How relationship building skills are the key to business building, along with lots of hustle and drive

  • How to be open to feedback

  • How to track your goals

  • How to leverage your existing audience to grow your business

  • What you need to have when you approach a sponsor – demographic and psychographic information

  • One easy way to get a sponsor: start by being an affiliate for your potential future sponsor. Take initiative ahead of time to prove you can get results for them


Or, you can download the episode in iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-adventure-podcast/id925072849

 


 


 


 


 





My Interview on the Art of Adventure Podcast
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