Uncertainty and Its Impact on Creative Success

On June 9, 2012, in Book Reviews, Inspiration, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

I was sent a copy of Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance by Jonathan Fields a while back from his PR agency and finally got around to reading it. Having just attended T. Harv Eker’s Millionaire Mind Intensive Workshop in Dallas I was curious to read more about conquering the power of your thoughts [...]

 

Thoughts on Startup Weekend Dallas and Bookedd Wins

On November 27, 2011, in Inspiration, Startup, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

The weekend before Thanksgiving I participated in my first Startup Weekend here in Dallas and wanted to share a few thoughts about the experience. It was the 5th event to date in Dallas and I’m kicking myself for not making the commitment to get engaged earlier. I was impressed with how many solid ideas folks pitched [...]

 

Fortune Magazine Profile – Reinventing Your Career

On June 20, 2011, in Inspiration, Personal Branding, Social Media Club Dallas, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

The last few weeks have been purely humbling. Last week I was thrilled to participate in an interview on NBC here in DFW. This week, the July 4th edition of Fortune magazine features an interview providing a brief glimpse into my transition from IT sales and marketing to social media and online marketing. I’ve been [...]

 

Movember and My First Moustache

On October 31, 2010, in Inspiration, Movember, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

Did you know that more than 32,000 men will die as a direct result of prostate cancer in 2010? Would you also believe I have never grown a moustache? As a result of these two facts and that my grandfather-in-law survived prostate cancer, I am choosing to participate in Movember for the first time.  Although [...]

 

Thank You For Laying Me Off – How Social Media Changed My Life

On March 31, 2010, in Goal Setting, Inspiration, Personal Branding, Social Media Marketing, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

It was February 9th, 2009. I arrived to work early that Monday morning to plan my week and get a jump on what was already a challenging sales quarter. Then around 8:15am an email came across my inbox from the CEO announcing an 8% layoff. Surely, the folks who were going to be let go [...]

 

Good Social Media Behavior is Rooted In the Bible

On November 23, 2009, in Inspiration, Personal Branding, Social Media Marketing, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

It’s amazing how many blog post ideas originate out of a great sermon at church, a conference, or a personal development book. As I was sitting in church this past Sunday at Grace Community Church, I couldn’t help but see the parallels in Pastor George’s sermon to social media. The background for the topic was [...]

 

Social Media Transparency Makes the World a Better Place!

On September 17, 2009, in Inspiration, Personal Branding, Social Media Marketing, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

As I was prepping to interview someone a while back it dawned on me how powerful social media is as a research tool. With more and more people and companies connecting to social media everyday, it’s creating a whole new level of transparency.

Frugality is the new Black – 10 Tips To Become More Frugal

On August 17, 2009, in Inspiration, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

In this new economy, most everyone is starting to rethink their lifestyle, budget, and overall goals. For some people, it’s been a complete reset. New industy, new position, and new home. With the entire family affected by how money is spent, I started thinking about ways we and many others have changed how they spend.

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The Art of Client Service, by Robert Solomon – Book Review

On July 20, 2009, in advertising, Book Reviews, Customer Experience, Inspiration, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

This past weekend I had a chance to read Robert Solomon’s “The Art of Client Service, 58 Things Every Advertising & Marketing Professional Should Know”. As a sales and marketing professional, I am always looking for good books to help educate, inspire, and motivate. Furthermore, with a direct marketing background and experience managing and interacting with [...]

Winning in Life Now – How to Break Through to a Happier You!

On June 29, 2009, in Inspiration, by Mike D. Merrill (@mikedmerrill)

  It’s not every day your close personal friend launches her book on Amazon. Michelle Prince is celebrating the official launch of “Winning in Life Now – How to Break Through to a Happier You”. Do you have a feeling that your life could be happier and more prosperous but your current circumstances are holding you [...]