Tag: Connection

My Very Personal Connection to the ALS Challenge

Rosalie Marcus

You’ve probably seen the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge all over social media and TV. Perhaps you’ve taken it. For me, it had special meaning and a very personal connection. My older brother Martin, a natural athlete, prolific writer, creative thinker, baseball aficionado—and the bravest person I’ve ever known; lost a courageous battle to ALS. So, while I generally shy away from fads, I happily took the challenge and donated money to ALS as well.

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Why…?

Jeff Solomon, MAS

Why… be connected? I’ve often talked about my love of trade shows and the value of business relationships, which are the cornerstone of a successful business. 

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What Makes You Stand Apart from Your Competitors?

Jeff Solomon, MAS

I’m active on LinkedIn and my network continues to grow. I get all kinds of connection requests as many of you do. I ignore the carpet cleaners and auto service businesses that are across the county who want to connect, but I always accept connections with people within our industry.

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Social Media: Are You Actually Connecting With Your Connections?

Lisa Leitch

Last fall, I made a commitment to start using social media to see if it would help grow our business. So we set a goal of increasing our LinkedIn connections from approximately 100 to 500 by December 31.

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