Posts Tagged ‘thailand’

How I doubled my philanthropy this year

Monday, July 9th, 2012

If you’ve been reading this blog once in a while, you’re probably aware of my audacious New Year’s Resolution.

This year I promised to double my exercise, double my philanthropy, double my time off and double my income.  [Tweet this article and add your endorsement.]

I also promised to update you every three months or so on my progress. 

Doubling my exercise was easy.  I only put in about 20 to 30 minutes three times a week in 2011.  So, as I reported in my first quarter blog post, getting twice as much exercise was as simple as exercising every day.  Mission accomplished, although I returned from Thailand in May with a bruised heal.  I had a slight motorcycle accident if there is such a thing.

 

Doubling my giving through Rotary

Michael Angelo Caruso Troy Rotary president blogPhilanthropy for me is a combination of donating money and time.  I began my year as President of the Rotary Club of Troy, Michigan starting July 1 and have more than doubled my philanthropy as I got ready for the position. 

Of course, I donate money to the club, but even better, I’ve been spending time securing donations from donors and benefactors using a concept called OPM — Other People’s Money.  (more…)

Automated marketing will set you free

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Michael Angelo Caruso ipad head shot Bill Cowger Acacia Photography Detroit MichiganAs this blog post goes live, I’m not quite home from Thailand and back to work.  

I should be back to work–it’s Monday, but my speaking/consulting/publishing business is on auto-pilot as I traveled in Asia.  

 

During my trip, I used marketing automation to:

1)  Share links  to  helpful articles on marketing via Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.

2)  Generate two keynote requests from people who saw my posts. 

3)  Process several orders for my my info products–the money was directly deposited  into my bank account while I was sipping Singha beer poolside in Bangkok.

4)  I’ve “automatically” sent you this message to promote today’s webinar on how you can automate your business (details below).

 

All of the above are automated processes that were put in place before I left the United States.  Best of all, I can tweak the processes a bit and repeat the entire sequence whenever I like.

You can use similar strategy to take an extra vacation this year!

 
 
What biz wouldn’t benefit from automated marketing?
 

Marketing automation has become all the rage lately as businesses try to find the best ways to take advantage of drip campaigns, e-commerce, and auto-responders.  

Think about it.  How can a prospect or client ever forget about you, if they are regularly being reminded about the benefits of working with you?
 
Plus, referrals, almost always the result of good timing, are much more likely to happen for you when customers and partners are always buzzing about you.  

It doesn’t matter if you work for a small business or a Rotary Club.  Automated marketing is your ticket to a more vital organization and a brighter future.  

 
    
You can do this!
 
Today, May 14 at 2PM ET, I’m speaking  on a free webinar with a few of my marketing buddies.  
 
We’ll tell you everything you need to know about automating your marketing and growing your great business.  
Michael Angelo Caruso ipad head shot Bill Cowger Acacia Photography Detroit Michigan
 
We’re all using a nifty piece of software called Infusionsoft. 
As a satisfied customer and affiliate, I can’t say enough about how this great automation system has improved my business and my life.  
 
There is no obligation and no hard sell, I promise.  Just tons of great info on how you can automate your biz and get more time off.  
 
I look forward to talking with you or someone from your team at 11 PM PT, 1PM CT or 2 PM ET time today.
 
Again, to get more info and to register for the free webinar, click on this link:
 
Your work life will never be the same again. 
 
Guess I should get back to work now.