Category Archives: Personal Development
Trust Your Radar!
by Liz Daley Earlier this year I was asked to be a part of a “paid” referral cabal at a “wedding farm” in a larger market near my home in Williamsburg, Virginia. In theory, this mutual admiration society seemed innocent and on the “up and up,” but unfortunately my ego and my naiveté got the…
The Power of Thankfulness
by Stacy Zemon Have you noticed that “going the extra mile” is easier when you have an attitude of gratitude? Being thankful is good for our health, and it is good for the clients whom we serve. In addition, random acts of kindness create good will, and THEY sets up the powerful law of reciprocation….
Taking Vacation Time
by Ray Martinez Many of us, whether we are part-time business owners with another job or we run a full-time business, don’t know how or when to take time off of work because we have to keep a roof over our heads and feed our families. I am a recovering workaholic, and I want to…
Reflections on Hurricane Irene
by Stacy Zemon Over the weekend, Hurricane Irene headed up the East Coast through numerous states, causing evacuations and distress to many individuals, communities and businesses. The storm caused severe devastation to the environment, property, animals and people. Many citizens experienced shock, anxiety and trauma before, during and after the event. In one way or…
What Motivates You?
by Ray Martinez At one time or another we’ve all experienced uncertainty in our lives. When things don’t seem to go your way, it is hard to get motivated, and we usually settle for the status quo. Many people want and need success, but in order to achieve it you need three things: Transformation +…
Refresh and Recharge Yourself!
by Stu Chisholm One of the risks of running your own business is that it can become all-consuming. It’s easy to get up in the morning and start to work and not stop until you drop. When you add things like going to DJ trade group meetings, working your online social networks and meeting with…
Get Healthy To Prolong Your Career and Life
by Ray Martinez This past New Year’s Eve, I performed at an event that took place in the community where I live. As the evening wore on, even with thirty-six years of experience under my belt, I could not believe how anxious I was feeling because I really wanted to make this event one of…
Take My Challenge for a Better New Year
by Ray Martinez When my dear friend Stacy Zemon asked me to be a contributing writer for ProMobileDJ.com to help inspire my fellow colleagues, I immediately said “YES!” What an honor it is to have this forum to try to help make positive changes in our industry. As 2010 comes to a close, it’s a…
What Kind of “Smart” Are You?
by Stacy Zemon You may or may not be smarter than a 5th grader depending upon what type of “smart” both you and the youngster are. To understand what I mean, let’s take a look at the different between IQ and EQ. For decades, the United States educational system has placed tremendous emphasis on certain…
