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If You Love What You Do, It Won't Feel Like Work

If you’ve been following along to my business endeavors recently, you may think that things are moving a mile a minute for me. That’s because they are. Busy is a good thing.

The last 7 months of my life have been something I have strived for my entire professional career. I always wanted to have the independence to do what I thought was right, especially as it relates to my business & my professional choices. Currently, I am essentially working in three full-time roles with Andrew Exler Consulting, Lost Tribe Esports & My New Summer. The decision to take my career in this direction is one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Enjoy this week’s post in #TheGroundFloor to learn how I got here!

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What Does It Take To Start A Personal Brand? Guest Contributor, Ethen Ostroff

#TheGroundFloor is thrilled to welcome guest contributor, Ethen Ostroff, aka “The TikTok Lawyer”, for this week’s edition.

With over 212,000 followers and more than 6 MILLION likes on TikTok, Ethen has built his strong personal brand utilizing social media while continuing his full-time role as an Associate at Ostroff Law.

I am very excited to welcome Ethen to #TheGroundFloor as he shares his story where he discusses what it takes to start a personal brand.

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Be Careful Choosing Who Manages Your Social Media

Have you ever wondered who the people are behind your favorite business or brand account on social media? It is essential to have the perfect person running your account. There is so much that goes in to running a social media account (well), that it’s easy to forget the work it takes to be GREAT!

In partnership with Growth10 (G10), I am happy to present my next collaboration with Co-Founder, Tom Healy, where we discuss why it is ESSENTIAL that you are careful in selecting who is running the social media account(s) for your business. Growth10 is the #1 community for entrepreneurs and as their mission states, Growth10 wants to help entrepreneurs grow faster and have a greater impact on the world. As part of your G10 membership, you will be providing a needs-based scholarship for an entrepreneur to be in the G10 Community. I am a proud member & contributor of the Growth10 community and I invite you to test it out with a 7-day free trial! You won’t regret it!

Enjoy this week’s video blog!

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3 Things Small Businesses Can Do RIGHT NOW To Improve Social Media

Social media doesn’t need to be intimidating. There are a few simple things to focus on to improve your social media RIGHT NOW!

In partnership with Growth10 (G10), I am happy to present my next collaboration with Co-Founder, Tom Healy, discussing 3 things that small businesses can do RIGHT NOW to improve on social media. As their mission states, Growth10 wants to help entrepreneurs grow faster and have a greater impact on the world. Enjoy this week's blog which includes a video conversation with Tom, as well as a link for a FREE 7-day trial with Growth10!

As part of your G10 membership, you will be providing a needs-based scholarship for an entrepreneur to be in the G10 Community. I am a proud member & contributor of the Growth10 community and look forward to providing more excellent content for Tom and the G10 family!

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5 Mistakes Small Businesses Make on Social Media

In partnership with Growth10 (G10), I am happy to present my next collaboration with Co-Founder, Tom Healy, discussing 5 mistakes that small businesses make on social media. You may recall our last piece, “Why Your Business Should Be On Social Media”. Growth10 is the #1 community for entrepreneurs and as their mission states, Growth10 wants to help entrepreneurs grow faster and have a greater impact on the world. Enjoy this week's blog which includes a video conversation with Tom, as well as a link for a FREE 7-day trial with Growth10!

As part of your G10 membership, you will be providing a needs-based scholarship for an entrepreneur to be in the G10 Community. I am a proud member & contributor of the Growth10 community and look forward to providing more excellent content for Tom and the G10 family!

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Andrew Exler Consulting + Growth10: Why Your Business Should Be On Social Media

In a brand new partnership with Growth10 (G10), I was thrilled to spend a quick 10-minutes with Co-Founder, Tom Healy, discussing why businesses need to be on social media. Growth10 is the #1 community for entrepreneurs and as their mission states, Growth10 wants to help entrepreneurs grow faster and have a greater impact on the world. It’s 2020 and social media is an essential place to be for any business, regardless of size. Enjoy this week's blog which includes a video conversation with Tom, as well as a link for a FREE 7-day trial with Growth10!

As part of your G10 membership, you will be providing a needs-based scholarship for an entrepreneur to be in the G10 Community. I am a proud member & contributor of the Growth10 community and look forward to providing more excellent content for Tom and the G10 family!

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What Day Is It?

It appears that social distancing is going to continue through at least the month of April & it is important to continue to take care of yourself. Some days fly by while others drag on. Days are molding together and sometimes weeks are flying by. Right now, your best bet is to physically & mentally prepare for another month of isolation.

The ENTIRE world had to adjust their normal routines. WHEN this all passes (not “if”), we are going to find ourselves living in a world that may seem totally different. What has helped you get through this thus far?

Enjoy this week’s post in #TheGroundFloor for some additional tips & insight to help keep you moving forward!

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What is a "Work-Life Balance"?

Work-Life Balance. You hear it all of the time. A phrase used so often in today’s working world, but what does it mean? Does everyone have a work-life balance? How do you obtain the PERFECT work-life balance? These are some of the most common questions asked when determining what makes this balance possible, if at all.

In this week’s blog post of #TheGroundFloor, I explore how to obtain a work-life balance that works for YOU, including my top 5 tips to get yourself there!

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Ghosting

“Ghosting”, is a term generally used to describe a relationship of some sort that ends without warning without any communication. Sadly, this happens way too often in the professional world. Ghosting can take an emotional and mental toll on someone who may need your assistance more than most people. You never know.

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