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WWTKD? (What Would Thomas Keller Do—About Your Services Page?)

This is the first in an occasional series about people I love but haven’t necessarily met because they don’t know I exist because they are famous. People who inspire me to care a bit less about marketing. People like Thomas Keller and Amanda Palmer, who make a living doing nobler things, for which they are [...]

How to Get an Awkward-Free Testimonial (Take 2)

NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series on how to get awkward-free testimonials. If you haven’t seen the first part, then the following video will make absolutely no sense. It’s also possible this video won’t make sense anyway. If you like that sensation, do not click here to experience Part [...]

How to Get an Awkward-Free Testimonial (Take 1)

Fact: No one likes to write testimonials.
But most people don’t mind talking.
Fact: Interviewing is both a skill and an art.
But few people know how to really do it well. It’s too easy to freeze up and revert to yes-or-no questions.
The best way to demonstrate how to get a testimonial is to simply show you.
This [...]