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#NationalHonestyDay – How do I boost my Immune System?

Today is #NationalHonestyDay and recognizing that the world is going through a lot of questions during #Covid19, there is one thing we all agree on… boosting our immune system will help us during this pandemic. One of the top Google searches these days is “How do I boost my immune… Read more

Grammar Gotchas and #NationalGrammarDay

Today is #NationalGrammarDay and we must talk about those gruesome little Grammar Gotchas that are lurking around every corner just waiting to trip us up and leave us out for the Grammar Police to pounce on. As an author and speaker, I believe that language is something to be valued… Read more

It’s time to #RaiseTheBar

Dear Nancy, Last night was the State of the Union Address and it was obvious by the look on your face, you were struggling with what the President was saying but we need to work on your communication. It’s time to #RaiseTheBar. I know it must be challenging to be… Read more

Give Me My Wings – #WrightBrothersDay

Yesterday was #WrightBrothersDay and although I am a day late in celebrating it, I thought this message was significant enough to share it with you anyway. Let me take you on a quick musical journey to one of my very favorite songs, that just so happens to be about Orville &… Read more

Trump Impeachment #ImpeachAndConvict

It is often said that religion and politics are two of the most polarizing topics that people can discuss. In America, we are experiencing some of the most intense political controversies in the 20th century. Topics like the Trump Impeachment and trending hashtags like #ImpeachAndConvict are dividing the nation while… Read more

Klaus – #GivingTuesday – It is Better to GIVE Than Receive

Today is #GivingTuesday and as a child, I remember hearing the phrase “It is better to give than receive”, but I didn’t really understand it. I was still in the receiving mode if you know what I mean! But now, as an adult, I truly understand the depth and meaning… Read more

#NationalJukeboxDay – Be A Jukebox Hero

It’s #NationalJukeboxDay and in my head, I am totally rockin’ out. From blossoming love, to break up songs, music tugs at our hearts and our memories. For me, every time I hear the word Jukebox I find myself back on Christmas morning in 1981. I realize I am about to… Read more

#WorldHelloDay – Hello Australia, Hello World!

Hello!!! Today is #WorldHelloDay and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to say Hello to 10 people across the world today. In case you didn’t know, this is the 47th annual World Hello Day and it was started in 1973 in response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel. The… Read more

#LoveYourRedHairDay – Ron Weasley Style

Today is #LoveYourRedHairDay so it seems that we should talk about some famous Redheads and although the most notable to me is Lucille Ball, I want to talk about a younger red-headed icon… Ron Weasley. If you are a Harry Potter fan, you know Ron, but if somehow you missed… Read more

#NationalCheeseburgerDay and McDonald’s Marketing Fail

Today is #NationalCheeseburgerDay and I had a wonderful post prepared for all of you but as a marketer, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to engage in a little Newsjacking since the hashtag was trending. (You can get a free copy of our National Hashtag Calendar here.) Unfortunately I had… Read more

Parenting Gifted Children – Understanding Young Sheldon

In 2007, the American television sitcom The Big Bang Theory came out and it became one of the highest-rated TV shows on air. It was such a hit that in 2017, its spin-off Young Sheldon was released, this time focusing on the journey of the nine-year old Gifted Child, Sheldon… Read more

#WorldEmojiDay… There’s a Bitmoji For That

Today marks the sixth celebration of #WorldEmojiDay. What started as a marketing gimmick by a Japanese company has now become a pop culture phenomenon that fuels communication through social channels. Emoji’s are incredibly popular and are said to be used by 92% of the population, but my favorite way to… Read more

#NationalPinaColadaDay – Is it time to Escape?

Today is #NationalPinaColadaDay and although I am more of a mocktail kind of girl, I remember when The Pina Colada Song (aka Escape) by Rupert Holmes came out, and to this day whenever I hear the words Pina Colada, I think of that song. As a matter of fact, I… Read more

#IndependenceDay, Let Freedom Ring

I am a patriot. I love the United States and although I have never served in the military personally, I am proud to say my Daddy, my Father-in-Law and my husband are all veterans who were honored to serve their country. Being a patriot means I will vigorously support and… Read more

Beauty School Dropout #NationalBeauticiansDay

In 1978 the movie musical Grease came out and it was the hottest movie around. It is the only movie I have ever seen more than 3 times (I think I saw it at least 10 times while it was still in the theater – and yes, I still know… Read more

What BATMAN, Entrepreneurs, and Autism Have in Common #QuirkyIsCool

“I AM BATMAN…” Have you ever uttered those words or heard someone else who has? When I was a kid, it was cool to be a superhero. But as I got older, there was a transition where that was considered childish and no longer accepted by peers. Kids that wanted… Read more

Cancer SUCKS! #RandomActsOfLightDay

Today is Random Acts of Light Day. Although it sounds like an average day to do something kind for someone else, today is special. #RandomActsOfLightDay is a day devoted to doing acts of service for those you know that have been afflicted by the “C” Word… Cancer. Most people don’t… Read more

I am NOT an Author: An Ode to Dennis Yu

Rarely, and I do mean RARELY, does something inspire me so much that I must drop everything I am doing, (including my daily schedule-which most of you know is my lifeline,) to put together a blog post. But that is precisely what happened to me today. I was scrolling through my Facebook… Read more

Book Review – Heads in Beds by Jacob Tomsky

WARNING: This book is full of colorful language including a multitude of F-Bombs Although I have a hard time endorsing a book that I can’t listen to around my children, I stuck it out because it was recommended to me. I have to admit that I found it entertaining and… Read more

It’s My Birthday and I’ll Cry if I Want to…

Yes, it’s true. Today is my birthday. (I’m 22 if you are wondering Ha Ha!). Why would I want to cry? Birthdays are supposed to be fun, joyous occasions that are celebrated and leave the birthday boy or girl, reveling in the “birthday bliss”. My reality as of late, has… Read more

The Entrepreneurial Theme Park

In every entrepreneur’s career, there are times that things are as exciting and exhilarating as your favorite thrill ride. Then there are times when it is as boring and frustrating as waiting in a three hour line to find out the ride is shut down just as you are about… Read more

Tired to Inspired – What’s a #BHAG and What Do I Do With It?

My last blog post, I shared the 12 Simple Steps for Setting & Achieving Goals but I heard back from people saying they don’t set goals because they don’t want to set themselves up for “Failure”. If you know me, you know that Fail is a 4 letter “F” word… Read more

12 Simple Steps to SETTING & ACHIEVING your Goals

Ever wonder how to Set & Achieve your goals? Have you ever said to yourself, “Will my Dreams EVER come true?” If you are following my daily livestreams, you know that this is year of the TRIFECTA of Goal SETTING but how many people are actually ACHIEVING those goals? I… Read more

Periscope Super Hearts Scandal

This is the scoop on the Periscope Super Hearts Scandal – What you NEED to know! Included below is a Live dual stream I did on both Facebook Live & Periscope sharing the new Super Hearts program in detail. Now if you want a good laugh you should DEFINITELY watch the… Read more

Are you ready to #RockThatList – 30 Day List Building Challenge – Nathalie Lussier

Are you READY to build your list? I always find one of the best times to do something new or to make a change is on the 1st… The first of the year, the first of the month, the first day of the week, etc. So guess what? If you… Read more

Southwest Airlines Customer Service – Kudos or Caution?

Customer Service is a tricky little vixen. She can MAKE or BREAK your business and I have a story to tell about Southwest Airlines… Have you ever noticed when you are traveling through busy airports, etc. that the people you come in contact with tend to be grouchy, frustrated and… Read more

Dear John… “Bye” #EvictTheBully

Dear “John” : A Letter to Evict the Toxic People in Your Life… Ever wonder how to get rid of the toxic people in your life? Ever wonder why they are toxic in the first place or how to #EvictTheBully ? Here is my #1 Strategy for healing your heart and moving… Read more

❤️PLANNED NEGLECT❤️ Knowing When it is OK to Say NO WAY! #RockThatDream www.vickifitch.com/courses

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When Your Knight in Shining Armor Shows Up in a Tinfoil Suit

Have you ever had one of those days, weeks, months or even years when you feel like you are constantly conquering new dragons? They come out of the woodwork to distract you, disturb you and derail your efforts. If it isn’t enough that they are all around you, others are… Read more

The GROWTH of your BUSINESS is Based on a FIRM FOUNDATION Let’s talk Strategy #RockThatDream www.vickifitch.com

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How I Earned $50K in 5 Months with Live Streaming

This interview with Doug Gfeller covers exactly how I earned $50K in 5 Months with Live Streaming by continuing to challenge innovation in the live streaming world. We talk about my original podcasts He Said, Red Said “A little bit of business and a whole lotta fun” and Vicki Fitch Live: A Fresh Perspective which are the FIRST FULLY PRODUCED podcast/interview shows on FACEBOOK LIVE – and much, much more.

SALES is SIMPLY SOLVING A PROBLEM inspired by Jim Keenan SALES SUCCESS www.vickifitch.com/courses

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Feeling DISCONNECTED from your CUSTOMERS? Time )to RE-ENERGIZE your LISTLESS LIST www.vickifitch.com

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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING should be on every Entrepreneurs Mind. ORGANIC vs PAID REACH. What’s the Difference and What Should I Do? www.vickifitch.com

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STRUGGLING with SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS? TIPS & TRICKS to get you on TRACK www.vickifitch.com

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Pull Yourself out of the Pity Pit!

Connect on Facebook Share Powered by the Simple Social Press **WARNING** This Might TICK YOU OFF! When Your FAMILY Diesn’t LISTEN & Your FRIENDS Don’t Want to HEAR. 5 Ways To PULL You Out of the PITY PIT (The broadcast gets cut off. For the full version you can go… Read more

To STREAM or Not to STREAM… Can LIVE STREAMING Really Help MY Business? #MysterySolved #RockThatDream Www.vickifitch.com

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If you CAN’T SELL – You’re SCREWED insp by Jim Keenan @Keenan

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If your LEADERSHIP is LAGGING you might be MISSING this KEY COMPONENT… #RockThatDream

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When it RAINS it POURS: Handling Lifes GARBAGE with GRACE #RockThatDream

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Some DO Some DON’T Some WILL Some WON’T What do I do NEXT?

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FAILING to PLAN is PLANNING to FAIL TOP 5 TIPS to Set you up for SUCCESS #RockThatDream

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SELF CONTROL & the DELAYED GRATIFICATION DILEMMA

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How do I get VERIFIED on TWITTER and Why Do I Care?

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Are you GROUNDED in GRATITUDE or GROUCHINESS? #CharacterCounts

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Don’t CONFUSE my KINDNESS for WEAKNESS – UNCOVER your CHARACTER to #RockThatDream

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Headed for a BEEAKDOWN or BREAKTHROUGH? Knowing when to PULL Back or PERSEVERE #rockthatdream 0

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Stressed Out, Overwhelmed or Anxious?

A chaotic schedule can lead to Stress, Anxiety & even Depression. A simple solution to your overwhelm is CLONING YOURSELF but since that isn’t readily available how does a Step by Step Organization & Execution System to alleviate your Time Management issues by getting MORE done in less time sound? Well… Read more

What is Periscope & Why Should I Live Stream

What is Periscope and will it work for me? In late April 2015, Twitter scooped up a little company called Periscope and changed the world and Live Streaming efforts everywhere. So what is Periscope and why should you hop on board? I’ve got an answer for you… Periscope is a… Read more

Social Media Growth

Is Bigger really Better? Instinctively some would say “YES!” but without context you might be making a huge mistake. For instance if I was talking about problems… Is a BIGGER problem really BETTER? I think not. So let’s talk Social Media numbers, DOES SIZE MATTER? On the YES side, bigger… Read more

Email List Building

Happy New Year! January 1st is the favored day for many entrepreneurs to make New Year’s Resolutions on how they will make this New Year, their best ever. I am a big proponent of looking at the future and creating a plan with actionable, measurable steps toward achieving those goals. … Read more

Phone Fear? Demystifying the Line Between Service & Stalker

Are you afraid of the phone? Are you afraid that you have become a Stalker to your prospects instead of a Service provider? One of the biggest deterrents to someone joining the direct sales industry is the fear of having to make phone calls. It has many names like… Read more

The $50,000 Phone Call

If I told you that your next call would be the $50,000 phone call would you make that call? Of course you would! If the outcome is already determined it is easy to take the next action steps to getting what you want and need. When it takes work and… Read more

Do You Need a Social Media Mentor?

In the dawning of this digital day, do you need a Social Media Mentor to keep you on track? Do you know when to Tweet, Pin, Follow, Like, Post, Unfollow, Poke (please don’t!), Vine or Yelp!? Do you know the difference between a page and a profile or a post… Read more

Are you afraid of the “F” Word?

I have been told and have come to realize that I am a bit of an anomaly. I purchased my first home at the age of 19 and started my first company at the age of 20. (Well actually I started my entrepreneurial activity at the age of 12 but… Read more

Leaving Money on the Table?

Don’t Stop Selling until your CUSTOMER is Done Buying Are you leaving money on the table? In sales there is nothing worse than finding out you left the proverbial “Money on the Table” for your competitor to swing by and pick up after you are gone. Your first line of… Read more

Living the Life of Your Dreams?

Are you Living The Dream? When you were in high school, did you ever have a guidance counselor tell you that you should “Live your dreams!”? Probably not, but “Why?” is the question we should be asking ourselves. People tend to live what they learn and most people are not taught… Read more