Christian Russell's (christianrussell) Blog

(If you're viewing this post in a feed that doesn't support video, please click here to view the video) Much appreciation to Key Splash Creative for sharing this video recently. I had to share it, because I think it speaks powerfully to how ridiculous we can become when it comes to distracting o...

  Many professionals and business owners I talk with have a valid concern about getting started in social media marketing. They feel they don’t have time for it. I understand this. Time is valuable. I was talking with a girl just a minute ago, and I want to share my reply to her with you. She is ...

These are my blogging tips for the day...quitting too soon is one of the most common tragedies in business today. Whatever stage you're at, there are frustrations. Here's a secret: when you get to the next level, there will be MORE frustrations, not fewer frustrations. Your frustrations will be ...

  It’s the simple stuff that works. Don’t you agree? If you’re a regular reader here, you know that I’m not a tech-oriented guy. The fact that I’ve built successful, profitable websites should serve as PROOF to anyone who needs it…that you simply DO NOT have to be a SEO guru or a highly talented ...

If you happen to be reading this in a feed that doesn't support video, click here to see the video! I really do appreciate this plugin and recommend popping it into your blog at your earliest convenience. I get great traffic every day as a result of using it. It's automatic, and it's free. Let m...

As I’ve said before on Next Level Blogger, investing in your business is key. One of the biggest returns I get is when I take the time to hit the road for a minute and physically go meet people. Internet business is people business. Period. No substitute. You have to rock, and the best way to ro...

Quick thought for the day: You don’t have to be the best in order to succeed…don’t let misgivings get to you. Look at all the big companies out there selling crappy junk products to the masses. This is proof you don’t have to be awesome to succeed in business. I’m not saying to sell crap! I’m ju...

Here's a rant. First video ever. If you're reading this in a feed that doesn't support video, click here to view... What do you think? Have you spent any time looking for the "right" business, or the "best" technique to grow your business, instead of just putting yourself out there? Are you afrai...

It’s been said that kids are the best salespeople. They know persistence. They know the power of repeatedly asking for what they want. These are important qualities…not just in sales but in life. But kids are not great sales people. In fact, kids have a lot to learn. No figure. Why Kids are Bad ...

Social media is a rockin way to promote your business. It’s personal It’s engaging It’s scalable It’s effective It’s profitable I could go on and on…but you get the idea. But so many business owners are not rocking a social media strategy yet. It’s still not mainstream. When will it be mainstrea...