Comments for Lisa Elia PR http://lisaeliapr.com LA PR Pro Lisa Elia & team provide public relations planning, media training, media relations and more Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:59:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by Lisa Elia http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Lisa Elia Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:59:55 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-87 You're so right, Carolyn. Most of the time, people could achieve their goals much more quickly if they would hire the right people or buy the right programs to get things done properly. You’re so right, Carolyn. Most of the time, people could achieve their goals much more quickly if they would hire the right people or buy the right programs to get things done properly.

]]> Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by Carolyn http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Carolyn Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:58:04 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-86 I'm with you, Lisa. I'm all for supporting women (and men) in business... and do that with all sorts of free content on my website as well. A concern I have is that a lot of 'treps forage for nuts & berries by "picking" a lot of brains and surfing for the infinite amount of info on the internet... and it lulls them into thinking they can get everything for free... for eternity. It takes a lot longer to reach their destination this way. Being gracious and firm in how you field those requests is as important to their growth (that they can't get it all for free) as it is to your protecting your precious time. I’m with you, Lisa. I’m all for supporting women (and men) in business… and do that with all sorts of free content on my website as well.

A concern I have is that a lot of ‘treps forage for nuts & berries by “picking” a lot of brains and surfing for the infinite amount of info on the internet… and it lulls them into thinking they can get everything for free… for eternity. It takes a lot longer to reach their destination this way.

Being gracious and firm in how you field those requests is as important to their growth (that they can’t get it all for free) as it is to your protecting your precious time.

]]> Comment on Free News Wires by Lisa Elia http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/02/15/freenewswires/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Lisa Elia Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:55:49 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3979#comment-84 You're welcome, Lynne. I appreciate you too! You’re welcome, Lynne.

I appreciate you too!

]]> Comment on Free News Wires by Lynne Brodie http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/02/15/freenewswires/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Lynne Brodie Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:45:50 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3979#comment-83 Thanks for sharing, Lisa! I really appreciate you. Thanks for sharing, Lisa! I really appreciate you.

]]> Comment on Free News Wires by Lisa Elia http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/02/15/freenewswires/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Lisa Elia Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:56:29 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3979#comment-82 My pleasure, Michelle. I hope you're doing great! My pleasure, Michelle.

I hope you’re doing great!

]]> Comment on Free News Wires by Michelle Church http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/02/15/freenewswires/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Michelle Church Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:47:54 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3979#comment-81 Thanks for sharing this awesome list...Will definitely utilize it! Thanks for sharing this awesome list…Will definitely utilize it!

]]> Comment on Quickstart by Free News Wires | Lisa Elia PR http://lisaeliapr.com/quickstart/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Free News Wires | Lisa Elia PR Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:40:28 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?page_id=1197#comment-80 [...] you’re ready to really dive in, the Publicity QuickStart Program may be a good fit for [...] [...] you’re ready to really dive in, the Publicity QuickStart Program may be a good fit for [...]

]]> Comment on Explode Your Business by Free News Wires | Lisa Elia PR http://lisaeliapr.com/explode-your-business/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Free News Wires | Lisa Elia PR Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:39:16 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?page_id=2043#comment-79 [...] If you need more information on how to write a press release or strategy, check out our free PR guide by clicking here. [...] [...] If you need more information on how to write a press release or strategy, check out our free PR guide by clicking here. [...]

]]> Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by Lisa Elia http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Lisa Elia Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:41:43 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-78 Thanks, Kelly! That's a funny assumption they made--perhaps a bit of a sense of entitlement on the visitor's part? Thanks, Kelly! That’s a funny assumption they made–perhaps a bit of a sense of entitlement on the visitor’s part?

]]> Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by Kelly http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Kelly Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:49:57 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-77 Love this post! You'll notice on my website I named my services page a tongue in cheek "Pick my Brain" because of this VERY reason. I recently had someone tell me that this was confusing to them since they thought the Pick My Brain Section would be freebies. *sigh* GREAT post!! =) Love this post! You’ll notice on my website I named my services page a tongue in cheek “Pick my Brain” because of this VERY reason. I recently had someone tell me that this was confusing to them since they thought the Pick My Brain Section would be freebies. *sigh*

GREAT post!! =)

]]> Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by Lisa Elia http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Lisa Elia Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:12:20 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-76 Thanks for your input. I love the idea of letting people rip, when it's appropriate. Thanks for your input. I love the idea of letting people rip, when it’s appropriate.

]]> Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by alyse hart http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-75 alyse hart Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:43:10 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-75 I enjoyed your straight forward approach and wise words. You are so right about the availability of all our information. Most of us churn out lots of available content and give it away and we do it because at our core we love to help and want to be seen. But come now---a girl has to have some secrets, value and make a living. Here's another idea that has worked for me: I will ask if they need a sounding board ( which means I will be quiet and let them rip for 15 minutes) or do you need more? It keeps it clean. Still, we all slip and it's up to us to remember our worth. Great post. Thanks Tabby and Lisa. I enjoyed your straight forward approach and wise words. You are so right about the availability of all our information. Most of us churn out lots of available content and give it away and we do it because at our core we love to help and want to be seen. But come now—a girl has to have some secrets, value and make a living. Here’s another idea that has worked for me: I will ask if they need a sounding board ( which means I will be quiet and let them rip for 15 minutes) or do you need more? It keeps it clean. Still, we all slip and it’s up to us to remember our worth. Great post. Thanks Tabby and Lisa.

]]> Comment on Explode Your Business by What is AP Style and Why Should You Care? | Lisa Elia PR http://lisaeliapr.com/explode-your-business/comment-page-1/#comment-74 What is AP Style and Why Should You Care? | Lisa Elia PR Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:13:57 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?page_id=2043#comment-74 [...] AP Style is very specific. There are rules on punctuation, grammar, quotes, etc. that are specific to this style. It also changes with the times, so be sure to get a new copy every year or so. AP Style is succinct, journalistic, objective and factual. Keep in mind that press releases are meant to be newsworthy, so write “news”. If you would like to receive my free press release writing tips, click here. [...] [...] AP Style is very specific. There are rules on punctuation, grammar, quotes, etc. that are specific to this style. It also changes with the times, so be sure to get a new copy every year or so. AP Style is succinct, journalistic, objective and factual. Keep in mind that press releases are meant to be newsworthy, so write “news”. If you would like to receive my free press release writing tips, click here. [...]

]]> Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by Lisa Elia http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Lisa Elia Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:36:29 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-73 Valerie, I'm glad that this post reminded you of all the value you provide! It's important to remind yourself of that every day. It's one of the reasons I encourage clients to assign a value to their time. It helps you to make these decisions more easily. Have a great weekend! Valerie,
I’m glad that this post reminded you of all the value you provide!

It’s important to remind yourself of that every day. It’s one of the reasons I encourage clients to assign a value to their time. It helps you to make these decisions more easily.

Have a great weekend!

]]> Comment on How to Handle Requests for Free Consultations by Valerie http://lisaeliapr.com/2012/01/23/handlefreeconsultationrequests/comment-page-1/#comment-72 Valerie Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:45:07 +0000 http://lisaeliapr.com/?p=3901#comment-72 Great advice Lisa! Thanks for reminding me that my wisdom, expertise, and insight are valuable and worth paying for. I get kudos and thank-yous all the time for my free content, and I'm sure it's helping people change their lives. The content in my paid services is huge and I always give more than what people pay for. Free or paid, people get tons of value from me, and I don't need to apologize for not being willing to continuously give it away. I appreciate you! Blessings, Valerie Great advice Lisa! Thanks for reminding me that my wisdom, expertise, and insight are valuable and worth paying for. I get kudos and thank-yous all the time for my free content, and I’m sure it’s helping people change their lives. The content in my paid services is huge and I always give more than what people pay for. Free or paid, people get tons of value from me, and I don’t need to apologize for not being willing to continuously give it away. I appreciate you!
Blessings,
Valerie

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