Brand Observations: Turning Negative into Positive with Social Media

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Earlier this week, I was home staying busy with chores and trying to keep up on conversations on Twitter and this blog.  I had the TV on, but it was really just background noise and to keep up to date on some NCAA basketball games.
While in college I interned for

Strategic Review of Generosity

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This morning, I was listening to WNCI’s Morning Zoo with Dave and Jimmy when a listener called in looking for some advice.
SCENARIO:  Husband calls into WNCI asking for help in settling a dispute between his wife and him.  The married couple’s dog needs $800 worth of medical procedures to save

Featured on Dan Schawbel’s Personal Branding Blog

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Since starting to document my journey as an emerging young professional here on my blog, I’ve been presented with wonderful opportunities to build my reach and credibility.  The best opportunity that has been presented is an opportunity to be featured on Dan Shawbel’s Personal Branding Blog.
I was just about 2

Surround Yourself With Exceptional People

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I once had an opportunity to hear Gary Kunath speak to a small group of students in my business fraternityat Miami University.  Gary was awarded Business Person of the Year inthe USA (by President Bush), is part owner of several professionalbaseball teams along with Jimmy Buffet, Bill Murray, Jimmy Fallon

What’s it like working with me? Here’s what people have to say!

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Brad Bates, Director of Athletics | Miami University

“Tyler Durbin is extraordinary – from the first time I met with him he was focused, direct, organized and had a plan. He is extremely intelligent, hard working, dedicated, loyal and a terrific communicator. I highly recommend Tyler as an exceptional

A Peek Over The Cubicle Wall

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The “Peek Over the Cubicle Wall” series is a weekly “peek” into the candid life of a young professional.  The purpose is to exhibit the day-to-day challenges and triumphs that accompany starting a career.

8:00 – 9:00:  Presentation Building
9:00 – 11:00:  Cold Call Blitz
11:00 – 12:00:  Designing Spec Ads
12:00 – 1:00: 

Solve Your Problems…NOW!

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In the last “Peek Over the Cubicle Wall” you noticed that I was not seeing success in setting appointments while cold calling.  I was making enough calls, just no results.  I needed a solution; so I took the next few days to think of how I could improve my performance. 

A Peek Over the Cubicle Wall

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The “Peek Over the Cubicle Wall” series is a weekly “peek” into the candid life of a young professional.  The purpose is to exhibit the day-to-day challenges and triumphs that accompany starting a career.

7:00 – 8:00:  Social Networking
8:00- 9:00:  Organizing Cold Call List
9:00 – 12:00:  Cold Calling, Finalizing December Ads
12:00

Weekend Tip: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!

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One of the best characteristics of Generation-Y is their realization of the importance of balance between work and life.  This weekend is your chance to celebrate a unique holiday with friends and family and NOT BE YOURSELF.  It’s Halloween, you can be whatever you want!

Last Halloween I dressed up in

One Step to Make the World a Better Place Today!

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Gen-Y sometimes gets a bad rap for acting like the entitled generation.  Unfortunately, this is the case for some Gen-Y’ers.  BUT, the leader who will emerge from this generation understand the importance of providing opportunities for others and giving back for the greater good.
The greatest aspect of my life are