Sharon Haver - FocusOnStyle.com business style posts

How to Become An Influencer: Website vs Personal Brand [Quick Tips Video]

Watch today's video for my Quick Tips on building your personal brand by becoming an influencer. Internet trends change over time and it's critical to stay on top so you are not left behind in the super fast-paced online world. These days, it's CRITICAL to develop your personal brand to be seen as an Influence in your niche. Let me take you back a bit so you can go forward... I started my website, FocusOnStyle.com, back in 1999. The trends for online business and entrepreneurs were a lot different back then. The concept of personal branding was just in its infancy. Back in 1999, when I first I started my website, FocusOnStyle.com, the trends for online business and entrepreneurs were a

Watch today's video for my behind-the-scenes vlogging tips on how I make quick videos on my computer for Youtube and social media-- and why I like recorded videos over livestream. Lately, one of my top frequently asked questions is how I make the Quick Tips videos that I use as content here on FocusOnStyle for video blogging, youtube, and social media videos rather than solely written blog content. I've been asked if I record my one-take videos in clumps, one at a time, on the go, or just when inspiration strikes. The answer is all of the above. That being said, the best way to get your message across is to schedule some time to chunk them out by recording small batches of videos

Yes, it's that time again. The bi-annual website design update. But this round, it's not only the look and feel of FocusOnStyle.com that's gotten a facelift, it's positioning the type of content that I've been serving you in a more specific framework. Style may be my beat but business is what I do 989% of my day. It's how I help you and your biz get out there, especially when you want to attract high-level clients. I’m fresh from a fantastic staycation in my favorite city in the whole world, New York. (Keep reading for a special TREAT for you at the end). My husband and I spent the long holiday weekend in the city being a tourist in our

A style expert and web entrepreneur dedicated to helping other boss ladies get their business out there so they can own their Star Power. PROFESSIONAL BIO - IN THE NEWS - MY BUSINESS - MY STYLE - WORK WITH ME Welcome to our place on the Internet! Can't wait to know you better. I’m a native New Yorker. Of the New York Minute, Big Apple kind. Actually raised in Brooklyn before it was cool, and now live my dream in a downtown Manhattan loft with my husband, teenage son, and toy poodle. We have a vacation place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where we marvel at the "backyard" moose peering in our windows, along with the constant amazement of the Teton

How many takes does it take to get a social media video right? Vlogging is a great way to connect with your audience. But how to record videos for youtube and how many takes does it take to get a social media video right? You may haver noticed that I've been creating more video blogging, youtube, and social media videos rather than just written blog content. Vlogging is a fun way to connect as a “real person” to your audience. But how to do look natural on camera? Go for real, not perfect when it comes to social media videos. Aim for one take when it comes to social media so you look natural and not like you are reading

Business Building Style Tips for entrepreneurs! Listen to my Savvy Business Radio interview with Christina Nitschmann talking about the importance of your visual message as an entrepreneur. Episode Original Broadcasts - May 4, 2017: Live and syndicated on: Savvy Business Radio iHeart Radio Tampa, FL: 102.1 FM and 1630 AM Las Vegas, NV: 1520 AM and 107.1 FM Lancaster, PA: 102.1 FM & 1640 AM Macon, GA: 98.3 FM & 810 AM Boulder, CO: 100.7 FM Milwaukee WI: 104.1 Pittsburgh, PA 107.3 Long Beach, CA. 101.5 FM BlogTalkRadio iTunes Stitcher Spreaker Tunein Soundcloud AMFM247 VIDEO LIBRARY \\ MORE PRESS

How to avoid information overload, conquer overwhelm, and process what you learned... Don't let information overload ruin your learning experience! I recently attended a business development mastermind training retreat where I had first-hand exposure to the feeling of overwhelm that can arise during "intense learning situations". In this Quick Tip video, you will learn how I process a lot of information after an intense learning experience. So, if you find yourself in a situation like this, the best way to let all that good information sink in, process what you learned, and avoid overwhelm is to take a step back, free your mind, and just relax. Get outdoors and do what you love. It may seem counter-intuitive, but you'll find that

Video tips to be real, relevant, and stay on brand... In this video, you will learn if being too much of your authentic self is holding you back on video? So much of our lives is captured on camera these days. As a small business owner, entrepreneur or free-lancer, we tend to broadcast ourselves on a daily basis between Facebook Live, Skype, Youtube, Instagram, etc. Lately, I’ve been getting asked so much about how “authenticity” comes into the picture as we project ourselves online as the face of our business. The answer depends on a few factors. You have to consider the tone of the video. Is it slice of life or business oriented? If it’s slice of life, it’s okay to

Success + style expert videos for women entrepreneurs helping you and your business get out there! Welcome to my video page library with the best of my Youtube how-to videos to help you elevate your life, business and style! Since I've had an online business since 1999, I love to help women entrepreneurs with success strategist tips that take my style expert advice to the next level beyond their fashion but to step into their brand star power with these how to videos. Don't forget to subscribe in YouTube so you'll know when new videos are released. The Videos Focus on Style Quick Tips #FoSQuickTips - Unedited, on-the-go, slice of life shortcuts to elevate your life, business & style each

Email Marketing Style Advice: How To Write An Email That Sounds Like A Conversation We get so many emails every day but the ones we read the most sound like a conversation from a friend and not a sales pitch. So, how do we know how to write better email copy? How to sound conversational, like you are talking to one person rather than an e-blast to many? The best email marketing advice I can give is to set your intention that you are writing to one very specific person, as if you were writing to a good friend. This let’s you keep that one-on-one connection rather than writing a general blast to thousands of people. Also, sometimes, you can

Quick tips to feel and look natural on video and make the camera or smartphone your friend. Connecting with your audience either in a live video or recorded (like my Quick Tips!) is essential for the success of your personal brand. Like it or not, being on camera is part of our lives now, especially if you are an entrepreneur, coach or consultant. Videos are used on not only your website but on every social media service available... so instead of freaking out learn how to have fun with the camera. In today's Quick Tip, you will learn 5 simple way to look more natural on video. 1.Before you start talking, start thinking about the intention of the message you

This Week: Learn how to interview like a talk show host! Sure, nobody wants to be a be a bore or one of those long winded hot air bags. And most of us are not. Or so we think. But when a microphone is in front of you, even the most chatty individual can freeze. And as a business professional, being media savvy is key to success. I asked my friend, the dynamic and funny radio talk show host Debbie Nigro to help anyone sound like a gem when being interviewed or interviewing. These tips are not only great for on air, they make you sound like the most authentic conversationist too. Plus, Debbie shares her no-fault tip to lean

This Week: Finding your true brand within yourself and letting it shine. No one understands truth in branding like Jena Rodriguez. Jena - an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and strategist - has worked with countless organizations to help get to the bottom of brand identity and how to portray it into the world. On this week's episode of The 7 Days to Amazing Podcast, Jena Rodriguez demystifies the "buzz word" and gives us a rundown of what branding really means. She shows that a brand is something that exists naturally, and can be extrapolated from our being in terms of leadership, personality and attitude. The bottom line... branding is a foundational expression of who you are and what you stand for.

PERSONALITY BRAND KICKSTART: Become An Authentic Superstar...

The BIG Rebrand! New Look, New Resources

About Sharon Haver…

Savvy Business Radio Interview – Style Tips for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

How to Avoid Information Overload: The best way to process what you learn and conquer overwhelm

YouTube Library…

How to write conversational emails

How To Set Your Intention to Look Natural on Video [Quick Tip Video]

[7 Days to Amazing Podcast] How to interview like a talk show host! Learn the gift of gab with Debbie Nigro

[7 Days to Amazing Podcast] How to Express And Develop Your True Brand With Jena Rodriguez

Female Entrepreneurs: Helping You & Your Business Get Out There!