Question of the Week

As you know, I am looking to hear from more authors.  In that spirit of thinking, my question of the week is...

"Where do you like to read?"

Email me and tell me more.  johnsmarino@gmail.com.




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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Author Karen Sinclair's New Children's Book "Little Polka Sock"


Author Karen Sinclair has just released her third book and her first children's book called "Little Polka Sock". She came to BRIO to have our company help her publish this book and we are as excited as she is to share it with others. There are lots of cute illustrations with vibrant colors to help engage the child about the story of the polka sock.

The story is about Jellyann who puts on these fun socks and has a great adventure in her new pair of socks. I was excited to find a book to help teach my 2 year old son about matching socks, wearing shoes and the importance of putting them on so he doesn't ruin his feet. I also liked the song at the end of the book to help him learn right and left feet as well as the coloring section.

Karen Sinclair has a winner that I highly recommend for everyone to run out and buy -- or click here to find out more. If anyone else has some recommendations on books that they enjoy reading to their children as well please let me know.

Thank you and Happy Reading!!

Friday, April 11, 2008

Business Book I Recommend - "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits" by Verne Harnish


There are many business books with all sorts of great information. Topics include sales, human resources, profitability, managing a team, and many other specific niche books. I have had the pleasure of meeting Verne Harnish over a year ago and he has changed the way our company does business. At BRIO, we help others who want to self publish.

As he was speaking that day he mentioned that every business owner should write a book. It helps establish them as an industry expert, builds credibility, and you will be referred to as an author for life. When I heard this I thought I could help everyone in the room make this happen. We work with great writers every day and people are always very busy. They are either too busy or not a great writer or both.

Now we offer ghostwriting at BRIO and can help anyone fulfill their dreams of becoming an author. In Verne's book "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits" he also talks about many other small differences people can do in their business to build a better, more profitable company. His tips have helped our company grow 20% in one year and build a brand instead of "just another company" competing for the same services.

There are many great books with lots of great tips/advice on how to become better but what I have found is that it comes down to one thing - implementation. The discipline to implement these useful ideas and making them a reality is what makes the difference from a company that is good to take it to the next level of being known as a "great" company.

Please feel free to share other great business books you have read and/or leave comments about this one.

Cheers!