From the monthly archives:

August 2010

As an author and a speaker, I am often called upon to talk about networking — like there’s a big secret to how it’s done.  It’s actually quite simple.  Networking is not about getting out and meeting people. Networking is about what you do after you meet people, the follow-through and keeping in touch. Speaker, [...]

Can You Put Your Phone Down?

by Dayna on August 27, 2010

My iPhone died. I never saw it coming. One minute it was fine and the next – the black screen of death. No amount of begging, pleading or wishing would bring it back last night. All night I tossed and turned worrying about my life line. What would I do? How would i get anything [...]

No, It’s Not Sex, Drugs & Rock and Roll

by Dayna on August 23, 2010

Why does everyone insist on using the phrase “sex, drugs and rock and roll?”  To me, it has always been “sensibility, determination and rock and roll.” I spent years around some of the most successful rock stars, producers, record company and star management personnel.  The ones who were wildly successful (many of whom continue to [...]

Customer Service Starts with a Smile

by Dayna on August 17, 2010

Never underestimate the power of the smile in customer service. Not that I encourage this but you can almost get away with a mediocre product, service, meal, anything – when it is served with a smile. My birthday request was simple this year, especially after renting a castle in England last year. All I asked [...]

There’s a story on CNN.com today about internships –  not for college students, but for workers 50 and over. Brilliant. Why should it be any different for anyone, age or otherwise?  It all comes down to networking, finding a way to get your foot in the door, then working hard and proving the company needs you, [...]

How do I get a record deal, how do I get into the music business, how do I get a radio station to play my songs? I am always surprised how often I am still asked those questions, even though I have been out of music radio and the music business since my 14 year [...]