Damon Burton

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Paid $3000 an hour to give your opinion? Basically.

I often post about the value in giving without expecting in return, but still how you end up getting rewarded in unexpected ways. The attached DM screenshot speaks to that. This person messaged me with questions, asking if I could give my opinion on a marketing topic....

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I let my kids swear

I let my kids swear

Sliding down the stairs happens weekly. So does inside soccer and tag.  They can also throw and kick balls in the house (except near me and hottie's wedding stuff on the fireplace mantle). There is no power in swear words unless you allow it. TVs can be replaced but...

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“Must be nice”

“Must be nice”

This is what people don't see behind success. early mornings confident risks strategizing late nights Mapping out a new company org chart to know what areas to grow the team and by how much. Work so hard that others talk about how "lucky" you got.  Gary V status, I'm...

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What a Story. Winning vs Winners

What a Story. Winning vs Winners

What was scheduled for a 15-30 minute Zoom turned into nearly two hours of talking and laughing. A new friend on social sent me a private message the other day, curious if I'd answer some business questions to help them with their new'ish business.  With no...

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Celebrate Your Losses

Celebrate Your Losses

The highlight reel on social media showcasing only the wins is toxic. Win some, lose some. That's a reality you can't lie about. Embracing it is up to you. 🟠 Doesn't mean you're wrong, nor that the winner is "more right." 🟢 And definitely doesn't mean you can't...

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Am I Now an Influencer?

Am I Now an Influencer?

If I post a pic in a Lamborghini, do you trust my expertise more? Am I now smarter and more successful? As you grow -personally, in business, as a parent, all that- don't listen to other people if you don't want to (including myself). Do what feels right to you....

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Upgrade someone else to first class? Why not!

Upgrade someone else to first class? Why not!

Flying a videographer out today for the weekend. He's meeting SEO National clients across various states over the next three days to record video testimonials of the positive impact my team has brought their business.   He likes the change of pace with traveling but,...

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Own Your Mistakes: How to Show Business Maturity in 3 steps

Own Your Mistakes: How to Show Business Maturity in 3 steps

Talk about an amateur move. 🤦🏻My team went live with a new design for a client with placeholder "lorem ipsum" text in the footer. The client was graceful and simply emailed, "Can you fix the lorem ipsum on the home page?"  Yes! Done. Fixed immediately and replied with...

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THIS is How You Wake Up

THIS is How You Wake Up

Wife checked the mail and clearly someone that is: has perfect vision of an eagle intelligent, with an IQ of 9 Gazillion has daily Clubhouse discussions with Zeus, Elon Musk, Poseidon and Jesus is the reason Jeff Bezos stepped down after seeing this checkmate-move...

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