MarquisParker.com // Business Strategist, Speaker, Advisor, and Coach

As many of you know, I have maintained this blog over the years during my off-time while working full-time as a Software Engineer, MBA student, Management Consultant, and Business Strategy professional. In the past couple of years, I have also launched a series of value-added services… Read the rest, including business services, admissions advisory, career preparation, and career visioning, in addition to sharing my story and offering advice on this site. When I first started offering my services, I planned to make a few bucks here and there, but, over time, these offerings turned into viable revenue streams and have helped me

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Earlier this month, I interviewed Eric Sforza, a Connecticut-based Innovation Strategy and Branding Consultant, to gain his insights about business and strategy (Click here to see the interview video) and, afterward, he approached me with an offer to write a guest post to follow-up on his comments from the interview. Based on his personal blog, I knew that he’d deliver something good and I was excited to accept his offer. That guest article is below.

If you enjoy the guest article below, please check out Eric’s blog at http://esforza.wordpress.com. Thanks again to Eric for his contribution.

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The message below is from an auto industry professional who is interested in transitioning to Management Consulting. He has a solid 10 years of auto experience and an MBA, but, during his previous attempts at applying, he hasn’t received any interview invitations. He’s asking for my read on his situation and for guidance on whether he has holes in his profile. I have a feeling that his earlier lack of success might have been tied to timing and the economic downturn, but I can’t be 100% sure of that. I gave him a quick read on his profile in my… Read the rest

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Over the years, I’ve received messages from a lot of people, representing many different age categories. Of course, I receive many emails from professionals in their 20′s and early-30′s who are trying to chart a strong career path. I’ve also receive emails from people over 35 who are seeking advice on how to get their careers back on track. And, every now and then, I’ll get an email from someone who much younger than I’d expect, even as young as high school and early college. I’m always impressed when younger readers reach out to me for career guidance because preparing… Read the rest

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Hello, all. This entry contains another video in the “Conversations” interview series featuring Eric Sforza… Read the rest, who is an innovation strategy and branding consultant. Eric has had a diverse set of professional and educational experiences, including jobs in General Management, Physiology, and Strategy and an MBA from an institution in the UK, and also shares his insights online as an active blogger. I started following his blog a few months back after finding his Twitter feed and he has a knack for helping his readers to understand the sometimes confusing concepts that underlie business success. Once I learned about his

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!! I hope all of you had a happy holiday season and brought in the new year safely. As for me, I had a good week hanging out with my family in Virginia and I returned to Chicago rejuvenated and ready to see what this year has in store for me. My fingers are crossed that 2011 wants to drop a big load of money on my lap B-)

The email below is from a Platinum member who is also a former advisory client of mine from a few months ago. In his email below, he informs … Read the rest

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