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TTuck RT @HiscoxSmallBiz: 1) Establish a culture of authenticity & commitment 2) Incentive program 3) Teach employees the #biz 4) Maintain momentum. #AOE #bizbooks -4:08 PM Jul 28th, 2011

DanitaBlackwood RT @VZSmallBiz: #businesses You can always watch on-demand free webinars w/ leading #SMB experts from Verizon Webinar Serieshttp://bit.ly/eKFTV7 #bizbooks -1:15 PM Jul 28th, 2011

Power30under30 RT @vzsmallbiz: Q7: Jen @Jprosek Are entrepreneurs born or made? Tips to hire the right employee(s)? #bizbooks -12:20 PM Jul 28th, 2011

ellen_yu RT @VZSmallBiz: #businesses Watch on-demand free webinars w/ leading #SMB experts from Verizon Webinar Series http://bit.ly/eKFTV7#bizbooks -11:11 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz #businesses You can always watch on-demand free webinars w/ leading #SMB experts from Verizon Webinar Series http://bit.ly/eKFTV7#bizbooks -11:10 AM Jul 28th, 2011

JakeDaub RT @CJPcom: RT @Jprosek: Treated more like owners, people are happier and more productive + company growth can be exponential#bizbooks -11:08 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz #businesses You can read Jen's @jprosek guest posts on the#Verizon Small Biz Blog: http://bit.ly/9hTuCA #bizbooks -11:08 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Thank you @jprosek for your time on today’s #live Twitter chat. Great insights for #businesses to motivate employees to grow biz#bizbooks -11:07 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek Tips: Probe for interest in creating new ideas, resourcefulness, work ethic, intellectual curiosity. Avoid title obsessed people!#bizbooks -11:04 AM Jul 28th, 2011

PRSocialMedia RT @CJPcom: RT @Jprosek: Treated more like owners, people are happier and more productive + company growth can be exponential#bizbooks -11:02 AM Jul 28th, 2011

TomMcFeeley RT @CJPcom: RT @Jprosek: Treated more like owners, people are happier and more productive + company growth can be exponential#bizbooks -11:02 AM Jul 28th, 2011

CreatureBanter RT @CJPcom: RT @Jprosek: Treated more like owners, people are happier and more productive + company growth can be exponential #bizbooks -11:02 AM Jul 28th, 2011

caryruterman @jprosek do you think AOE has helped with recruiting efforts? (particularly interns) #bizbooks -11:02 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Q7: Jen @jprosek Are entrepreneurs born or made? Tips to hire the right employee(s)? #bizbooks -10:54 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Read Jen's guest posts on the #Verizon Small Biz Blog:http://bit.ly/9hTuCA #bizbooks -10:53 AM Jul 28th, 2011

HiscoxSmallBiz @Jprosek Entrepreneurs are often used to working independently. What tactics do you use to encourage collaboration?#bizbooks #bizbooks -10:51 AM Jul 28th, 2011

CJPcom RT @Jprosek: Treated more like owners, people are happier and more productive + company growth can be exponential #bizbooks -10:51 AM Jul 28th, 2011

juliabmellon RT @CJPcom: RT @Jprosek: A2a: An AOE is an internal force of committed, creative employees. Like my team @CJPcom @employeearmy#bizbooks -10:51 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A6eThe Army's flat structure/ focus on individual empowerment establishes a meritocracy where employees advance based on ability#bizbooks -10:50 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Last call to ask Jen @jprosek a Q - she is on #live offering tips to motivate employees to help grow your #business #bizbooks -10:49 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A6dThe Army model is particularly relevant for women-owned businesses, which account for more than 10 million companies in the U.S#bizbooks -10:49 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A6cTreated more like owners, people are happier and more productive + company growth can be exponential #bizbooks -10:48 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A6b With hiring on the rise, employers must understand there is a major shift afoot; the era of entrepreneurialism is upon us #bizbooks -10:47 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A6aToday’s economy is driven by new ideas/innovation but old models don’t encourage entrepreneurial thinking needed for success#bizbooks -10:44 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Q6 What makes the “AOE” system relevant to everyone in #bizworld? Do you have any tips for women/minority entrepreneurs? #bizbooks -10:42 AM Jul 28th, 2011

HiscoxSmallBiz @Jprosek Entrepreneurs are often used to working independently. What tactics do you use to encourage collaboration?#bizbooks -10:39 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz RT @HiscoxSmallBiz 1) Est a culture of authenticity & commitment 2) Incentive program 3) Teach employees #biz 4) Maintain momentum #bizbooks -10:38 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek @MarySullivan Ask "would an entrepreneur like to work here?" Your culture must be open, honest,transparent to sustain the program #bizbooks-10:37 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Nice recap of tips from Jen @HiscoxSmallBiz - email vzsmallbiz at verizon.net to get your free signed copy of @jprosek book #bizbooks -10:37 AM Jul 28th, 2011

HiscoxSmallBiz 1) Establish a culture of authenticity & commitment 2) Incentive program 3) Teach employees the #biz 4) Maintain momentum.#AOE #bizbooks -10:35 AM Jul 28th, 2011

MarySullivan @jprosek what advise do you have for business owners who want to implement and AOE strategy? what struggles might they face?#bizbooks -10:34 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek Four: Maintain momentum. Building an @employeearmy & culture that sustains it takes ongoing effort, initiative and originality. #bizbooks -10:34 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Hi @JakeDaub thanks for your Q for Jen. Send email to vzsmallbiz at verizon.net to get signed copy of @Jprosek book #bizbooks -10:33 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek An Army approach focuses on “teaching the business of the business” how it makes $, where clients come from, why they stay/go.#bizbooks -10:33 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A6e: Three: Teach them the business. Develop a workforce that has a big-picture understanding of how a company works/makes money.#bizbooks -10:32 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek My @employeearmy has "Commission for Life™" - set up the 1st meeting that leads to new biz & you get 5% for the life of the acct.#bizbooks -10:31 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A6c: Two: An incentive program. Create a reward that enables staff to align their own $ goals with the growth of the biz. #bizbooks -10:30 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Thx! Got Q for Jen RT @SRKennedy: Insights from @jprosek of@cjpcom - live twitter chat w @vzsmallbiz NOW tweetchat.com search for#bizbooks -10:30 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek One: Establish/nurture a culture based on authenticity, commitment to people, commitment to the biz, and over-communication. #bizbooks -10:30 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek The Army of Entrepreneurs model is comprised of four key components to help biz owners increase growth and drive success.#bizbooks -10:30 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Q5 what are 4 steps owners must take to lay the groundwork for creating an environment/culture conducive to entrepreneurialism? #bizbooks-10:29 AM Jul 28th, 2011

EmployeeArmy RT @VZSmallBiz: Ask Jen @jprosek a Q and get your chance to win a signed copy of her book @employeearmy #bizbooks -10:29 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Ask Jen @jprosek a Q and get your chance to win a signed copy of her book @employeearmy #bizbooks -10:28 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz If you missed Jen's @jprosek live webinar yesterday catch the replay http://bit.ly/p2G7Hw #bizbooks -10:28 AM Jul 28th, 2011

SRKennedy Insights from @jprosek of @cjpcom - live twitter chat with@vzsmallbiz right now, tweetchat.com search for #bizbooks -10:27 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek With a few minor modifications we met the challenge head on and made strides to keep the business’ growth engine humming. #bizbooks -10:26 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek So in this time of crisis while many orgs. were scrambling my model allowed me to just ask my soldiers to turn it up a notch. #bizbooks -10:26 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek The culture and foundation were already in place and my@employeearmy was ready for battle. #bizbooks -10:25 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek During the recent recession, this model saved my biz. Most PR firms had revenue decline, and @CJPcom grew. #bizbooks -10:25 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek I created the Army model over several yrs. My first test was going on maternity leave then an even bigger test presented itself. #bizbooks -10:25 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek But with the right training, resources & encouragement, everyone could become more entrepreneurial & work w/ me 2 grow the biz. #bizbooks-10:24 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek Facing burnout from being my firm’s chief rainmaker, I realized while I was a natural entrepreneur, others in my firm were not. #bizbooks -10:24 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Q4 @jprosek Can you provide an example of how an entrepreneurial spirit can help a company manage and recover from disasters? #bizbooks -10:23 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek @JakeDaub Feedback from biz owners has been overwhelmingly positive. Most owners are especially intrigued by Commission for Life#Bizbooks -10:22 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Hi All! If you want to ask @jprosek a Q, please use #bizbooks - Jen is on LIVE and taking Q to help you motivate your #employees to grow biz -10:21 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek The idea is to create an ongoing reward system where staff align their professional goals w/ the growth/success of the company. #bizbooks -10:20 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek Other incentives involve more autonomy, creative control or public acknowledgement of their entrepreneurial ideas and behavior. #bizbooks -10:20 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Q3: @jprosek outside of incentives, what can owners do to give staffers a “nudge” to embrace their entrepreneurial potential? #bizbooks -10:19 AM Jul 28th, 2011

JakeDaub What's been the feedback from your business owner counterparts regarding the AOE model? #bizbooks @Jprosek @VZSmallBiz -10:19 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek It also increases their individual financial situation and status at the agency. #bizbooks -10:17 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VAfromCA RT @CJPcom: RT @Jprosek: A2a: An AOE is an internal force of committed, creative employees. Like my team @CJPcom @employeearmy#bizbooks -10:17 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek It gives everyone @ the firm from a Jr. staffer to the CEO the same opportunity to leverage their contacts to drive biz growth. #bizbooks -10:16 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz SmallBiz Jen @jprosek How does the AOE model help a company with #business development and how does commission for life do this?#bizbooks -10:15 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Hi Ask Jen a Q?? RT @JakeDaub: Looking forward to @jprosek's#bizbooks Twitter chat with @vzsmallbiz - starting soon at 10:00 AM ET!@cjpcom -10:14 AM Jul 28th, 2011

cabzinke RT: @CJPcom RT @Jprosek: A2a: An AOE is an internal force of committed, creative employees. Like my team @CJPcom @employeearmy#bizbooks -10:14 AM Jul 28th, 2011

LeapYearTV RT @HiscoxSmallBiz: Army of entrepreneurs provides a model to run any type of business #bizbooks @jprosek -10:13 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Jen @prosek How does the AOE model help a company with#business development and how does commission for life do this?#bizbooks -10:13 AM Jul 28th, 2011

CJPcom RT @Jprosek: A2a: An AOE is an internal force of committed, creative employees. Like my team @CJPcom @employeearmy #bizbooks -10:12 AM Jul 28th, 2011

HiscoxSmallBiz Do you have an army of entrepreneurs in your #biz? "An internal force of committed, creative employees" @jprosek #bizbooks -10:10 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A2d: The best part is the assets needed to initiate this new model are already in place – since they are your current employees. #bizbooks -10:10 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A2c: The Army model can be implemented by organizations of any size and in all industries using my simple, replicable process. #bizbooks -10:09 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A2b: It is also a proven model that can help owners/managers grow their businesses by tapping/harnessing their existing workforce. #bizbooks -10:09 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek A2a: An AOE is an internal force of committed, creative employees. Like my team @CJPcom @employeearmy #bizbooks -10:08 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Jen @prosek Q2: what is an “army of entrepreneurs”? #bizbooks-10:07 AM Jul 28th, 2011

HiscoxSmallBiz Army of entrepreneurs provides a model to run any type of business #bizbooks @jprosek -10:07 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek This book is about how a business can survive difficult economic times & still emerge as an engaged, motivated, growing company.#bizbooks -10:06 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek What I discovered was not just a way to run my own business, but perhaps a way to run any business. #bizbooks -10:06 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek Now, having come through the most challenging period in our history, I can truly say that the AOE model literally saved business.#bizbooks -10:06 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek I knew I needed a new way to configure my business, one that tapped the talent of my staff. That was the crux of the AOE model.#bizbooks -10:05 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Jprosek 10 yrs ago, I worked 6-7 days a week & faced serious burnout. I was CJP’s chief rainmaker, problem solver, idea generator & leader #bizbooks -10:05 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Let's get started @jprosek: Q1: What prompted you to write your first book, ARMY OF ENTREPRENEURS (AOE)? #bizbooks -10:04 AM Jul 28th, 2011

LittleEm Insights from @jprosek of @cjpcom - live twitter chat with@vzsmallbiz right now, tweetchat.com search for #bizbooks -10:03 AM Jul 28th, 2011

DanitaBlackwood RT @VZSmallBiz: Please welcome Jen @jprosek #smallbizowner and author of @employeearmy to our #live #chat search #bizbooks to ask her a Q -10:02 AM Jul 28th, 2011

HiscoxSmallBiz Looking forward to insights from @jprosek during the live Twitter chat #bizbooks #bizbooks -10:02 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Please welcome Jen @jprosek #smallbiz owner and author of@employeearmy to our #live #chat search #bizbooks to ask her a Q -10:01 AM Jul 28th, 2011

JakeDaub Looking forward to @jprosek's #bizbooks Twitter chat with@vzsmallbiz - starting soon at 10:00 AM ET! @cjpcom -10:01 AM Jul 28th, 2011

llcarmody RT @emlehan: Insights from @jprosek of @cjpcom - live twitter chat with @vzsmallbiz at 10amET, tweetchat.com search for #bizbooks -9:59 AM Jul 28th, 2011

emlehan Insights from @jprosek of @cjpcom - live twitter chat with@vzsmallbiz at 10amET, tweetchat.com search for #bizbooks -9:58 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz Thx for your feedback on @employeearmy webinar@g_valenzuela - get more tips from Jen? Join live Twitter chat at 10 am ET search #bizbooks -9:56 AM Jul 28th, 2011

CaseyNWright Join the Convo! @jprosek of @cjpcom will be hosting a live twitter chat with @vzsmallbiz at 10amET tweetchat.com Search for#bizbooks -9:54 AM Jul 28th, 2011

EmployeeArmy RT @VZSmallBiz: #businesses want more insights from@jprosek? Join our live chat at 10 am ET Search for #bizbookshttp://bit.ly/pV5hlo -9:54 AM Jul 28th, 2011

svhallberg Learn to rally any Army of Entrepreneurs from @jprosek? Join her live chat at 10:00 a.m. ET - search for #bizbooks http://t.co/q0vjN1F -9:53 AM Jul 28th, 2011

Verizon #businesses Want to motivate your employees to grow your #bizFollow @VZSmallBiz Live chat at 10 am ET Search #bizbookshttp://bit.ly/pV5hlo -9:45 AM Jul 28th, 2011

VZSmallBiz #businesses want more insights from @jprosek? Join our live chat at 10 am ET Search for #bizbooks http://bit.ly/pV5hlo -9:40 AM Jul 28th, 2011

g_valenzuela Great webinar by @employeearmy #bizbooks -3:06 PM Jul 27th, 2011

ellen_yu RT @VZSmallBiz: After @jprosek's webinar get additional insights on Thurs at 10 am ET #live Twitter chat http://bit.ly/pV5hlo #bizbooks -5:25 PM Jul 26th, 2011

VZSmallBiz After @jprosek's webinar she will give additional insights on Thurs at 10 am ET #live Twitter chat http://bit.ly/pV5hlo #bizbooks -5:22 PM Jul 26th, 2011