A client called me this morning to cancel their $ 10,000-a-month retainer.

Ouch, that hurts.

That’s $120,000 a year that could be helping create jobs and training programs.

How would you feel if you lost $10,000 this afternoon? I believe the fear is causing more damage than the actual virus itself.

What we need to do is not allow this to spiral into a massive catastrophe– less employment leads to less spending, fewer people being able to pay rent, and more rounds of cuts.

Don’t think that a $1,200 check from Uncle Sam is enough to cover 3 months of living expenses.

Now is when we need to get online to let customers know we’re still here, still open for business.

While other people are laying off people, I’m going to be hiring. Since there are a lot of good people out there that are willing to work, but are in tough circumstances.

Now your turn– I want to know what you think. Are you training and hiring– or are you learning and earning?

Dennis Yu

Dennis Yu is a former search engine engineer who has spent a billion dollars on Google and Facebook ads for Nike, Quiznos, Ashley Furniture, Red Bull, State Farm, and other organizations that have many locations. He has achieved 25% of his goal of creating a million digital marketing jobs because of his partnership with universities, professional organizations, and agencies. Companies like GoDaddy, Fiverr, onlinejobs.ph, 7 Figure Agency, and Vendasta partner with him to create training and certifications. Dennis created the Dollar a Day Strategy for local service businesses to enhance their existing local reputation and make the phone ring. He's coaching young adult agency owners who serve plumbers, AC technicians, landscapers, roofers, electricians in conjunction with leaders in these industries. Mr. Yu believes that there should be a standard in measuring local marketing efforts, much like doctors and plumbers need to be certified and licensed. His Content Factory training and dashboards are used by thousands of practitioners.

Dennis Yu