Category: Business

  • Buckets-O-Cash

    Buckets-O-Cash

    I was having an interesting discussion with my Father the other day. We were discussing the topic of offering too much. Being involved in multiple business models. Spreading ourselves thin. In other words, we have many buckets of revenue. My father has been in business for over 40 years running his own dealership, sporting goods…

  • Piss People Off By Making Money

    Piss People Off By Making Money

    Chris Brogan is back at it again. Pissing people off by releasing a new book, Google+ for Business: How Google’s Social Network Changes Everything (aff. link) If you don’t know Chris, he’s a pioneer of a business model that has really taken off in the last few years. Selling knowledge.  “People have been doing it for…

  • 50 Reasons Why Your Marketing Efforts Suck

    50 Reasons Why Your Marketing Efforts Suck

    Struggling with your digital media efforts? Don’t even know what the phrase means? That’s OK – this list might help you see some of the things you are missing. If you already acknowledge the majority of this list, then you’re on the right path. The following list are possible issues you might be faced with.…

  • What you should know before making the leap

    What you should know before making the leap

    You have you’re idea and now it’s time to put it to work. Ideas are a dime a dozen, it’s the execution of the ideas that really matter. It’s easy to publish yourself on the web. It’s easy to get a website or create a Facebook page. It’s easy to start writing blog posts and…

  • You Can’t Stand Yourself

    You Can’t Stand Yourself

    We get it. You can’t stand yourself. I consult with clients that tell me: “I can’t video blog, I can’t stand to look at myself.” “I can’t podcast, I hate my voice.” “I can’t blog, I have nothing good to say.” “I can’t do social media, no one cares about me.” Sound like you? Sounds like…

  • 3 Ways You Can Win Like Gary Vaynerchuck

    3 Ways You Can Win Like Gary Vaynerchuck

    If you haven’t watched an interview with Gary – you don’t know what you’re missing. When I need a boost or a reminder of why I do what I do – I look to Gary. His interviews are powerful, passionate and inspiring. He’s a true salesman and story teller (in a good way) that hits…

  • 3 Ways You Can Win Like Chris Brogan

    3 Ways You Can Win Like Chris Brogan

    Don’t know Chris Brogan? If you’re in the social media realm, chances are you’ve come across him. He’s one of the most self made marketing and human business experts I’ve engaged with. Find more about him and his many businesses at Chris Brogan Dot Com. I’ve been following him for a while and have witnessed the top…

  • Improve Your Business With Your Most Valuable Resource

    Improve Your Business With Your Most Valuable Resource

    We have connections all around us. Do you value each and every one? Recently I had a terrible customer service (hell, loyalty) experience at a local coffee shop I frequent. Insulted and offended by the owner after asking to reboot their wifi router. This is a common occurrence that a regular like myself, who spends $1k+ annually, would be…

  • HubSpot’s Next Move

    HubSpot’s Next Move

    I’m sitting in the keynote speech by Brian Halligan, Founder of HubSpot at the South Coast Social event. This is the first time I’ve heard Brian speak and damn I’m scared. He’s my direct competitor and markets to my audience. He’s super intelligent and has the vision it takes to succeed. I’m going to take…