Freelance writer and marketer. Sharing what I'm learning. To a 2nd grader, a 4th grader is a genius.
If you had to guess the winner of a running race between two athletes, who would you pick? The runner with a perfectly healthy body or the runner with a physical deformity? This would appear to be a stupid question with an obvious answer. However, imperfection does not always lose to perfection. Usain Bolt is an example of this. Bolt - the … [Read more...]
Most businesses fail. And fast. The numbers are staggering - the long-held belief is that 50% of businesses fail in the first year, and 95% fail within the first 5 years. It doesn't matter what type of business, where it's located, or who's running the show. You start a business and the odds are stacked against you. Well, darn the … [Read more...]
If you've been in the online marketing space for more than a couple years, I'm sure you've heard of, and probably already follow, Pat Flynn. If you're newer to the internet marketing universe, his name may be new to you. Pat Flynn is the creator and founder of the website SmartPassiveIncome.com. He also has a very popular podcast, by the … [Read more...]
Even Homer Simpson had a plan for success. Remember that Simpson's episode where Mr. Burns hires Frank Grimes, aka Grimey, as the VP? In time, Grimey realizes that Homer does a whole lot of nothing and it drives him crazy! The funniest scene is when Burns and Smithers are hosting a contest for kids to make nuclear power plant … [Read more...]
First things first. Ben Settle (bensettle.com and bensettleshow.com) get props for this post. Ben put out a great podcast last year on this topic. I've modified his rules slightly to be more applicable. If you want a great marketing education, check out his websites and podcasts (available on iTunes). Alright. Here are 7 rules for kicking … [Read more...]