Does Marketing have to be Manipulative?

Last week I was having an interesting Twitter DM conversation with my friend Sarah (who, due her employment circumstances has asked I not link to her).  Our conversation, paraphrased: Sarah: Ugh. I’m having a terrible time with this new marketing campaign I need to setup for my boss. Me:  Why, what’s wrong? Can I help? [...]

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Are You an Idea Terrorist?

Idea terrorist, eh? Knew that’d get your attention. We’ll get to that in a minute, but first I want to introduce you to Jonathan Fields. Jonathan Field’s first book, Career Renegade, was one of the first two books I read when I launched my business. I was an active listener to Jonathan’s blog and interview [...]

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The Best Business Advice I Could Ever Give You…

I’m not the end-all-be-all business expert. I’m a relentless pursuer of methods, theories, and business models, but I am no prophet. Time and time again, I see recurring themes in my small business coaching clients. Usually, a small biz owner comes to me and… Wants external validation of their idea and theory Needs permission to [...]

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Is the summer sun blinding your business acumen?

It’s been a hot summer for many. (Too hot for some.) But you knew that already. Summer is often when a lot of business slack. And why not? It’s sunny out, the skies are clear, and who can blame you for margaritas as two o’clock when everybody else with a “real” job is on vacation? [...]

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Missed Opportunities: A Website Relaunch Story

Somewhat irrelevant to this story, but have you ever wondered why we say things like ‘under your nose’, instead of ‘below your ear,’ ‘behind your butt’ or ‘beneath your feet’? I am guessing “there are business opportunities right behind your knees” doesn’t have the same ring to it. *shrugs* This is a website relaunch story. [...]

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The Difference between a ‘Beta’ Product and a Quality Product

Ten years ago, I was working on “ground breaking” web-based technology. (Cue the laughter.) Back then, we developed on a propriety toolset, rolling out software packages and systems that cost millions of dollars – millions to get it out there, and millions to keep it running. Now, tools and products have flooded the market, meaning [...]

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3 Things I Learned from a Professional Glassblower

Recently I was invited down to Tacoma, Washington to experience the city’s glass experience, consisting of museums, architecture, and other attractions. It’s hard to turn down a sponsored trip when you only have to travel an hour from home, and was pretty excited because I am very familiar with Dale Chihuly, a famous glass artist [...]

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Calling You Out on Your Cobbler’s Shoes

Last week, my good friend Brandie called me out on what I like to call cobbler’s shoes. (She called it shoemaker’s daughter.  Same stuff – different label.) Watch the video to learn about what the h*ll cobbler’s shoes are, and if you have them, what to do about it.  (Do not worry – there are [...]

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The World Domination Summit: A Field of Dreams

This weekend I spent time with 500 other entrepreneurs (both aspiring and well-established) at Chris Guillebeau’s inaugural World Domination Summit. This event was one of the most profound experiences of my entrepreneurial career. Why? Simple put: the event wasn’t about information or knowledge, but that was there.  It wasn’t about tactics or strategies either, but I got [...]

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Top 3 Hiring Issues Facing Entrepreneurs Right Now

First off, a special shout out and thank you to the lovely ladys at Ovaleye for their really fun video response to my spin class video. Secondly, I’m announcing the first C-Booster session! It will be on June 14th and I’ll be talking with Jennifer Lee about business plans – yay! Click here to learn [...]

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