Two Local Entrepreneurs: The Story of Transition
I believe that business owners are at the core of the American way and the American dream. Recently two good friends with whom I have done business with in the past are now striking out on their own. I share their stories in short here hoping to inspire.
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Book Review: Smart Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey and Greg Link
The biggest take away from this book is a continuation of the first. Simply put, trust changes everything. It plays the biggest part in the bottom line and success of any relationship or organization. Creating a vocabulary around the principle allows us to discuss it among ourselves in terms that
Read MoreMyEmailProgram.com JUST LAUNCHED
I have been working hard over the last 12 months to test and launch my very own email marketing product to compete with the iContacts and Constant Contacts of the web. Now after much testing, investment, and feedback I'm excited to share with
Read MoreMy Greatest Teacher of All Time, Stephen R. Covey Passes Away
It took me about 5 months to read the book because I decided to really understand the content. I went through it with a highlighter (something I never did with a textbook) and it profoundly impacted me. It crafted, among other things, a vocabulary and context in which I could learn and practice fundamental principles that I had always
Read MoreRobert Shemin's How Come That Idiots Rich and I'm Not?
Robert talks about the 3 pillars of wealth. After spending the first half of the book re-educating the reader on his/her perception of “rich,” Shemin discusses the best practices in acquiring and building the three pillars. They are, Real Estate, Stocks, and Business.
Read MoreTop Ten Lists for Independence Day 2012
July 4th if my very favorite holiday of the year. I'm exceedingly grateful for our country and the independence that makes things possible. This year instead of gracing my blog readers with another sentimental oration about our founding fathers I thought I would provide you with my top tens for July 4th.
Read MoreThe Art of Split Testing: Online Marketing Strategies
Split testing is the basic process of trying two very similar things to see which is more effective. With Internet marketing this could be two banner ads, landing pages, email scripts, or subject lines. Split testing is a good thing to try whenever you are trying to determine the most effective copy, image, or headline for…
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