Chevy Announces Mancation Winners: Everyone!
I don’t think Chevy quite knew what they were in for when they picked Nan…
My Chevy Mancation – 2011 Camaro Convertible, Deep Sea Fishing
I recently took my first “Mancation” (no women, just guys, being manly, together), courtesy of…
Dinner, Mancation Style
For our Chevy Mancation, I took my son, Jordan, and his best friend, Judd, to…
My Chevy Mancation – Day 1: The Camaro Convertible
I’ve been looking forward to my upcoming Chevy Mancation – I’ll be taking my son…
Triumphant Normalcy – Remembering 9/11 and the Days After
On the morning of 9/11/2001, I was attending a knowledge management conference in Reston, VA,…
SoftwareCode.ru + WordPress + Chrome = Malware Warning
For some inexplicable reason, my blog is producing malware errors in Google Chrome, saying that…
Win a Laptop from Dell
Courtesy of Barry Moltz this morning: I have teamed up with Dell to give away…
I DEFY HOPELESSNESS
This morning I received possibly the best marketing email I’ve ever seen, from Ray Edwards….
Day 3 – Sometimes Food Is Just Food
In response to my post from the other day, and many times in the past,…
Day One, Take Two – 406 lbs
This is the year it has to happen. I’m not under any particular deadline, other…
Communication Breakdown, or Why I Still Don’t Trust Smartphones to Be Smart
This is a cautionary tale. This particular combination of assumptions, inattention to detail and poorly…
My New Dream Job
Sadly, my recent stint at OneCoach didn’t work out. I went into it eyes wide…
Lessons from Sociology: 5 Factors to Help You Sell More
I’ve read dozens of books on sales and marketing over the years, and while I…
5 Budgeting Ideas for Every Small Business Owner
Cash flow problems giving you headaches? Check out these simple budgeting tips from my OPEN…
12 Ways to Save on Business Insurance Premiums
A penny saved is a penny earned. With our attention focused on acquiring new customers…
Are You Achieving Your Goals, or Just Setting Them?
It’s January again — the time of New Year’s resolutions, annual planning, etc. — in…
Maybe They Do, Maybe They Don’t
Seen multiple times on I-8 in New Mexico: “We don’t know – maybe they do,…
7 Last-Minute Business Tax Deductions for 2010
2010 may be almost over, but there are still a few opportunities to save on…
Half Empty or Half Full?
This image was Selin Jessa’s entry in the 2010 Positive Posters International Poster Competition. Here’s…
How to Successfully Troll Facebook
Really, I’m not suggesting you do this…it’s for educational purposes so you can recognize it…
Twitter Automation #FAIL
Some people have this crazy idea that automating content to their Twitter profile will be…
Big News – I’m the New VP of Marketing for OneCoach
I’m pleased to announce that I am the new Vice President of Marketing for OneCoach,…
What Makes an Idea Go Viral?
Viral marketing is a hot buzzword these days. It’s a simple enough concept – get…
Has Traditional Media’s Use of Social Media Gone Too Far?
The local FOX affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth posted this hilarious spoof of TV media’s use…
Save Money and the Environment by Making Your Office Paperless
The idea of a paperless office has been around for years. The ability to realize…
Free Social Media Strategy Webinar – October 7
In conjunction with MicroAssist, I’ll be presenting a free webinar on creating an integrated social…
Free Wi-Fi Fail
UPDATE: As of late October, 2010, Central Market now has their wi-fi up and running….
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? It’s Not That Hard, Actually
A million bucks ain’t what it used to be, but it’s still far more money…
What’s on My Mind
I love word clouds, particularly of natural activity. If what you tweet is what you…
My Great Work Interview
I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Bungay Stanier a couple of years ago and…