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So I'm going to do an online show on Technology and the Economy.

So last week, I was, well, coerced into doing an online show. It became a show about the impact of the economy on technology, two areas of which I have some expertise, and people got to ask me questions live, and I answered them. So I’m going to do a show, as a trial, twice… Continue reading So I'm going to do an online show on Technology and the Economy.

13 Tips for Avoiding Panick During the Economic Recession

Got Depression and Economic blues? To say you’re not alone would be an understatement. People are radically pulling back on their spending, scared to open their 401k statements, and simply shaking in their boots. In these hard times, people panic, especially when they don’t understand what exactly is going on. For the next few weeks… Continue reading 13 Tips for Avoiding Panick During the Economic Recession

The Two Questions To Ask Yourself Before Embarking on a New Business or Project

Before I embark on any project, I ask myself two very important questions. After I’ve evaluated the viability of the business idea, these become the focal point of how I move forward. You’re doing yourself and others a disservice if you aren’t asking these questions as well. 1) Will this venture create real value for… Continue reading The Two Questions To Ask Yourself Before Embarking on a New Business or Project

Priorities, Productivity, and Focus – Not Overextending Yourself

It’s been a while everyone, but I wanted to talk about why it’s been a while. Hopefully you’ll be able to gain something from this little insight. I’ve been overextending myself. Isn’t that always fun? Workaholics always like taking on more and more projects until they hit a point where they realize it’s dropping their… Continue reading Priorities, Productivity, and Focus – Not Overextending Yourself

My Panel with iJustine, Walt Ribeiro, and Gary Vaynerchuk at the New Media Expo

Live streaming video by Ustream I hosted a panel on the future of online video on behalf of Mashable. If you missed the live stream, you have the chance to watch the recording of the show – it’s intense and hilarious! Highlights include Toy cars driving over my foot Live root beer tasting Audience questions… Continue reading My Panel with iJustine, Walt Ribeiro, and Gary Vaynerchuk at the New Media Expo

Ten Things I've Learned Since I Became Phoneless

For those of you who haven’t been following my Twitter updates (shame on you!), you’ll know that I’ve been phoneless since Sunday. My phone can no longer charge, I don’t have a way to replace that battery, etc. You get the idea. And although it’s sucked at times, it really hasn’t been all that bad… Continue reading Ten Things I've Learned Since I Became Phoneless

Seven Things People Do That Kill Presentations

I gave a talk last week at the SocialDevCamp last Saturday on Social Media for business. I also had the opportunity to watch many presentations, both good and not-so-good. I’ve had some great training on presentations from Northwestern (particularly Surepayroll founder Troy Henikoff) and notice where people go right and where people go wrong with… Continue reading Seven Things People Do That Kill Presentations