Entering the Free Agent Market
Pardon the sports analogy, but if you know me you understand that baseball is regularly on my brain. A week and a half ago, Jon Loomer became a free agent. And since I’m sticking with a sports analogy,...
View ArticleCareer Key: Think Like a Kid
What do you wanna be when you grow up? Michael’s response to this simple question is probably quite similar to that of others his age. Michael shoots for the stars. And he knows exactly what he wants...
View ArticleBusiness Tip: Remember What is Important
It’s easy to get lost in a sea of invoices, bills, statistics, emails and to-do-lists. I know that I’m back-logged right now. But Father’s Day has been a good reminder to focus on what is important....
View ArticleA Personal Look Back: The Day It All Changed [Part 1]
This is part of a series of posts that I will be writing every Thursday during the month of August about my continuing journey to start a profitable online business. It will include lessons learned,...
View Article2 Years Later: From Laid Off to Successfully Doing Uncomfortable Things
Two years ago today, I received the most important call of my career. I always dreamed of starting my own business. But there were far too many reasons not to do it. I had three kids and the security...
View ArticleLessons Learned One Year After Starting a Private Membership Site
A year ago today, I was making my final plans to announce my new membership: The Power Hitters Club. This was new territory for me. Up until this point, monetizing progressed as follows: AdSense on...
View Article11 Lessons for Struggling Entrepreneurs
[NOTE: I know I typically fill these pages only with articles and tutorials about Facebook ads. This time, however, I’m taking a slight turn to reflect on entrepreneurship and building a business. If...
View Article5 Years of Business Firsts
My voice trailed off and my body trembled as I finished the call. It was five years ago today, and I had been laid off. Again. It was the second time in two and a half years. The first time you could...
View ArticleFrom Nothing
No job. No money. No experience. No confidence. In late August of 2011, I started a business from nothing. This is the first in a series of posts exploring the topic of entrepreneurship and my journey...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: Find Your Purpose with 17 Questions
[NOTE: This is the second in a series of posts exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: Find Your Content Focus
[NOTE: This is the third in a series of posts exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: Affiliate Marketing and the Balance of Trust
[NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of posts exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: Self-Care in a World Without Structure
[NOTE: This is the fifth in a series of posts exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: Software and Apps I Use
[NOTE: This post continues a series exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while building my...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: Promoting Products with Email
[NOTE: This post continues a series exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while building my...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: On Theft, Piracy and Buying from Thieves and Pirates
[NOTE: This post continues a series exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while building my...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: On Pricing and Discounts
[NOTE: This post continues a series exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while building my...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: The Fear of Failure
[NOTE: This post continues a series exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while building my...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: 7 Reasons Why Content is Required
[NOTE: This post continues a series exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while building my...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
[NOTE: This post continues a series exploring the topic of entrepreneurship. While my focus has and will continue to be on Facebook ads, I have plenty to share about what I’ve learned while building my...
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