I’ve had this slogan running through my head a lot lately. I don’t know where I heard it from or how it even got in my head. I’ve been telling myself that … tough times don’t last, tough people do. I’m fascinated with toughness. What breeds it? What creates it? How come some people seem […]
Investing in Yourself
If you don’t invest in yourself, who else is going to? So what does investing in yourself look like? I suppose this is different for everyone, but for me it means… continuing to educate myself so that I am valuable in the marketplace. reading, as much as I can. it means putting money into the […]
Testing, Testing, 1,2,3
I have done a terrible job testing different things for my companies. I have no idea whether any of my tag lines are good. I think they’re good, but I don’t really know because I’ve never tested them. How do I know if giving away a “free SEO and web audit” is the best way […]
Your Work Matters – Here’s the Proof
The best way to grow a business is to be of service. What is the change you are trying to make in the world? Who are you trying to impact? How are you trying to impact them? What are you willing to do to make that impact? For the past year, my sister has been […]
Where We Find Meaning
For my birthday, my wife bought me this awesome waterproof notepad and pencil for the shower. It’s great. You stick it on the tile with little suction cups and anytime I have a good idea or a thought, I write it down. I’ve had the same quote up there for a few weeks now. I […]
How to Get What You Want
I had a great conversation today with the owners of Lifestyle Frisco. During our conversation, they explained to me their strategy for bringing in new business. Check it out. Lifestyle Frisco is a local media business built around Frisco, Texas. They are just like a local magazine, except digital which makes them more dynamic. They […]