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What’s Working: Action Report + The Cycle of an Online Business (Which are You In?)

by Robert on April 19, 2011 in Experiences, Stage 4: Business with 4 Comments

lifestyle business Whats Working: Action Report + The Cycle of an Online Business (Which are You In?)

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Resources Mentioned: RAQ, Mixergy, App Sumo, Corbett Bar, M6Method, Sean Ogle and HDR Photography, 3 Internet Marketing Secrets of the New Rich, Cath Duncan, Laurie Foley, Norcross, Craigslist, Google Forms, iThemes, 52 Rules of Thumb, Be like Water, Quotes by Mark Twain, JustAnswer, SupportSpace, Virtual Business Lifestyle, Ramit Sethi, Mailchimp, Evernote, Destination X

The image above came about by goofing around and getting my head on straight with the cycle of online business creation. It’s good to look at things that frame your actions. It’s similar to the M6 Method, a stellar framework for rapid business creation (reviewed by Corbett Barr, Virtual  Business Lifestyle, and Thrilling Heroics/Cody McKibben) and possibly by me if I ever get my butt into the city. The above is how I’ve approached online business creation and I was taking another look as things develop with my various ventures and core tech service/product site. I’m in the “make product available” stage and creating buzz there. The results from networking while having a very specific offering is doing wonders, but there are things to be scared of. What’s working and what isn’t below. Continue reading →

2 Minutes of Pictures to Inspire You (I have 17,885 days to live)

by Robert on April 15, 2011 in Experiences, Stream with 8 Comments

IMG 0512 2 Minutes of Pictures to Inspire You (I have 17,885 days to live)

What will you do with your last 17,000 (give or take a few thousand) days here?

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What’s the Point of Your Business?

by Robert on April 3, 2011 in Experiences, Stage 4: Business with No comments

seriously…what’s the point of business?

i’ve been asking for a lot of feedback, and i’ve been asking myself something constantly…what’s the point? as my business arm of this project has been relaunched, refocused, and brainstormed about for the umpteenth time, can you relate with the thought?

can you answer this questions about your idea? business? website? Continue reading →

Don’t Read This, Execute Instead

by Robert on March 29, 2011 in Experiences with No comments

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Seriously, get going. Get some feedback, execute on your idea.

Tell you more later, but you need this right now. I know I do. Feedback is a powerful driver, it creates better work and sales. Go get ‘em.


ITA Business March Goals

  • 1. [X] validate first specific service/training with mini launches, surveys, trades for feedback
    • * be as lean as possible. google forms, ask friends, craigslist
  • 2. [X] revisit how my homepage can present a crystal clear message. (complete, new model! narrowed obviousness and focus)
    • * [X] Convey “I am your IT guy”. I train, troubleshoot and set you up.
  • 3. [ ] 7 books to read this year -> [ ] booked solid, [ ] 52 rules of thumb, [X] art of non conformity, [ ] running lean, [ ] the lean startup, [ ] start over finish rich, [ ] the netwriting masters course
  • 4. [ ] schedule attendance at big convention -> no clue, suggestions around philadelphia? (NOT COMPLETED)
  • 5. [X] post re-launch announcement.
  • 6. [X] write free report from survey results and post to give it away
  • 7. [ ] write a few backlog posts on first launch subject, posts for WordPress & Websites Setup  (NOT COMPLETED)
  • 8. [X] complete wordpress and websites “build me one” proposal and agreement
  • 9. [X] make changes from feedback to visuals, and salespages
  • 10. [ ] connect with 3 bloggers to provide value to their audience…see what comes from it (NOT COMPLETED)
  • 11. [ ] order business cards (mock created, nor ordered)
  • 12. [X] launch, promote, and test out the first 2 month module!

 

Photo Credit: http://spaceoutt.blogspot.com/

Progress Report: Getting Feedback = Execution, The One Solution Problem and Controlling Influence

by Robert on March 22, 2011 in Experiences, Stage 4: Business with 2 Comments

mind control Progress Report: Getting Feedback = Execution, The One Solution Problem and Controlling Influence

Resources: Experience, BlogcastFM, Ramit Sethi’s Earn1k Course, 4 Hour Work Week Forums, Noah Kagan, Omnigraffle, Google Forms, Mixergy, Young Entrepreneur Forums, Craigslist, Mailchimp, WordPress

Despite writing about it for months, thinking I know better, and generally trying to skip over the “solve one specific need” argument when thinking about how to build a business…I finally gave in (sorta)…and it’s been amazing what’s happened since (sales, sense of progress, networking, and e-mail list growth to name a few things).

Today’s post will focus on recent progress surrounding entering a business mindset when you’re caught up trying to build “your stuff”, how to spur execution by lean startup methods via finding feedback, and managing influence once you’ve found feedback. Continue reading →

Wall Fuel: Stop Doing Now List and the Wisdom of Others

by Robert on March 16, 2011 in Experiences, Resources with 2 Comments

Photo1 3 Wall Fuel: Stop Doing Now List and the Wisdom of Others

Resources Mentioned: Matt Garland, Chris Guillebeau , Ramit Sethi, M6 Method, Blogcast FM

Today’s post is on the wisdom of others in the area’s of time management, monetizing your website, traffic, getting started, and being better. I’m passing on the gems I’ve found from the last week of reading, conversation, and online business building. These things stand out for effectiveness. Business updates very soon, lot’s to explain. Continue reading →

Why Do Detailed, Specific, Comprehensive E-mails Fail?

by Robert on March 11, 2011 in Experiences, Resources, Stage 4: Business with 5 Comments

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Today’s post will analyze the psychology of why e-mails with all the right information get ignored, deleted, and un-answered and offer tips on how to avoid having this happen when e-mailing those A-listers who can help make your online efforts a success. Hint: It’s not just because they’re too long. Continue reading →

The Un-Sexy of Setting up a Product, Putting the Cart before the Horse and a Mixergy Webinar (Plus Progress Report)

by Robert on March 1, 2011 in Experiences, Stage 4: Business with 1 Comment

Screen shot 2011 03 01 at 11.59.45 AM1 The Un Sexy of Setting up a Product, Putting the Cart before the Horse and a Mixergy Webinar (Plus Progress Report)

Resources Mentioned: andrew warner, mixergy.com, noah kagan, okdork.com, corbett barr, catherine caine, webex, mindnode pro, mailchimp, ejunkie

This post is large part update on the progress of the business, large part reflection from a webinar on “launching a product” I recently listened to over at mixergy.com from noah kagan (mint.com, Facebook) limited to 20 members. It includes mindmaps, documents you can use as templates, review and reflection. Continue reading →

The Snorkl Report, Trying is the First Step to Succeeding

by Robert on February 21, 2011 in Experiences, Guests with 6 Comments

snorkltv The Snorkl Report, Trying is the First Step to Succeeding

starting a blog can do wonderful things IF you make an effort. this project has sparked more inspiration, challenge, business and progress then i ever thought it would.

let that be a note to those on the edge to go ahead and give it a try.

along the way i’ve received notes of inspiration on how this blog has really helped people on their own journey (yes this one, i’m just as surprised). i’ve linked up with people i’d call my friends, and built some great symbiotic relationships as well as continue to charge on with my goals for life fulfillment.

you really need to start paying attention to this “internet economy”.

one of those relationships is that of Snorkle.tv and Carl Schooff who i’d like to introduce you to today. he gave an element of this crazy life design, entrepreneur, start building your own content “thing” a try and has had awesome results. i’m proud to share how he’s made his progress. Continue reading →

How Do you Build a Business?

by Robert on February 17, 2011 in Experiences, Stage 4: Business with 8 Comments

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Resources Mentioned: Mint.com, WordPress, The Art of Non Conformity, Clickbank

piece by piece by piece. that’s how. the quote goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day” and any online business endeavor certainly isn’t either. i’ve always reflected how it’s less about any amazing product or skill, and more about managing the various parts of business and sticking with it. there’s light at the end of the tunnel, at some point things will click. keep gaining experience and your path will become clear. here’s some clarity of my own.

i’ll share some progress, and reflect on some wisdom i’ve learned the last few months creating content.

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