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Why I Won't Be Starring in an Infomercial

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:02:15 -0700

Earlier this year I received a Facebook message from a person representing a well-known author and speaker who has done quite well in the infomercial space.

I was told their group was interested in meeting with me to explore the possibility of creating an infomercial that would feature me and teach people about the opportunity for making money on the Internet.

Now I have received calls similar to this many times before. Usually it turns out that it is a studio looking for people to pay them to film an infomercial. In other words, they are selling airtime for their program.

I run from those "opportunities".

But this call was different.

Would I get sucked into the world of late-night infomercials?

Overcome the Biggest Hurdle to Your Own Online Business

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:18:45 -0700

Have you ever thought of launching an online business to be a lot like running a race, but with plenty of hurdles in the way?

I did an interview today and the person asking me questions wanted to know what the biggest hurdle is that people face when running an online business.

Is it search engine optimization?

Is it social media?

Is it product development?

I laughed and replied that none of those were the most common obstacle.

The Internet Marketing World Cup - What's the Score?

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:33:42 -0700

I received an email solicitation today to take part in an alleged competition that is due to take place starting in October.

It's called (brace yourself...)

"The Internet Marketing World Cup" (goooooooooalllll!)

It is likely you will be hearing more about this in the future so I thought it would be interesting to dissect it and share some thoughts.

The Barefoot Executive: Carrie Wilkerson

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:27:48 -0700

Carrie Wilkerson is the Barefoot Executive, and President of the Association of Work at Home Women. She offers online business strategies to those who work from home.

I got the backstory on her works and divulge an announcement on a new book that will Reclaim Your Time, Increase Your Income and Give Yourself the Lifestyle Freedom You Can Only Imagine.

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#24 - Microsoft Flight Simulator

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:11:02 -0700

Who doesn't dream of the extraordinary feeling of taking to the air like a bird?

While that sensation can only be simulated in this life, we are fortunate to live in a time where air travel is commonplace.

But even though people CAN fly, I think it is safe to say that I will never pilot an aircraft. I am forever relegated to passenger status.

However, one of the earliest computer games I ever played put me behind the controls in the cockpit. For many years, I was hooked on flight simulator games.

The earliest was simply called "Flight Simulator" and it was created by a company called subLOGIC.

Modern Entrepreneurship Opportunities with Cameron Johnson

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:39:35 -0700

I get to meet a number of interesting people in my travels.

A couple years ago I met one of the stars of Oprah's reality show, The Big Give. His name is Cameron Johnson and he is a serial entrepreneur.

Cameron started his first business when he was NINE years old!

Listen in to this broadcast of The Joel Comm Show and find out what Cameron did to get Donald Trump's attention. We discussed a lot about being an entrepreneur and recognizing opportunities.

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Vibram Five Finger Shoes - How to Have Wookie Feet

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:19:07 -0700

It was a year ago that we were in Estes Park, Colorado with some friends when my son told me he wanted a pair of Vibram Five Finger Shoes.

Being completely out of touch, I was thinking "You want vibrating shoes?"

"Dad", he said. "They are Vibram Five Finger shows"

So I took him to the store and he showed me the shoes.

I had seen toe socks before because my teenage daughter would wear multi-colored versions of them.

But I had never seen a masculine-looking toe sock with a matching shoe.

How to Wait Tables - A Customer's Perspective

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:33:29 -0700

I'm not a very good cook, so I tend to eat out a lot.

I don't do a lot of fancy dining, but it's not unusual to find me and my family at a national chain or local diner.

My experiences as a patron of restaurants has helped clarify what I believe makes a good waiter and what makes a bad waiter.

Waiting tables is a difficult job. Hectic kitchens... unruly customers... angry cooks... wrong orders... heavy platters... the list goes on. I have never waited tables, but I did work in fast food when I first started working.

There are plenty of guides online for how to wait tables. Most of them are written from the perspective of a restaurant manager and what they believe is important.

My approach is a little different. I'm going to share some of my biggest waiting table pet peeves with you. Maybe some will agree with me and others will disagree. This is just my perspective.

What's Wrong with Internet Marketing?

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:38:18 -0700

There's a very disturbing trend taking place in the Internet marketing world. I am specifically referring to the Infoproduct "make money online" niche.

I've had one foot in this market for the past few years, but I am increasingly dismayed by what I see happening.

I say "one foot" because my products and services are very diverse and most are not in the IM niche.

However, it's time someone came forward to draw a line in the sand. Since I don't see my peers doing it, I am willing to take the risk. It's too important to ignore.

Being a Go-Giver Like Bob Burg

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:39:53 -0700

Bob Burg, Speaker and Bestselling Author of The Go-Giver and Endless Referrals, discusses the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and how that can be used to dramatically increase effectiveness and happiness at work and at home.

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Social Media Expert Brian Solis

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:37:52 -0700

Joel welcomes FutureWorks Principal and recognized Author, Brian Solis. They discuss their mutual thoughts and opinions on social media, as well as their experiences with Facebook.

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A Talk with My Biggest Fan

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:39:06 -0700

Allow me to introduce you to my biggest fan.

Sheila Simkin is a grandmother many times over. She is an avid world traveler who has been on every continent.

She read my book, The AdSense Code, a number of years ago. As a result, she got bit by the blogging bug.

Now her site, TravelsWithSheila.com, receives thousands of visits each month.

Sheila is passionate about sharing her travel experiences with others, and encouraging them to see the world on a budget.

Not only is Sheila my biggest fan. She is also my mother.

Wells Fargo Bank Doesn't Want My Business

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:13:57 -0700

Is "change" coming to Wells Fargo Bank?

I'm in Henderson, Nevada at Green Valley Ranch preparing to speech at James Malinchak's Millionaire Success Secrets event.

The topic for my talk is "How to Get Google to Send You Money", which is about making money with AdSense.

As part of my AdSense presentation, I use $50 - $75 in pennies to illustrate how little clicks add up to real money.

So every time I visit a new town to do my presentation, I need to locate two props... up to $75 in pennies and a clear fish bowl, jar or vase to pour them in.

KaChing: How to Run an Online Business that Pays and Pays

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:24:04 -0700

You know, writing and launching a book is a lot like welcoming a new family member.

It takes time, planning and then there is the anticipation. Finally, the moment arrives.

Well, that moment is here...

Today is the official launch of my new book!

Over the years I've released a number of books.

Making the Most Out of Publicity

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:37:57 -0700

Dan Janal is an in-demand, dynamic keynote speaker on internet marketing, social media marketing, and publicity. He tells us how you can make good from a publicity opportunity that might not have reached your expectations.

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