How I Make Business Happen – An introduction to the new Basecamp
In this episode of How I Make Business Happen, I introduce you to some of the new features in the new Basecamp application by 37Signals. We live in a world where location is no barrier to collaboration...
View ArticleAt the Whiteboard-Using Savings to Grow Your Business
In this edition of At the Whiteboard, I continue the series of exploring different funding options. I cover the pros and cons of using your own savings to launch and grow your business. Using your...
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Get the full A to Z on podcasting with the Podcast Answer Man
If you are looking to build a great marketing platform, you can’t do much better than podcasting. People get to hear your voice. You can interview others, and your subjects’ followers can expand your...
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You’re not an ATM – Achieving Balance in Your Life
This is one of my all-time favorite posts when I wrote for Matt Jabs’ Debt-Free Adventure site. You can find the original post here. When I think about the reasons why I decided to start my own...
View ArticleAt the Whiteboard – Using Bank Capital to Grow Your Business
In this episode of At the Whiteboard, I explain how to use bank financing to grow your business the right way. I’ve been accused in the past of being “anti-debt”. I disagree. There are times when the...
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How the Podcast Answer Man made his business happen – MBHP011 (Podcast)
I conclude my two-part interview with the Podcast Answer Man, Cliff Ravenscraft. Cliff is the founder of the GSPN media network and world-renowned podcast consultant and educator. Cliff leads the...
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When you get your first big victory
When it comes to running your own business, there’s no better feeling than winning your first bid. I had the privilege of winning my first major contract in August 2012 for the Certified Management...
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The marketing lesson the NFL did not want to teach
If you think you can diminsh any part of your business without sacrificing your brand, you have not been paying attention to the National Football League (NFL) this season. The NFL team owners and...
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How can business planning give you more time?
I don’t know if this is a blessing or a curse, but I constantly think of new ideas. I can load a full page in my Drafts iPhone app with ideas to consider or implement. There’s just one problem – like...
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Be an Accidental Creative with Todd Henry – MBHP014 (Podcast)
Todd Henry joins me at the whiteboard for Session #14. Todd is the founder of The Accidental Creative and the author of his namesake book, “The Accidental Creative – How to Be Brilliant at a Moment’s...
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Focus on one thing at a time
My wife has told me for some time that I need to work on one thing at a time. The last couple of weeks have shown she is absolutely correct. photo credit: andres.thor via photopin cc I really enjoy...
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What’s the one message in your business planning?
As I continue my business planning for 2013, I have reached the point where I’m developing my marketing strategies. Revenue is important to any business, but it’s critical to a new business. I am...
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Five Burning Questions – Social Sharing
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, App.net, Google + – the list of social media sites is endless and appears to never stop. How can we every determine the best way to share our content through social media?...
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Why I finally moved to “Getting Things Done”
We all have great ideas, but execution separates dreamers from successful entrepreneurs. As Derek Sivers writes, “To me, ideas are worth nothing unless executed. They are just a multiplier. Execution...
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What is a multipotentialite? – With Puttylike’s Emilie Wapnick MBH032 (Podcast)
Welcome to Session #32 of Making Business Happen Radio! This is the podcast to help you build your business playbook. This episode is brought to you by the Whiteboard CMA Review. If you are looking to...
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How will you add value to the picnic?
I am not a big fan of the Black Eyed Peas’ music, but I respect their creativity and vision tremendously. This article from Fortune explains why I respect the group so much. Will.i.am, the Black Eyed...
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Start your exit planning immediately
Running a business is an incredibly rewarding experience. Business owners add value to the world, work with interesting people, and control their business destiny. Unfortunately, too many business...
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Why I chose Evernote for Getting Things Done – MBHP035 (podcast)
Welcome to Session #35 of Making Business Happen Radio! This is the podcast to help you build your business playbook. My goal is to help you become more profitable, productive, and prepared to grow...
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Why Marissa Mayer’s idea is right
Marissa Mayer has the right idea when it comes to improving Yahoo’s productivity and company culture. She is just doing a bad job of executing and communicating the decision. Mayer, Yahoo’s CEO, is the...
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My own pivot point
Sometimes in life, you have to know when to make the right pivot. photo credit: selva via photopin cc For nearly a year, I have run Whiteboard Business Partners. I have had some significant success,...
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