I realize this post won't be for everyone. This is not a story about working 35-40 hours a week, going home and plopping down on the couch to watch TV. When I wrote "The Personal/Professional Blur" I explained that I don't have work from which I come home. I understand that some folks like fixing … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
How to maximize the value of your event
It's been about a week since we completed a successful event for ColorMetrix. The thing is we are not done creating and deriving value from the event yet; not by a long shot. So, it was with great interest that I read "Beyond Your Event" over on the M-Bossed blog. If there is event planning in your … [Read more...]
How I doubled my htc EVO battery life – Part 2
Since writing How I doubled my htc EVO battery life - Part 1, I've learned a few more things about maximizing the life of the Seidio Innocell 1750 mAh Slim Extended Life Battery for HTC EVO 4G (affiliate link) I chose to replace my factory battery. If you have not read the post mentioned above, I … [Read more...]
Follow Me, The Right Way
Several times in the last week I've observed signs, napkins and place mats that all say "Follow me[us] on Twitter[Facebook]." While I think this is great, I find it both amusing and alarming that more than half these messages do not contain the handle or URL to follow/connect with. The image above … [Read more...]
How social media opened the door to the 'Rainman' suite
I had the pleasure of organizing a party for my customers, colleagues and friends in what my friend Dan Wilde nicknamed "The Rainman Suite." A relationship developed through social media with Danielle Consiglio who manages the Luxor Las Vegas Twitter account provided the access necessary to have our … [Read more...]
How Thesis Theme makes managing blog post images easy
If you've been a reader here for any length of time, you know I utilize the Thesis Theme to power this site as well as several others. Because seldomly read documentation, I "discover" Thesis features almost daily. For example, I add an image to almost every post on this blog. For a few months, I … [Read more...]
How QR Codes can drive eyeballs to your website
It's time we have a discussion about QR Codes. Like many in the printing and graphic arts industry, I've been keeping a close eye on these little gems. I'm starting to see QR Codes everywhere; even in my sleep sometimes. I know it's a problem. I even have one that's uniquely Jim Raffel. You'll find … [Read more...]
How setting the agenda is the path to success
Ask yourself this: Are you waiting for instructions or figuring out what needs doing? If you are waiting for others to tell you what you need to be doing, you are not setting the agenda. I'm sure it's possible to be a business owner and wait around for work; but in the long run, doesn't that make … [Read more...]
Why you want to help start something
When Joe Sorge started Kitchen Table Companies (affiliate link) with Chris Brogan, he asked for my help filling the forums with useful and interesting content. I said yes because Joe is a friend; but that's not what this post is about. Instead, I learned the value of being a first mover in a … [Read more...]
Opportunity lies in the mistakes you make
The mistakes you make present opportunities. Next time you make a mistake, instead of panicking and getting mad at yourself, try this: Ask yourself how you can turn the mistake into a positive. Trust me, you normally can. First, if there is anyone to apologize to, do it immediately and show your … [Read more...]
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