Coca Cola calls itself "The Real Thing." Rappers tell each to "keep it real." Teenagers are told to "be true" to themselves. Continue Reading

Consumerism has a way of telling us what we want without really knowing who we are. It's safe to assume that most of us want to be healthy, have significant relationships and not carry any debt. But that doesn't mean we all want to have a six-pack, bed as many people as we can or be incredibly wealthy. You would think that those are the ultimate goals for life, according to Madison Avenue. It's just... Continue Reading

How do you feel about celebrities? Are you in awe when you meet someone that is well-known? Do you get nervous when speaking with them? Do you attribute value to people based on their status? How do you treat those that appear to have achieved the level of status, wealth, fame or power that you may aspire to? Continue Reading

Warning: What you are about to read is highly controversial. It is literally laced with controversy. Controversy is oozing out of its very pores. Unless you are prepared to be challenged to the core, you should probably stop reading now. Otherwise, I hope you are sitting down. Things are about to get interesting... Continue Reading

I've put a lot of hours into World of Warcraft. Maybe some would say that I've put too many hours into World of Warcraft. But I enjoyed that time, so those people are wrong. Continue Reading

To someone who's never built a website, never tried to run a blog, never done more than leave a comment at the bottom of an article, becoming an online entrepreneur can look a little scary. It continues to look scary right up until they try it. Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D.) Recently, I had a very candid conversation with an entrepreneur whom I've known for a long time but who has never shown much interest in elevating service at his business. During that conversation he said something like, "Joseph I know you believe service is an important value proposition and intuitively it makes sense, BUT I can't monetize the value of service." Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D.) Recently, I had a very candid conversation with an entrepreneur whom I've known for a long time but who has never shown much interest in elevating service at his business. During that conversation he said something like, "Joseph I know you believe service is an important value proposition and intuitively it makes sense, BUT I can't monetize the value of service." Continue Reading

I've been a public speaker for a number of years. Whether I am keynoting, conducting a workshop or doing a breakout session, I am passionate about my subject matter. Everyone has different purposes for speaking. I do it because I must. I am strangely compelled and driven to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with others. And when I speak, I have three goals in mind. Continue Reading

So much of building an Internet business is simple. You don't need to know HTML any more. You don't need to mess around with ftp uploaders or hire designers. These days you can buy a ready-made template, plug in the ad systems and just paste in the content you need. And that's where things start to get tricky. Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Joseph A Michelli Ph.D.) Last week we talked about the importance of having a customer-centric business approach. But how exactly do you go about becoming a business like The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company that adds value though service excellence and desired experience? I take my clients through a very systematic process with delivery of that process adapted to the needs of their business. Typically this journey begins with an honest assessment of... Continue Reading

A lot of people were surprised at the success of iFart Mobile. Apple had brought out this incredible device - a phone that was a computer and a camera and could do just about anything except make coffee and add the sugar. Continue Reading

(Written by guest contributor Loral Langemeier) When most people think about the state of the current economy, their first thought is almost never "What a great time to start a business!" But the truth is the timing couldn't be better. Financial freedom is attainable in any economic climate. You just need to know how to fit in and find your angle. Continue Reading