Posted on February 15, 2010
A lot of people were surprised when I brought out iFart. Until then, I was best known as an AdSense expert. I'd written a book that explained how to make... Continue Reading
Posted on February 14, 2010
It's been said that the only difference between men and boys are the price of their toys. I don't know if that's still true, but I do know that I've... Continue Reading
Posted on February 07, 2010
It was 1979 and I was fifteen years old. I remember staring at the magazine in pure lust. I turned page after page, gawking at the pictures and wishing I... Continue Reading
Posted on January 04, 2010
As December was coming to a close, I began to think of how I might help inspire you in the new year. I knew I would write something and post... Continue Reading
Posted on November 08, 2009
I have a confession to make. I am a packrat. It's not like when I die they are going to find stacks of National Geographic magazines in my house, but... Continue Reading
Posted on October 16, 2009
I seem to spend a lot of time on the road these days. I've been up and down the country, backwards and forwards, and from state to state. I've even... Continue Reading
Posted on October 14, 2009
What do people see when they look at you? Initially, they see your physical appearance. However, I believe our bodies are really a small part of who we really are... Continue Reading
Posted on August 26, 2009
I've made a lot of money out of Internet marketing. I live in a beautiful home in a wonderful part of the country. I work with some fantastic, clever, creative... Continue Reading
Posted on July 23, 2009
By now, you know that I am the creator of the world's most-talked about iPhone application, iFart Mobile. Although most people know me these days as the best selling author... Continue Reading
Posted on July 23, 2009
People create Internet businesses for all sorts of reasons. Some of them are looking to give up their J.O.B.s. Some dream of being of being their own boss. And others... Continue Reading
Posted on May 05, 2009
Today is my 45th birthday. The older you get, the less birthdays seem to matter. But today I feel very special and blessed. My wife woke me with sweet birthday... Continue Reading
Posted on March 24, 2009
When I went to my first Internet marketing conference I had a huge surprise. It wasn't the amount of information that I picked up sitting in the audience. And it... Continue Reading
Posted on February 28, 2009
I recently attended a mastermind event featuring some of the greatest thought leaders of our generation. Attendees included Tony Robbins, Alex Mandossian, Les Brown, Tony Hsieh, Ivan Misner, Chet Holmes... Continue Reading
Posted on January 10, 2009
It doesn't happen often. But it does happen. And when it does, I have to shake my head and wonder what some people are thinking. What am I talking about... Continue Reading
Posted on November 01, 2008
Me and my family traveled to Steamboat Springs for fall break this year. This has always been my favorite place to ski, but there is no skiing taking place here... Continue Reading
Posted on May 18, 2008
While speaking at Harv Eker's event, I wanted to demonstrate the power of the flip video camera. So I decided to shoot this brief video to show this incredible audience... Continue Reading
Posted on May 03, 2008
I came into the world without a goatee and mustache. Surprise, surprise. But sometime after I got married, I decided to give the goatee and mustache a try. It must... Continue Reading
Posted on April 27, 2008
I was helping my wife clean out the closet yesterday and I've got a feeling I didn't pick up a box correctly. Yesterday afternoon, my lower back began hurting... all... Continue Reading
Posted on April 11, 2008
I had an opportunty to sit down with Bart Baggett at Yanik Silver's Underground conference in Los Angeles in March. Bart is an interesting character (I'm being nice in case... Continue Reading
Posted on April 08, 2008
What would you do if you were able to come to my home and office and ask me whatever you wanted? Would you have some questions for me? Dave Woodward... Continue Reading
Posted on March 19, 2008
Last summer, Revenue Magazine did an interview with me to discuss The Next Internet Millionaire. Lisa Picarille put together a great piece that you can read here. But one of... Continue Reading
Posted on March 07, 2008
Wow, what an incredible day! Wait until you hear this. I thought it was going to be a day like every other day. But you never know what kind of... Continue Reading
Posted on February 15, 2008
My new blog has been up for over 24 hours now, and the verdict is in! Visitors to this site overwhelmingly approve of the look and feel of the new... Continue Reading
Posted on February 14, 2008
I've been blogging now for nearly five years. Honestly, I don't know why I didn't get started until 2003. Over the years, my blog has had several designs and the... Continue Reading
Posted on February 02, 2008
I recently won a Mac Mini in Marlon Sander's affiliate contest and wanted to show him how I was putting it to use. So I made this video and then... Continue Reading
Posted on January 27, 2008
The Benson Sculpture Garden is one of Loveland's most unique attractions. Placed in a beautiful outdoor settings with trees, ponds and bridges, this garden contains over 110 original sculptures from... Continue Reading
Posted on January 25, 2008
Over the past few years, I've spoken at a number of Internet marketing conferences. I've lost track of all the places I've been and have a hard time recalling all... Continue Reading
Posted on January 19, 2008
Have I mentioned that I love living in Colorado? Yes, I guess I probably have. I finally got around to resizing some photos that I have taken with my iphone... Continue Reading
Posted on January 16, 2008
I love living in Colorado. Ever since I moved my family here in February of 2007, I really can't imagine living anywhere else. I love the mountains. I love the... Continue Reading
Posted on November 15, 2007
I really love living on the front range in Colorado. Even though the mountains are static, the scenery around them is dynamic, making it seem like the view is continually... Continue Reading
Posted on July 10, 2007
I'm not a negative person. Generally, I've got a smile on my face and a bounce in my step. But the moment I got off the plane in Miami for... Continue Reading
Posted on June 26, 2007
Running your own business and making money online is fun. But if you don't stop to enjoy the blessings that come from having financial freedom... well, what's the point? I've... Continue Reading
Posted on April 30, 2007
I'm sitting at the airport in Atlanta, Georgia, awaiting my return flight to Colorado. After living on the front range for nearly three months, I already find myself missing the... Continue Reading
Posted on April 08, 2007
Easter morning. New beginnings. A reminder that although the world seems somewhat messy, there is hope. I must confess. I enjoy marshmallow peeps, coloring easter eggs and baskets filled with... Continue Reading
Posted on March 24, 2007
I am currently in the Nation's Capitol for an Internet marketing conference and I am the victim of a crime, even a felony. It happened while I slept. I was... Continue Reading
Posted on February 27, 2007
Colorado... the majestic rockies... snow-covered peaks. Ah... just another day in paradise. Enjoy the view! :-) Continue Reading
Posted on February 24, 2007
Saturday morning ramblings. I know, it might be Saturday afternoon or Sunday... or even Monday, when you receive this. Nevertheless, it's Saturday morning as a write. So there. :-P Here... Continue Reading
Posted on February 16, 2007
Change. It's the one constant we can depend on. Moving to Colorado has been a big change for me and my family. And it has not been without it's share... Continue Reading
Posted on February 09, 2007
Clutter. Our lives are full of it. And to be honest, I've never experienced more clutter in my life than right now. As I type this, movers are hauling my... Continue Reading
Posted on January 23, 2007
Change. It's one thing in life we can depend on. And it can be the thing that frightens us most. I've known people who don't like the least bit of... Continue Reading
Posted on November 30, 2006
If you read yesterday's entry, you'll see that we had a heck of a time getting home from Chicago to OKC. Our flight was cancelled and we ended up rescheduled... Continue Reading
Posted on November 27, 2006
Alright, we are now headlong into the holiday season, and I wonder... Would it be ok with you if I follow a rabbit trail today? I just want to get... Continue Reading
Posted on November 09, 2006
I regularly receive questions from my readers and subscribers. In fact, I get WAY too many questions to even begin to address them all. Today, I have a question for... Continue Reading
Posted on September 08, 2006
I am writing this entry from Heathrow Airport in London. I've been here with my family since August 30th and we're ready to be back on American soil. As of... Continue Reading
Posted on August 25, 2006
Citibank credit cards - I have them in my wallet. Why Citibank? Because these are American Airlines Aadvantage credit cards, and I charge absolutely everything in order to earn as... Continue Reading
Posted on June 17, 2006
Everyone has their pet peeves, present company included. Being Saturday, I had to go to the store for a couple different things. I needed to pick up a framed poster... Continue Reading
Posted on June 15, 2006
Who would have thought that my post about Arbonne would have generated so much discussion? Admittedly, it does get heated from time to time. But I have allowed the post... Continue Reading
Posted on June 12, 2006
Henderson Hills Baptist Church (HHBC) is located in Edmond, OK, just off I-35 at 15th street. This church, pastored by Dennis Newkirk, is a fast-growing contemporary church with a superb... Continue Reading
Posted on May 21, 2006
I feel a rant coming on. Yes, it is time for "Joel's pet peeve". So what's my beef today? It's fast food restaurants that treat you like a second class... Continue Reading
Posted on May 08, 2006
Friday, May 5th, was my 42nd birthday. So I decided that I would throw a virtual birthday party and invite some of my readers to join me! I scheduled a... Continue Reading
Posted on May 06, 2006
Got a question? I've got an answer. I'm not promising the RIGHT answer. But I do have an answer. If you ask me who won the World Series in 1978... Continue Reading
Posted on April 13, 2006
I like the food at The Cracker Barrel. It's usually pretty good, whether we go there for breakfast or dinner. They have done a great job of positioning themselves as... Continue Reading
Posted on April 05, 2006
Last week, I wrote about my encounter with Vern Troyer, the actor who portrayed "Mini Me" in the Austin Powers movies. It didn't go all that well. Regardless, I just... Continue Reading
Posted on March 25, 2006
I can't tell you how many times people have walked up to me at Yanik Silver's Underground Seminar and said, "You're Joel Comm!" Usually, I get a dumbfounded look on... Continue Reading
Posted on February 24, 2006
Three months ago, I told you that my cholesterol levels were high. My LDL (bad cholesterol) was approximately 138. My total cholesterol was 214. My primary care physician immediately wanted... Continue Reading
Posted on February 18, 2006
Ok, so it's February 18th. But the snow is blanketing the ground in the Oklahoma City area and it finally feels just a little bit like Christmas. Well, winter at... Continue Reading
Posted on February 05, 2006
There's only one thing I hate worse than email spam. It is junk fax spam. I got a fax machine so that I could send and receive important documents for... Continue Reading
Posted on January 14, 2006
I'm in San Francisco, which is over 1000 miles from home. I'm attending Harlan Kilstein's Six-Figure Copywriting conference (which I am scheduled to speak at tomorrow and Sunday). The conference... Continue Reading
Posted on January 14, 2006
I'm in San Francisco, which is over 1000 miles from home. I'm attending Harlan Kilstein's Six-Figure Copywriting conference (which I am scheduled to speak at tomorrow and Sunday). The conference... Continue Reading
Posted on January 06, 2006
No, I didn't buy the entire company. But I did purchase some Yahoo stock last year. It appears to have been one of my better stock decisions. Continue Reading
Posted on December 29, 2005
You would think moving websites from one location to another would be an easy task. Think again. Continue Reading
Posted on December 27, 2005
Many people take the week between Christmas and New Years Day as a vacation. Not me. There is simply too much to do. Continue Reading
Posted on December 18, 2005
About eight years ago, a friend turned me on to the music of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Their work can be described as bombastic and theatrical rock and roll with a... Continue Reading
Posted on December 12, 2005
I've felt my blog pulling me.. drawing me... Continue Reading
Posted on December 06, 2005
Yesterday morning, M told me she didn't feel well. Around 11 am, I realized that I didn't feel too good either. By 12 noon I left the office and wasn't... Continue Reading
Posted on December 02, 2005
The numbers are bad. If you are fan of the television show, Lost, you know exactly what that phrase means. However, in my case it means something entirely different. Continue Reading
Posted on November 25, 2005
"Bush is stupid" is always a great way to start a conversation. Seriously... bold, definitive statements are the doorway from which we can expand our knowledge base and increase in... Continue Reading
Posted on November 24, 2005
We awoke at 8 am so, preparing for our Thanksgiving journey to Chicago. You won't believe how smoothly that journey went. Continue Reading
Posted on November 21, 2005
I am sitting in Chicago O'Hare airport reflecting on this past weekend. Yes, I am taking the long way home from North Carolina, but you do what you gotta do... Continue Reading
Posted on November 06, 2005
I am currently in Los Angeles attending Armand Morin's Big Seminar, an Internet marketing conference unlike any I have previously attended. This is Armand's sixth conference of this nature (he... Continue Reading
Posted on October 27, 2005
I wanted to say "thank you" to those of you who have emailed or left comments on my blog in support of me and my family in the loss of... Continue Reading
Posted on October 26, 2005
My favorite Aunt in the whole world is my Aunt Joan. She is my mother's younger sister and I have some fantastic memories of her from my childhood. She was... Continue Reading
Posted on October 15, 2005
It's one of those days. My eyes are watery. My nose is stuffy. My body is achy. And I don't want to do anything. The common cold strikes once again. Continue Reading
Posted on October 03, 2005
Mary was out of town at a conference yesterday, so I wanted to find something fun for the kids and myself to do together. Last week, I found out that... Continue Reading
Posted on October 01, 2005
I received an 8 1/2" x 11" envelope today addressed to my business. Real official looking stuff. I open it up and it is a notice of estimated cash payment... Continue Reading
Posted on September 02, 2005
Man, I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these babies for quite some time. Now that I've got one, you ought to see the smile on my... Continue Reading
Posted on July 25, 2005
You never know which blog entries are going to stir the most controversy or interest. Here are a few posts in which the conversation seems to keep going and going... Continue Reading
Posted on July 16, 2005
It's been a long day. We just got back from Westcliffe, Colorado, where my family and I have spent an extremely refreshing week at family camp. Take beautiful surroundings (the... Continue Reading
Posted on July 11, 2005
Where in the world am I? Why so silent lately? I'm here. Camp HornCreek Having a fabulous time. Terrible Internet connection. More later. Bye! Continue Reading
Posted on June 06, 2005
Are you reading my blog? I know. Silly question. I ask because I ran into a friend at IHop yesterday and I found out that he reads by blog from... Continue Reading
Posted on May 14, 2005
I love my blog. I love that I can share whatever thoughts and ideas come my way and that people actually enjoy reading it. And I guess it really doesn't... Continue Reading
Posted on May 05, 2005
I have been in Atlanta, Georgia since Monday, attending an Internet conference. On Monday, I played golf with some of the guys, if you can call it "playing golf". I... Continue Reading
Posted on April 30, 2005
I've registered a new domain for the sale of my Google AdSense ebook. The testimonies keep pouring in from people who have read the ebook and are making more money... Continue Reading
Posted on April 22, 2005
Is it that I have nothing to say? Or perhaps I have much to say and am waiting for just the right moment? Only time will tell... Continue Reading
Posted on April 11, 2005
It took me nearly ten years of being online, but I have finally figured out that there is more than one way to skin an Internet kitty. I've been trying... Continue Reading
Posted on March 02, 2005
A few years back, I was into selling on ebay big time. Since I am collector of old computer games, I found a market for like-minded collectors on ebay, reselling... Continue Reading
Posted on February 15, 2005
I had a nightmare of a day yesterday, mostly due to problems with one of my web servers. The computer kept slowing down to a crawl and then locking up... Continue Reading
Posted on February 14, 2005
You know the kind I am talking about. The wife is sick, so I am up early to take them to school. The server is crashing, so I am on... Continue Reading
Posted on January 19, 2005
About a month ago, Mary got pulled over for speeding. The cop let her off the hook for whatever reason, but he noticed that the tags on the minivan had... Continue Reading
Posted on January 17, 2005
Perhaps I am trying to do too much. My site roster continues to multiply and I keep thinking up ideas for more. The majority don't make any money, but the... Continue Reading
Posted on January 10, 2005
We are in the process of designing a new home which we intend to build this year. A few years ago, we bought two acres of land in our city... Continue Reading
Posted on January 06, 2005
I've been reviewing the log files from this site and found out some interesting stuff. Following is a list of the most popular blog entries, along with reasons why the... Continue Reading
Posted on December 09, 2004
Someone on Deal of Day introduced me to an amusing online toy today. It is called The Mini Mizer, where you can picture yourself as a Lego character. Created by... Continue Reading
Posted on December 07, 2004
And I thought it was going to be as simple as getting on an airplane... Our flight home was initially scheduled for 6:30 pm, putting us into OKC around 8:30... Continue Reading
Posted on December 06, 2004
It has been a whirlwind long weekend in the suburbs of Chicago. We flew in late Thursday to celebrate my nephew's Bar Mitzvah. Friday night was a family dinner at... Continue Reading
Posted on November 26, 2004
On Thanksgiving Day, I did what any respectable guy would do. Besides stuffing my face, I took some time to browse the sale papers for Friday's big bonanza. I found... Continue Reading
Posted on November 16, 2004
I really have been too busy to blog. I keep coming up with ideas for new web sites (I've got TWO sites planned for launch within 2 weeks). I've begun... Continue Reading
Posted on October 24, 2004
Me and my family spent the last four nights in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, one of our favorite places to visit in the fall. The Ozarks rise to almost 2000 feet... Continue Reading
Posted on July 31, 2004
Mary and I attended a marriage conference at our church the past two days. It featured Gary and Michael Smalley of the Smalley Relationship Center. Gary is a best-selling author... Continue Reading
Posted on June 21, 2004
I have been sick for three weeks now. I'm not complaining. I rarely get ill, so this is just unusual. I don't know that I have ever coughed my head... Continue Reading
Posted on June 14, 2004
I've been coughing for two weeks now and feel like absolute crud today. Going to see the doctor. Blech. Continue Reading
Posted on May 22, 2004
Satellites are roaming the atmosphere, seeking out interesting sites. Actually, Microsoft's Terraserver contains 3.3 tera-bytes of high resolution USGS aerial imagery and USGS topographic maps. Basically, you can get an... Continue Reading
Posted on May 21, 2004
I recently read a book that has given me much to think about. It is called The Dream Giver, by Bruce Wilkinson (of The Prayer of Jabez fame). The Dream... Continue Reading
Posted on May 06, 2004
It happened. It was bound to sooner or later. Actually, it happened right on schedule. When I was a young lad, a teenager, I remember thinking that forty was a... Continue Reading
Posted on May 04, 2004
I am one proud papa tonight. Zachary has been taking piano lessons since he was five years old. It took him a while to get going, but he has steadily... Continue Reading
Posted on April 30, 2004
I hate dealing with insurance. When you pay a premium, you are betting that you will need to make a claim. With health insurance, you are betting that you are... Continue Reading
Posted on April 27, 2004
I just haven't had a lot to say lately. I've been working on developing some new sites. Check these out. QuotesPlace.com - interesting quotes from famous people, movies, books, proverbs... Continue Reading
Posted on April 02, 2004
No entries this week because I have been out of town. In Texas, actually, feeding one of my hobbies. I am a collector of old computer games. I grew up... Continue Reading
Posted on March 22, 2004
Really. I have nothing to say today. Continue Reading
Posted on February 09, 2004
I've been dabbling with the domain name industry recently. Back in the Internet boom, people were buying up domain names and reselling them for a bucketload of cash. After the... Continue Reading
Posted on January 29, 2004
Found this great site as a result of visiting Joel Blain's blog. Thanks Joel! MyWorld66 has a great tool that allows you to input the countries and/or states you have... Continue Reading
Posted on January 13, 2004
I have been wanting to get my hands on a PDA/phone that would allow me to have wireless access to the web and email. The technology is finally at a... Continue Reading
Posted on January 07, 2004
Even though I have been into computers since I was fourteen, I am pleased to say that I have never been a "nerd". 30.952380952380952% of me is a huge nerd... Continue Reading
Posted on January 06, 2004
When I look back on the past few years of technological advancements, several computer-driven products cause me to wax eloquently. My iPaq 3835 has been a trusty PDA for almost... Continue Reading
Posted on December 13, 2003
We got hit with a snowstorm last night! It was one of those rare monents in Oklahoma. It is absolutely beautiful outside and I took the kids sledding this morning... Continue Reading
Posted on December 08, 2003
Things have been hectic lately. Lots of traveling. One month on the road with family. One week in Chicago with family over Thanksgiving. Three nights in Boulder, Colorado for an... Continue Reading
Posted on November 24, 2003
Today the four of us hopped on a plane to Illinois, where we are visiting my family in the North Shore suburbs. We'll be here all week. However, my mom... Continue Reading
Posted on November 23, 2003
Mary and I had the opportunity to escape for a rare "date night" last night, and what a great night it was! We started the evening with dinner at Cascata... Continue Reading
Posted on November 21, 2003
About six years ago, a friend of mine introduced me to a new Christmas CD by The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For those not familiar with the band, they are all rock... Continue Reading
Posted on September 23, 2003
This one is close to home. In fact, it is in my home! Mary has created a new site called "Homeschool-U". It allows her to document the education of our... Continue Reading
Posted on August 19, 2003
Yes, it's true. I sell Tupperware and I'm not ashamed! There are plenty of men who sell Tupperware. Stop snickering. Buy some now. Actually, I don't have to do... Continue Reading
Posted on August 06, 2003
Tonight, Rusty and I are going to see Weird Al Yankovic in concert. Ever since having heard his eBay song, my friend has been playing it over and over. Since... Continue Reading
Posted on August 03, 2003
. . . . . It's just one of THOSE mornings... Continue Reading
Posted on July 30, 2003
Yes, it's true. I have been a Presidential Advisor. At least that's what Mary tells me. About 10 years ago, I was shopping at Best Buy on Central Expressway in... Continue Reading
Posted on July 29, 2003
I decided to go check out the new Aspen Athletic Club that is opening just 1.5 miles away from our house. Mary and I have been talking about joining a... Continue Reading
Posted on July 17, 2003
Pre-order Indiana Jones DVD trilogy. No DVD collection is complete without these. Pondor feedback left by you regarding our plans to take a one-month family road trip. Stop. Smell roses... Continue Reading
Posted on July 14, 2003
As many of you know, my wife and I homeschool our children. We are considering doing something "crazy" this fall. We're tossing around the idea of taking a month-long family... Continue Reading
Posted on July 12, 2003
Around 6 p.m. Friday evening, the connection to all our servers went kaput. We are on a T1 line, so I contacted our ISP to find out what the deal... Continue Reading
Posted on July 05, 2003
Get on the treadmill. You are getting fat again. Don't get too addicted to Star Wars Galaxies, even though your character is starting to rock. Oh, and watch out for... Continue Reading
Posted on June 26, 2003
Bought an ultra-cool cell phone today. It's a Sanyo 8100 for the Spring PCS network. It's extremely lightweight and is loaded with cool features, not the least of which is... Continue Reading
Posted on June 25, 2003
I have had more computers than I can count. For years, I have said that my NEXT computer would be a Dell. However, I have usually chosen to build my... Continue Reading
Posted on June 16, 2003
No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Life has just been busy this week. I'll be picking up a dot.com story and other topics this week. Stay... Continue Reading
Posted on June 09, 2003
Today, I am eight-years old for the second time. Sure, I carry myself in the body of a 39-year old. I'm hairier and heavier than the last time I turned... Continue Reading
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