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  • Writing 365: Simplify

    What’s on the iPod: Right. We’re having fun! Still on a mini-vacation and hopefully having a great time (I suspect so). Because it’s Friday and because I’m not here, I decided to share one of the marketing strategies from my Marketing 365 book. Thanks to everyone who bought it (got my first check on Monday!), and…

  • Injecting Objectivity

    What’s on the iPod: Nothing! I’ve gone fishing instead. 🙂 I’m north right now, hopefully catching large fish instead of inventing stories about ones that got away. Before I left, I interviewed company risk people for an article on odd risks. One in particular was a woman from the NRA. She shared some incredible stories…

  • Technology Fail

    What’s on the iPod: Brain Damage by Pink Floyd Rabbit! Daughter and I will be driving north right after her dental appointment today. It will be so nice to see the parents, and to see the “neighbors” at the other cottages along the river. They become part of your heart, and  another reason why a…

  • Monthly Assessment: July 2012

    What’s on the iPod:  Sweeter by Gavin DeGraw Some months I just can’t stand making myself accountable for my earnings and marketing. This, however, is not one of those months. It was a month in which I’d met my target earnings before the middle of the month. What is usually the slowest time of the…

  • Serenity Now!

    What’s on the iPod: In Your Light by Gotye The best thing – maybe the only thing – about working hard all weekend is when you actually accomplish something. We finished painting the guest bedroom. Once we sanded, moved out furniture, painted the ceiling, and decided on colors, we knocked out the painting in just…

  • Six Things Meditation Taught Me About Freelancing

    What’s on the iPod: I’m Shakin’ by Jack White If you missed Writers Worth this year, good news: I have a freebie for you. Yep — FREE. When you sign up for the semi-regular, infrequent newsletter I send out, you get a free PDF version of all the posts from this year’s celebration in one…

  • Simple Ways to Impress Clients

    What’s on the iPod: Little Boxes by Walk Off the Earth I had something unusual yesterday – a really good day. Okay, maybe it’s not that unusual, but I’m enjoying beyond belief this article I’m working on. The topic — strange risks companies have to deal with. So far, I’ve talked to Procter & Gamble…

  • Why They’ll Pay You

    What’s on the iPod: Numb by The Airborne Toxic Event Good day yesterday. The first session of the webinar went well – we had great questions from our attendees! I was glad I talked fast and was done a bit early, because there were plenty of questions to fill up the extra time. If you’re…