business

Free Web Business Ideas

For years now, I’ve been asking myself if what I’m doing is really what I want to do with the rest of my life. The answer is, of course, no. That doesn’t take away from the value of walking through the necessary steps, however.
But today I made a decision that I wanted to share with [...]

When Personal Branding is Spread Too Thin

I’ve recently realized that I’m spread too thin. It’s obvious, actually, but painfully so since I became a father. Family comes first, and that’s not just a cliche to abuse. But in the realm of work and blogging and personal branding, I’ve put myself in the awkward position of owning too many websites and delegating [...]

Joining the Team at MarketNet

It’s my pleasure to announce that tomorrow I will be joining the search marketing team at MarketNet in Dallas. MarketNet is one of the few true full-service interactive marketing agencies in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. With a constantly growing staff of 30+ hard working, creative individuals, MarketNet has established itself as one of [...]

Copywriting is only a step

There are some career copywriters out there, who can make some seriously good money after 5-10 years of experience. I’m not throwing out the possibility of copywriting long-term, but it’s not the goal.
Long term, the goal is to write a collection of stories and other topical books that I think are sorely needed.
Copywriting was simply [...]

Looking for Creative Copywriting Jobs

After several years of writing search engine optimized copy, it’s time I refocused and took on more creative writing projects. Whether they be website copy, ads, campaign concepts, or whatever, I need to flex my creative muscles more often.
So, whether you’re promoting cell phones, movies, artists, blogs, websites, or special events, contact me if you’re [...]

Do What You Love

I’ve heard this advice countless times over the past decade. At first, I was the one saying it in a sort of complaining tone, trying to convince myself and all the other cubicled prisoners that there was more to life than repetitive office work. No one around me believed it, and I only hoped that [...]

Fearing the Job Interview

i went to bed last night buzzing with nervous tension. i rushed out and bought a suit late last night. being me, i chose to visit Nordstrom as my first store. big mistake.
problem #1: falling in love with the perfect suit.