Archive for the 'General Ponderings' Category

Have You Ever Wondered What Other People Do?

As a product creator, you are probably mostly focused on your own stuff, quite naturally. You don’t really have time to worry about other people’s stuff unless it somehow affects your stuff.  But sometimes, it’s fun to take a look at what other people are working on. I very often ask people “What are you [...]

Give Testimonials As Often As You Can

When you purchase and enjoy and benefit a product, do you always give a testimonial to the seller? You know, testimonials are very important to sellers, and they are very important to you as a product creator.  And they are also important to other potential buyers of products you may have purchased. When you get [...]

Would Anyone Be Interested In This Cool & Beneficial Idea?

I was over at ProBlogger.net today and found an interesting post about the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog workbook. Darren is willing to help groups of bloggers in similar niches who want to go through the 31 Day course together by offering a discount on the book as well as a little promotion [...]

Can you FISH!?

Do you know about the FISH! Philosophy method of team building? Well, it’s a model to help build stronger relationships with coworkers and customers – it helps to build an inviting culture in the workplace.  The FISH! method was inspired by Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle (I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting) – [...]

Can You Commit? Blogging is an LTR

I wanted to share a post from ProBlogger today.  I think it’s pretty fitting with the 30-Day Blogging Challenge.  Since we’re all dedicated to posting in our blog every day for 30 days… what happens if a reader wants to begin a long term relationship with us when those 30 days are over?  Are you [...]

The Next Challenge is Upon Us

Ok, so I’ve committed to the next 30-day blog challenge. This time it’s conducted/hosted/facilitated by Dr. Jeanette Cates.  This challenge is starting in less than one month (!!!) after the one by Connie Ragen Green ended. I think some of the Fab 50 (completers of the last challenge) are now strategizing how to complete the [...]

What I’ve Accomplished in the Last 30 Days

I have completed Connie Ragen Green’s 30-day Blogging Challenge.  One of my challenge mates, Terrie Wurzbacher has suggested we compile a list of lessons learned.  I discussed in a previous post some of the benefits of the blogging challenge.  Today I want to list out what I’ve accomplished. First, I setup a Facebook page and [...]