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Bloggers Lounge at SXSW
Ok, it’s my first day at SXSW, and I’ve already run into about 10 online friends in the first hour here at the Austin Convention Center.
I decided to start the day in the Bloggers Lounge, which most of the folks I’ve connected with online over the last many years. The lounge is set up with [...]
Behind The Firewall: Challenges
I’d like to take a minute and tell you a bit about the concept of Behind The Firewall and what this project is about.
Behind The Firewall is an ongoing project of Arik Hanson and myself to explore the uses of social media inside companies. Our goal is to uncover the ideas, recommendations, solutions, and experiences [...]
Surrounding Yourself for Success
Knowledgeable entrepreneurs do it all the time, why shouldn’t you?
We all know many knowledgeable people who help us navigate the pitfalls of career and life. Many times it’s family, friends and co-workers – of which there’s nothing wrong with listening & learning from.
However, what if you seek out and select new or additional influencers to augment what [...]
Is the iPad Apple’s Vista?
< warning >I’m not an Apple Fanboy, but I play one in this post< /warning >
Hardly, but I do have a point to make so hang with me.
In Windows Vista in 2007, Microsoft had rebuilt several portions of it’s operating system, installed a new device driver model & API, updated the UI for a more [...]
Personal Branding Magazine – Issue 9
There’s a magazine I’ve been contributing to for almost three years, and if you’re looking for a great resource on personal branding and career growth, I highly recommend it!
Summary: Volume 3, Issue 3 is about becoming so important to your company, your customers and the people around you, that they can’t live [...]
Next Stage Business Radio – Organization of the Week
I had the great opportunity to talk with Pamela Muldoon, host of Next Stage Business Radio. Our own Social Media Breakfast (SMBMSP) was highlighted as the organization of the week and I got to share some insights about our organization on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010.
Next Stage Business Radio brings “local and national experts, business owners, [...]
SMBMSP January 2010 Podcast
Show Date: January, 22nd, 2010
Produced by BellaMedia http://www.bellamediaonline.com
Hosts: Rick Mahn, Mykl Roventine, Brad Bellaver
Special Guest: Thomas Knoll http://twitter.com/thomasknoll
Join us for the January show in which we talk with Thomas Knoll about the startup culture and how it differs from the tech-heavy silicon valley to our own Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Upcoming events are talked about, and [...]
Changes and Challenges
Changes & Challenges
Challenges – the unique opportunity to see if we’re good enough. It lives within us all, and the organizations we work with as well. Do we really have what it takes? Can we really meet the expectations that are set without our control? Can we let go of control and still be able [...]
More resources to share
Its been awhile since I talked about sharing information, so I thought I’d drop this quick post and let folks know where I’m sharing some of the things I’m finding and reading around the web these days.
Google Reader Shared Items
The time tested, sharing features of Google Reader still apply. Some of this information in [...]
SMBMSP December 2009 Podcast
Yep, it’s that time again! Time for the SMBMSP podcast, just in time for the holiday’s. So sit back and share some eggnog & joy with the SMBMSP podcast crew as they relax next to the fire.
SMBMSP December 2009 Podcast – A very special holiday show Show Date: December 10, 2009 [...]
