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The Way To Hire Right
The Truth in Technology Hiring right now is crazy. I'm not talking about people who don't want to work, or anything like that. I'm talking about the fact, in technology, that it's crazy to try to find talented folks right now because everyone's looking and the competition is hot! But sometimes we look the wrong...
Can a Solo Developer Exist in WordPress?
There's been a lot of talk about companies, hosting companies specifically, buying up plugins. With all the consolidation, people have started wondering, out loud, if a solo developer can still exist in the WordPress ecosystem of today. They note that there's no formal method for such a solo developer to monetize their efforts. And how...
Plugin Developers, Don't Ignore This Growth Strategy
There's this riddle / puzzle that I heard as a kid. A guy is standing at the window of his office, in a 24 story building. He decides he's done and jumps. Halfway down, he hears a phone ring and immediately regrets his decision. The guy who shared the riddle with me asked why. I...
Analyzing the Competition
Why is is important to analyze the competition? Anytime I hear someone say, \"we don't have any competition,\" I know two things. First, they are defining competition incorrectly. Second, they're in for trouble when it comes to growth. It's why I think it's critical to spend consistent and continued effort analyzing the competition. But why...
When Automation Goes Too Far
Some of my posts are longer and detailed and show you how to do things, like this recent one on building a membership site. Other posts are shorter - but still useful - like this one about one-click checkouts and my Hollywood debut. But some, like today's, are short as they're written on the WordPress...
Are You Building a Community Around Your Business?
Sometimes You Don't Even Notice It... It took me several events to notice a dynamic that existed. My friend Jennifer runs several events and I almost didn't catch it. But after participating in two or three, I started realizing that I was seeing some of the same people at each event. The same thing happened...
Are You Learning The Wrong Lesson?
That Time I Got Caught Shoplifting I had a tiny allowance growing up. It's not like I needed the money for anything. I'm talking about pre-driving age. So the money was just for fun stuff and snacks. But I felt like it wasn't enough. The first time I stole something, I walked into a supermarket...
Creating Your Own Event
In 2013 I Created CaboPress A few years ago I wrote about the strategy behind my CaboPress conference. And then I reviewed the results of these strategies. Tonight I got home from running the first version of the Skip the Grind conference, and I thought I would share some thoughts on why I am in...
How Much Is Your Business Worth
How Much Is Your Business Worth? The simple answer to this question is, as much as the right buyer will pay. But asking how much is your business worth is a complicated answer with a ton of different (and applicable) answers, depending on the context. It will depend on what industry you're in, what stage...
What Who Why How
Helping You Message Better. I have written a lot, over the last few months, on how to help you message effectively. It's about how you articulate your domain expertise. It's about learning to tell stories effectively. I have shared with you how to stand out, stand apart, and generate more leads. For product companies, I...
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