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Have a new product or service for the WordPress community?

coachingJan 2, 2015

Stepping into the WordPress community can be awesome or frustrating. Here's my take on how to do it well. Go slow!

coachingbusiness-advice

Choose Transparency

insightsJan 1, 2015

Everyone knows a bomb will blow up. That's not the exciting part. Let me tell you what's the exciting part, and what it suggests about your transparency.

insights

You are awesome, Thanks

insightsDec 31, 2014

I articulate specific thanks to 95 different people in our WordPress community, all because they are awesome and we had fun interactions this year.

insights

Sometimes the time for growth is later

agency-adviceDec 25, 2014

Sometimes the time for growth is later. After you have better systems, accountability, and process in place - not before (which can drive new hires crazy).

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When was the last time you looked at Headway Themes?

wordpressDec 25, 2014

Sometimes we're looking for something new when there's something right in front of us. So tell me, when was the last time you looked at Headway Themes?

wordpress

My Approach to Estimating without Requirements [Video]

agency-adviceDec 23, 2014

Estimating without requirements isn't easy. It's even worse if you're using a 3-point approach incorrectly. Here's my approach, and how I use it to differentiate me from others (while reinforcing my experience).

agency-advicebusiness-adviceproduct-work

Should I use RainMaker or host my own Platform?

wordpressDec 21, 2014

In a call the other day, this simple question was asked of me, \"Should I use RainMaker or host my own platform?\" Here's my answer.

wordpress

The one thing you need to know about winning

coachingDec 21, 2014

A lot of people give business advice. A lot of people talk about winning. I've found there's one thing you need to know more than anything else.

coaching

Three Reasons Why High Performers Quit

insightsDec 19, 2014

I thought I would share with you three reasons why high performers quit their jobs. And no it has nothing to do with the lack of cool t-shirts or free beer.

insightsbusiness-advice

Courses, Membership Sites, WordPress & EU VAT

membership-sitesDec 18, 2014

If you're hosting an online course, membership sites, or selling eBooks, VAT might apply to you, as it did to me. So here are a few tips and resources.

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