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Filming in New York City
I just got back from my third business-related trip of the year. I left last Friday, Oct 24 and returned on Wednesday, Oct 29. This trip actually had multiple purposes — both personal and business. I first flew into Baltimore where I met my good friend Chuck Mueller. He and I then drove to Breezewood, […]
Continue readingYou Know You’re a Freelance Copywriter If…
Freelance copywriters are a strange breed, aren’t they? Especially, the direct response kind. With that in mind, I offer the following “Top 10” list. You know you’re a freelance copywriter if… You write copy in your head while you’re driving, showering, and running errands. You feel a strange sense of exhilaration when a deadline approaches. […]
Continue readingCommitment and Consistency
On Monday, I took my wife and two older kids to Ringling’s Barnum & Bailey Circus here in Denver. To get to the Denver Coliseum, we first had to drop off our youngest with my mother-in-law, then drive for 40 minutes north through downtown. We parked, hiked in a few blocks, picked up our tickets […]
Continue readingBusiness Growth in Bad Times
In Spring of 2008, I was brainstorming ideas for new blog posts. I wrote down “Business Growth in Bad Times” on a piece of scrap paper. Underneath, I listed three strategies. Then I placed the scrap paper next to my phone where it has been sitting for six months. Finally, I have transformed my note […]
Continue readingIt’s Not All Bad…
Last week, the Dow experienced its worst week in 112 years of history. And yet, it’s not all bad. There are many opportunities to be taken advantage of. You only have to have the eyes to see them. Here’s an example… Imagine the most difficult business you could possibly be in at the moment. The […]
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