Relate, Innovate, Create

  • Posted on: August 19, 2007
  • Those Who Had Their Say: 7

Have you ever wondered how people come up with great ideas for new products and inventions? Are they grabbing them out of thin-air or being channeled by spirits? No, unfortunately. Great ideas are generally a product of three steps in my opinion.

Relate

Let’s say that you are a baseball player. You are up to bat in the world-series and it is bottom of the ninth inning. You are down two strikes, and you have to drive in the runner on third to keep your team in the game. You’re nervous, and it is causing you to sweat profusely.

The pitcher winds up and throws a fast-ball right down the middle of the strike zone. You are ready for this and it couldn’t be an easier pitch. You wind up and take a monstrous swing. As you come around on the ball and are inches from hitting one out of the park, the…

John Reese and ShoeMoney

  • Posted on: August 16, 2007
  • Those Who Had Their Say: 1

I just found a great podcast interview that features John Reese and Jeremy Shoemaker a.k.a. ShoeMoney. It highlights some great marketing strategies and philosophies that are used by two of the top online money-makers! I am not sure as to how new it is, but it is some great stuff.

The cast is divided into seven parts on youtube, so here are the links:

  • John Reese and ShoeMoney pt.2
  • John Reese and ShoeMoney pt.3
  • John Reese and ShoeMoney pt.4
  • John Reese and ShoeMoney pt.5
  • John Reese and ShoeMoney pt.6
  • John Reese and ShoeMoney pt.7

You are looking at a little over an hour’s worth of learning. Enjoy!

wordpress template=$ and/or links

  • Posted on: August 14, 2007
  • Those Who Had Their Say: 13

I did a post a few weeks ago about designing and coding wordpress templates for distribution. The article didn’t go into much detail of the method and benefits. Also, I didn’t have too many readers at that point, so I didn’t want to reveal too much. After the response I’ve gotten from the easy adsense article, it is clear to me that I have to now share another great article on how to make some money without too much effort. The great thing about this model I’m about to share with you is that not only can you make some money, you can spread some links as you go. ^_^ Let’s get started.

Just like the arbitrage method, this is going to require some skills in design and coding. If you feel you aren’t up to par in some skills… this could a great activity for practice! Requirements and recommendations include:

  • Intermediate…
  • I design blogs and work
    on my computer... constantly.
  • I co-founded Unique Blog Designs
    in August of 2007.
  • I <3 the internet, blogging, and teh biz.
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