As you navigate the ups and downs of owning and running your business, you’ll find that though almost nothing is certain, many things do emerge as patterns we can recognize and improve upon. One of those things is the 5-year ceiling: it’s this idea that after 5 years, an obstacle emerges that challenges your ability…
If you want to start a business today (and be successful at it), you better learn how to communicate with millennials. Whether you think you like them or not, you’re going to have to work with them, and great work is borne out of mutual respect and understanding. In my years at the helm of…
Originally posted by Social Media Contractors I hold the flag of grouchy old business owner “guy” at SMC. I am the one who is usually first to ask; “Why would I care about that?” Or “What does it matter, I don’t give a #$&$^?” and always “What is the ROI?” Typically I say it with much…
Originally posted in May 2013 by Social Media Contractors There was an election here in Omaha yesterday. Someone with a “D” behind their name was trying to get re-elected as mayor by fending off a person with an “R” behind their name. As with any election, when you hear the spin doctors talking about what message matters…
Originally posted in May 2013 by Social Media Contractors This past weekend, one of my dearest friends lost his father to cancer. While I struggled with seeing my friend in pain, I hate to admit that at first, I didn’t really feel much of a sense of loss. It wasn’t until I logged onto Facebook and…
Originally posted in April 2013 by Social Media Contractors I recently hosted a gentleman in my home from Brazil. He is an economist visiting the U.S. through an outreach experience. I enjoyed watching how much he embraced and used certain online tools and social media platforms. Like most people, he probably would have felt lost…
Originally posted in April 2013 by Social Media Contractors I am 45, and I have to say that when I started getting into “Social Media,” I did so with great resistance. I did not understand why social media mattered. I had no desire to know what anyone — friend, family, or celebrity — had for breakfast, or what…
Originally posted in June 2013 by Social Media Contractors I’m going to take a moment and share something with you: I’m in my mid 40s, and more so now than ever I’m determined to get in shape. In my quest to become more fit, a friend recommended that I use Map My Ride. And while I only…
Originally posted in May 2014 by Social Media Contractors For a company like ours that thrives on social media, you’d think the last thing we’d tell you is to not worry about how much content you are posting on your social media platforms. And, for the most part, that’s true. As John pointed out in his post…
Originally posted in November 2014 by Social Media Contractors A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky to get the opportunity to present a webinar about social media to a group of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global members. As a fellow EO Nebraska member, I felt privileged when asked to help. Titled How to Effectively Use Social Media for Recruiting, Brand…