Rest in Peace Little Rollie…

Although I've written about my hometown of San Manuel and my home security fail in in the past, I don't usually make it a habit to share uber personal stories on this blog. Of course, there's always an exception to the rule. Meet Rollie [Email and feed subscribers, please visit the ...

Entrepreneurs, Help Heal the Economy!

I usually don't post things that I receive through email, but I really like this inspirational video that Siamak Taghaddos helped put together. Mr. Taghaddos is setting out to inspire entrepreneurs to heal the economy and change the world, and his latest project is the awesome video you see above (please ...

The MOO MiniCards Networking Hack!

If you have ever struggled to swap business cards without coming across as a complete networking n00b, then this hack is for you! I accidentally stumbled upon this hack at a conference; my pockets were full so I clipped my MOO MiniCard Holder to my lanyard. Someone spotted the holder and asked ...

Record a Phone Conversation on the Cheap!

I'm about to admit a dark secret that I've kept for many years; I've used a computer mic to record phone conversations! Before you erase me from your contacts, just know that the person being interviewed had full knowledge of what I was doing. Now, if you've ever tried to record a ...

Perfect Your Elevator Pitch With StartupNation!

  I’ve given elevator pitch advice in the past, but I thought you might enjoy some tips from a seasoned entrepreneur who eats elevator pitches for breakfast!   I would like to introduce you to Rich Sloan; he is the cofounder of StartupNation and a lifelong entrepreneur who has raised over $70 million ...

Throwboy Asks: Can Haz Awesum Pillow Plz?

  It's been a long time since I've had a prize giveaway, so I've teamed up with Roberto Hoyos to bring you the Throwboy icon pillow giveaway!   For those of you who don't know Mr. Hoyos, he's the Chief Nerd and Founder of Throwboy—an online company that sells OS X icon, chat, ...

Your Business Needs an Agreement

  I've received a lot of questions from individuals who have run into trouble with their LLC's and have tried to answer them to the best of my ability. Unfortunately I'm not a lawyer, but thankfully I know someone who is, so this guest post is brought to you by ...

Preparing Your Home Office for a Productive Day

Written for The Closet Entrepreneur by Suzanne Turnbull… Working from home may seem like a luxury, but your home office setup can actually get in the way of your productivity and performance. The Benefits Of Being Organized… Most people prefer an organized workspace to piles of papers and office tools, yet it’s easy ...