10 things I have learned about business and start-ups over the last 10 years

It’s 10 years since the end of Performancing, and I just had a work anniversary at Copyblogger/Rainmaker Digital, so what have I learned in the last 10 years? You’re not the customer – Empathy is paramount. No sacred cows. No ideas are “stupid”. I told Mike Stelzner he was crazy to start a new conference. […]

The “Simple” Secret Behind Copyblogger’s 8 Figure…

Why New Products Fail

It’s not what you say that matters

The Key to Attention and Engagement

10 Months to 10,000 Page Views Per Month

The Key to Attention and Engagement

What is the secret of getting a person’s attention? Why do some people seem to be able to get anyone to take their call, while other people seem cursed with obscurity? I have been asked this question twice, recently. I’m always uncomfortable when I have multiple answers, none of them satisfactory. So I mulled over […]

How to get more people to sign up, and keep them subscribed…

It’s not what you say that matters

How to Go from Author to Successful Online Business

Join Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett in Portland Oregon:…

Why New Products Fail

5 Essential Skills for Today’s Online Marketer

What are the most important skills for an online marketer, blogger or professional? I am going to list my response to that, but I would be interested in hearing your thoughts in the comments. I’m intentionally keeping this one short so you can dive in and tell me where I am wrong! This post came […]

3 Essential (But Often Missed) Elements to Growing Your List

Why New Products Fail

It’s not what you say that matters

How to Go from Author to Successful Online Business

Grow Your Authority With Your Geekiness