On the occasion of your going into space

Posted on January 20th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
Via Kottke.. Scott Carpenter was one of the original seven Mercury astronauts and the second American to orbit the Earth. Just before he went into space, his father [...]
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You Weren’t Meant To Have a Boss

Posted on January 18th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
He’s talking about programmers, but why would it be different for someone in marketing and sales? Since I’m an avid foodie, I love Paul Graham’s analogy with food [...]
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“Do Not Finance Your Startup Business with Credit Cards.”

Posted on January 18th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
So says venture capitalist and thinker Paul Graham. His quote from a magnificent post, “Do not finance your startup [business] with credit cards. Financing a start up with [...]
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Are testimonials passé?

Posted on January 14th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
If you’re selling any kind of product where testimonials or science seem important, this is for you. Years ago, Mr. Claude Hopkins was hired to create demand for an [...]
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Writing Style from Google

Posted on January 14th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
Writing tips from Google to Android app writers. Try these for your emails, blogs, ads, and flyers. “When choosing words for your app: Keep it brief. Be concise, [...]
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“It cannot be taught.”

Posted on January 13th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
“I had sold more Cotosuet (lard) in one week than six salesmen had sold in six weeks. Not one buyer had complained about the price. Mr. Swift [...]
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“Oh my God!”

Posted on January 12th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
When your demo makes someone say that, you’re on your way to creating a raving fan for your thing. Do that to more people, get more raving [...]
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Tip from Successful Startup Entrepreneur

Posted on January 7th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
From Startups in 13 Sentences 4. “Understand your users (customers/prospects). “You can envision the wealth created by a startup business as a rectangle. One side is the number [...]
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A Turnoff

Posted on January 7th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
“When someone’s doing something for the money, people can sense it, like a desperate lover. It’s a turnoff.” – Derek Sivers, Anything You Want
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Mood Triggers Success?

Posted on January 5th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
I’m experimenting on something to help folks with moods… If at least 100 readers answer these five questions, I’ll tell all here, when the time comes. Remember, [...]
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Do You Need a Truth Doctor?

Posted on January 5th, 2012 by Kim Klaver
You know the old adage, “the truth will set you free” right? Well, it’s not true for anyone who sells using testimonials or endorsements. Which, of course, [...]
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“MLMs grow by exploiting people’s relationships.” Really?

Posted on January 2nd, 2012 by Kim Klaver
“MLMs grow by exploiting people’s relationships. If you are going to be in an MLM, you must accept that selling to your friends, neighbors and family is part [...]
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Create Your Best One-Sentence Pitch

Posted on December 30th, 2011 by Kim Klaver
Want a quick way to summarize what you do and boil it down to one clear sentence? Here’s a cool little video for entrepreneurs looking to come up [...]
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DrugCite Tells You Side Effects of Medicine and…

Posted on December 28th, 2011 by Kim Klaver
Just in from LifeHacker. For anyone who takes drugs…or loves someone who does. DrugCite is a useful database of information about the prescription and over-the-counter medication, allowing [...]
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She Let Go

Posted on December 28th, 2011 by Kim Klaver
An irresistible image from my friend Hugh MacLeod. See her letting go? Can you picture yourself as the rebel stepping out? Hugh adds: “If you’re unhappy, nine times out [...]
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