Posts Tagged ‘disruptive innovation’
Exploring Inner Space
I'm currently exploring something I feel will be HUGE regarding how we use the Internet. (It's much more subtle than whatever you're thinking).
Defiantly, we should talk (or, ‘Definitely,’ even)
I came across an article title that had just the kind of defiant attitude required to pique my curiosity. After reading the article, the pique-ee-ness had been confirmed. For that very reason (and because the author reminded me a bit of Nick Nolte) I asked, begged, and pleaded Nick, er... Derek to let me feature him as a Guest Blogger here at SelfEnterpriser.com. Derek was most gracious, and said he was 'in' (but also added that he might someday call on me to bake him a cake with a file hidden inside of it and have it delivered wherever he may be at the time. Strange request, but seemed harmless enough). And now... Derek Haines. +++++ I Am Glad I Do Not Have A Publisher By Derek Haines This may seem like a silly ‘sour grapes’ attitude, but I have my reasons for being happy and content, plodding along on my own. Many reasons in fact, but most of them revolve around the fact that I react very badly to doing what someone tells me to do. Or in other words, I am hopeless at deadlines, appointments, regimentation, work hours, discipline and generally behaving responsibly. This said, the single most important reason for me is that I can write what I want to write, and not what I am told to write, or what is saleable and marketable to write. My current work in progress novel has me scratching my head at the moment trying to decide what genre it will fit into. It is sort of a cross between adventure, sci/fi, medical, romance, political, drama, comedy, satire, historical and allegorical. The only thing I think I have left out are car chases and cowboys. Now this follows on from my previous four books which were absolutely nothing like this at all. Poetry, essay, historical fiction and life drama. My long winded at arriving to point here is that if I had achieved any success with my previous books, and I was guided by a publisher, I would probably have to recreate something similar to my previous success. That’s what marketing is about. Recreating the recipe that worked. Thinking Angels & Demons and Da Vinci Code here. But I am not that capable, talented or disciplined. You may call it ‘sour grapes’ but I am very happy writing what I want to write and trying my hand at a number of genres before I curl up my toes. At least it will hopefully give my grandchildren some variety to read. Original Article Derek's Vandal Blog www.derekhaines.ch Derek on Twitter Derek's Author Page ++++++++++ Thanks again to Derek for Guest-Blogging today!
How to Build A Tele-Prompter
Here's an interesting article on how to build a tele-prompter. Don't know if I'd ever use one, but it's cool, nonetheless. http://snipr.com/ukgo9
Self-Enterprisers Stand for Freedom (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from yesterday... DeMille continues: Imagine the impact on everything in our lives if each family could provide all, or even many, of its needs for itself—and do it better than kings or politicians ruling over working peasants or even corporations employing workers to produce goods and services. Such is the world of the mini-factory. I felt that I connected with all three of DeMille's proposals (no, I'm not going to give them away, here. First, it's not on topic; second, I don't wanna spoil your reading time); but I felt I was in the position to best serve myself, my family, you, and everyone else by focusing in on this idea of Mini-Factories. Really, I had already been promoting Mini-Factories for the past several years, just without my being aware of how the trend might directly relate to freedom on a larger scale. So, I created an online home/hang-out for people who were like me; a place for Self-Enterprisers. A Self Enterpriser is really a Mini-Factory founder who learns to create value from the core of who they are. What are your passions? What can you spend all day talking to others about and have more energy at the end of those conversations than when you started? When you find this passion of yours and then decide to find a way to create value for others using this passion, you, my friend, are a Self-Enterpriser. Once you know what your passion is, the trick to turning it into cash-money is going to become quite easy. It'll be easy because you'll use the road-maps that others willingly provide for you, AND because in both the ups and downs of your adventure you'll be doing what you most enjoy (okay, maybe what's SECOND on your list of most enjoyable things to do). In addition, the S.E. Projects and Interns-2-Owners™ areas of this site will soon feature real-life examples of individuals living their dreams out loud. I hope to see you featured here on the site, soon. Send me an email at Dave@SelfEnterpriser.com. Let me know what you've done, what you're doing, or what you'd like to do. --Dave CLICK HERE to learn more about Oliver DeMille's book and to download a couple of suh-weet freebies. (Site, book, and freebies not affiliated w/SelfEnterpriser.com) Photo Credits: Today's panel includes a photograph from Alex E. Proimos. Permissions: http://www.flickr.com/photos/proimos/ / CC BY 2.0
A Little Profit Now (and then!)
This piece of advice came to me from A.J. Puedan a Self-Enterpriser and owner of Success Coach Technologies. A.J. and I have known each other since high school, and still keep in touch some 20 years later. (The friendship thing might be why I took so long to follow his advice!). A.J.'s suggestion: Start small. Prove you can be profitable on a small level, then duplicate that process. Often, we're like the guy on the side of the road holding a sign "Vegas or BUST!". Yet, getting to Barstow might be an easier objective (not to mention less competition; I don't hear too many folks excited to get to Barstow). Then, Baker, then Primm, then Vegas. By the time you get to the proverbial Vegas, you'll be established in the value you create, you'll have learned a ton, and be so much better equipped to paint the town. Starting small gives us great leverage by introducing Disruptive Innovation; it's cheaper to succeed and less costly when we make mistakes. Live big and be great. Together, we'll rock the world! ''Have A Nice Dave." :) --Dave Charbonneau P.S. Want a personal introduction to AJ? Send me an email and let me know. Dave@MyCrowEnterprise.com. P.P.S. Visit AJ's Blog
RainMaker
A few years ago - in corporate lingo - a RainMaker was someone who seemed to have that magic touch when it came to increasing revenue or profits within an organization. Seasons change, however, and today's consumers want more than slick ads or cool products. We want the heart and soul of real people whose authenticity are reflected throughout a company and its products (but they still should be cool products, am I right?). When I was just a wee lad, I resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A visit to Old Town would find a plethora of handmade Native American jewelry (you could also find it at J.C. Penney, but the ambiance is lost in that translation). I've heard it said that if the artist placed their initials or other significant mark upon a piece of jewelry that a part of their soul is considered invested and travels with the handiwork. Now, I've no Phd. in jewel-ology, so I can't tell you whether or not this is true. But it brings up the question: Are you putting your soul into your work? Does the value you create reflect your inner essence? Does it provide a detailed picture of your own values and character? The Self-Enterpriser is described as one who builds value for others from the core of who he is; from his passions, virtues, the heart & soul. Consider the products and services we utilize personally; be it our daily bread, the films and entertainment we choose, or the latest electronic gadget. When we discover a provider of products or services that we connect with on some level, and a person's (or group's) heart and soul are reflected in the value offered us, we buy. We not only buy, we'll spend a little more, we'll go a bit out of our way, and we'll tell everyone we know about our experience. Today's RainMaker is more akin to the inspired individual who is in tune with himself than that of last decade's RainMaker of corporate slickster-ness and a bag of tricks. This is great news for the Self-Enterpriser: Be yourself. Create exchangeable value that reflects your heart and soul. And, let it rain. --Dave Charbonneau Questions on this topic? Leave a comment below, or email me at Dave@MyCrowEnterprise.com.
