Casual Fridays

You’re obliged to buy that car you saw during the commercial break for that TV show you’re obliged to watch while eating that burger and fries you’re obliged to buy and drip ketchup on the shirt you were obliged to get to look like that guy you’re obliged to watch play basketball in the arena …

What happens when you stop posting articles? Based on my experience, your blog begins to die slowly. You can let it die. You can fight like hell to revive it. You can half-heartedly allow it to languish in limbo. Your past creations propping it up like an iron lung. This is cruel, both to you …

Cats don’t have 9 lives. Most of them are perceptive and nimble creatures. Growing up, we actually had a cat that wasn’t perceptive or nimble. He fell on his back ALL THE TIME. Needless to say, he didn’t last long in rural Oklahoma. But this isn’t a cat blog, so I’ll get to the point. …

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. We need you… or we wouldn’t be here. I’m a lucky one. I’m blessed with a wonderful mother of my kids, and a wonderful mother of my own.

I just haven’t been happy with the look & feel of the blog lately. Trying out some new skins.  Maybe if I get the right theme going, I’ll blog more often.

The great folks at FuelYourWriting.com have asked me to contribute a monthly article to their site. If you’re a writer of any sort (blogger, author, screenwriter, copywriter, etc.), FuelYourWriting is just beginning to fill with great tips and resources for you. My first article was posted yesterday, 5 Tips for Tantalizing Writing.  Check it out …

There are many hurdles to overcome in order to go, or take a team, to a conference.  Especially in a down economy. But what if: • The conference is local. • You can invite whoever you want. • It would cost next to nothing (or maybe even nothing at all) That eliminates most concerns, doesn’t …

“Take a risk on me.” That’s probably one of the toughest sells out there. The few people out there with enough confidence and competence to take a risk, probably will take that risk on themselves. The rest are too motivated by fear and need a ‘sure thing.’   Something proven.  Something they can count on.  Something …

I’ll be talking about Word of Mouth Marketing at this year’s Tulsa TechFest. You can see more info here. I’ll be speaking Friday, October 10th at 10:30 AM. One of the neat things about this event is the price of admission.  This is a non-profit event that supports local non-profits, so you only have to …

I’ve been at the Willow Creek Arts Conference this week. I hoped I could blog about it while here. My schedules been packed, though. Hopefully, I’ll soon get to share the nuggets of inspiration and wisdom we’ve picked up this week. Happy (Casual) Friday! Dustin

I’m taking some time off. Blogging has become a weekly chore.  Not because I don’t like to write.  I think it’s because I don’t like WHAT I write. I need some space to rethink what I’m doing here. Two things I know: 1. I don’t like blogging in a vacuum.  I want to encourage readers …

I gave this new presentation to a great group of guys and gals at the Forestry On The Grow Conference this morning. It’s a little comparison of Dotcom vs. Web 2.0. I enjoyed the challenge of putting it together and will probably load a version of it on my blog soon.

Sorry for the technical difficulties over the last week. I actually lost two posts from last Friday in the process. But it’s good to know I’m not the only one with 404 issues. Unrelated: I’m taking my son camping this weekend, so my posts today will be sparce. But I can’t wait to spend some …

I had the wonderful pleasure of spending the majority of LAST Friday with Mike Wagner, President of White Rabbit Group and author of the Own Your Brand blog. I have always been impressed with Mike through his blog writings, his contributions to MarketingProfs and through our email and phone exchanges. He was even more impressive …

I’ve lost about 20 lbs over the last 3 months. I read over the South Beach Diet and applied the principles to my eating habits. I’m not very strict, but just reducing my carbs and fats while increasing my fiber intake has paid off so far. Still, I wish I knew about Diet Television back …