Bidsketch Review
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Today we’re looking at Bidsketch, another tool I loved in 2014. We’ve all written estimates for clients right? My early process worked, but involved a number of steps and proved to be time-consuming. When I needed to create a new estimate, I would use Pages along with a template I pulled from somewhere or other. Once…
Redbooth Review
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Before we jump in to this review I want to remind you that if you choose use the same tools I do, there is no guarantee you will get the same results as me. My reviews are intended to show you how I used the tool and what I loved/hated about it. If you pick…
My 2014 Tools and What’s New in 2015
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This week we’re going to take a look at the tools I used in 2014 and the changes I plan to make in 2015. Before we embark on this, though, I want to remind you of something. Just because you use the same tool as someone else doesn’t mean you will get their results. Way…
Getting Clients and being undercut on price
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You need to specialize and become a thought leader. That’s going to help you get clients and take away the price competition because you’re an expert. Links Book Yourself Solid
I’ve Got Autopilot
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Happy 2015 to ya. No need to sleep in today, since I did not stay up late enough to welcome in the New Year. That could be a sign I’m old — or that I have an 11-month-old and a 4-year-old who are up at 7 a.m., no matter my schedule. You decide. Today we’re going…
Tools Alone Don’t Guarantee Business Success
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Yesterday I wrote about taking a measured approach to making any changes in your tool set or software. One reason I encouraged you not to add or switch tools very often is that the process distracts you from established processes that are already making you money. Don’t be chasing shiny objects thinking they’re guaranteed to…
The Danger in Change
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You already know that I think learning — including giving yourself space for learning — is very important. The second you feel like you’ve mastered your own creativity, you stop learning. – The Good Creative There is a danger in learning though, and I see designers and developers succumb to it all the time. It’s the danger…
Getting Clients is Not a Zero Sum Game
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In early December 2014 I was at the local WordPress end-of-year event, which basically consists of a group of WordPress professionals gathering at a place to have a drink and talk to one another. Since I live way out of Vancouver, this event is an opportunity for me to talk to all the great Vancouver WordPress people…
Merry Christmas Week
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I don’t have any content planned for the next few days. I’m spending time with my family because they are what I value. Have an awesome Christmas and spend your time with those you really value. photo credit: songzhen cc
November Reading
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It’s a bit late in the month of December now, but here is my reading list from November. A bunch of great product and business titles this month with a smattering of fiction thrown in to keep your brain loose. Don’t forget that each month I run a giveaway on my email list where I…
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