Do not follow your passion.
I used to say things like, “Follow your passion. Work on projects you are passionate about.” I was so wrong.
FireSide chats for creative entrepreneurs
I wanted to start a company like FireSide for the last few months. I was busy with other projects and couldn’t put the time (or brain power) into building something new.
Google Hangout: how to convert with ebooks
In this Google Hangout we will unpack the “Convert” section of the inbound methodology.
Manifestos and Mantras
I wake up some days struggling to remember the meaning of my work. Sometimes it feels like I’ve been wasting time. Do you ever feel like this?
Brownie sundaes, book covers, and the day I met a girl named Sophia.
I’m sure you’re wondering why I decided to write about my personal life.
Pop-up payments let you sell anything, anywhere on the web
Gumroad pop-up payments let you sell anything, anywhere, all on the same page.
How your about page can be a sales tool
The about page is in the top 3 pages visited by unique website visitors. I arrive on a website I’ve never been to before. What’s the first thing I do? I read the headline text on the home page, do a quick assessment of the graphics and user interface which lets me know if the […]
Write everything down even if it doesn't make sense
Write all your thoughts. Don’t worry about whether it makes sense. Just write it all down. In the past, if I thought a topic was not important then I wouldn’t need it for the book at all. I have come to learn it is impossible for me to know what will end up in the final […]