#028: Why Crowdsourcing Matters
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked all about Crowdsourcing, and why we’d rather get our information regarding from “regular” people instead of professional foodies. We also talked about the issue of why some people go out of their way to put other people down.
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Read more >>#027: What Makes Networking Events Evil (or Not)
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On this episode of the UnPodcast we talked about the ins and outs of networking events. Among other things, we discussed the types of things you should and should not say or do at networking events, the different types of networkers, and how to gracefully exit a conversation.
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Read more >>#026: Crowdfunding for Businesses
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about all of the ins and outs of crowdfunding: what it is, what’s good and bad about it, and what you should keep in mind when it comes to investing. We also discussed various Kickstarter projects that I’ve invested in, and crowdfunding projects gone bad.
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Read more >>#025: The Return of Moron Mountain
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we returned to Moron Mountain, where we featured 6 different “morons,” ranging from the sender of a nasty LinkedIn rejection to a man who was willing to go on a shooting rampage in exchange for retweets, to a college student who caused her parents to lose $80,000.
Read more >>#024: Franchising 101
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In this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about the ins and outs of franchises. We specifically discussed the importance of consistency among franchises, the responsibility of individual franchise owners, and how the experience at one location impacts all of the other franchisees.
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Read more >>#023: Off the Rails of Kevin Bacon
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about a company that pays their employees 30% more than the national average, and their motivation for doing so. We also discussed the importance of respecting your time and the time of others you come in contact with, as well as what not to do when sending email.
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Read more >>#022: You Shouldn’t Blog When. . .
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On this episode of the UnPodcast we talked about blogging and whether or not it’s dead. Specifically we discussed the importance of only blogging when you truly have something that is useful to say and why you shouldn’t publish everything you write.
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Read more >>#021: Are Tradeshows Still Worth It?
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In this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about what makes tradeshows worth it today. We also discussed the two types of buyers at tradeshows, why tradeshows are more than just having a booth or table, and what you should do when working a booth.
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Read more >>#020: “Other” Social Media Platforms
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about how many business owners feel pressured to be on every social media platform, even if it doesn’t make sense for them to be there. It’s important to ask yourself WHY you are doing what you are, and if there isn’t a good reason to do so, then you need to stop.
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Read more >>#019: The World of Twitter
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On this episode of the UnPodcast, we talked about how tweets are public, and that people should be prepared to accept the consequences – both good and bad — of their tweets. We also discussed how impressions on Twitter are a lie, and that they don’t hold a candle to real analytics.
