Yearly Archives: 2013

Social Media Image Management

Posted: 7:23 pm
October 17, 2013
Blogroll
on Social Media Image Management

I’ve made somewhat of a lucrative career making fun of self proclaimed experts in our industry who only seem to excel at not going to work and not being able to keep a job. Perhaps the two are connected somehow? … Continue reading →

Discipline In Calldowns

Posted: 9:40 pm
October 13, 2013
Boss
on Discipline In Calldowns

If there is one thing that I absolutely suck at it’s being the judge of talent. Sometimes I allow the potential someone may have to be productive at a given role overshadow their many shortcomings. To the extent that some … Continue reading →

What I’d really like to say – Unicorn v2

Posted: 1:19 pm
October 10, 2013
Shockey Monkey, SMB, Unicorn
on What I’d really like to say – Unicorn v2

Now before you get mad at me, and you will, I urge you to accept that this is not just my opinion: but an opinion that I am putting my money behind. How I choose to build our business based … Continue reading →

What Is Really Wrong With America

Posted: 2:19 am
October 7, 2013
Misc
2 Comments

This is a technology blog and I typically only deviate from that topic to cover management of a technology business. Given the ongoing government shutdown and the persistent snaking about it from our foreign partners, I wanted to offer you … Continue reading →

Business Model Match

Posted: 2:35 pm
October 1, 2013
IT Business
on Business Model Match

While we haven’t yet officially announced the biggest thing we have on deck this year (because we want to talk to our partners about it first and there are many of you and most of you don’t pick up the … Continue reading →

Loyalty Not Included

Posted: 11:17 am
September 25, 2013
Boss
1 Comment

Modern workplace, and the behavior of everyone in it, has changed since the 50’s. Small businesses owners often find frustration in the perceived lack of gratitude and loyalty they get from employees that they feel they are treating like family. … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m alive

Posted: 3:28 pm
September 17, 2013
Uncategorized
on Yes, I’m alive

Sorry I haven’t had the energy to post anything on Vladville. I’m OK, everything is OK, life is good, etc. I’ll be posting new stuff this week. If you really must know, I’ve been really depressed for the past two … Continue reading →

SM Mobile Strategy & Growth

Posted: 1:54 pm
September 11, 2013
IT Business, Shockey Monkey, SMB
on SM Mobile Strategy & Growth

A little bit on strategery here just so we’re smoking the same stuff.. Today we announced the Android native application for Shockey Monkey:   It’s joining native applications on iPhone and iPad – none of that webkit / slow junk … Continue reading →

What is your business really worth?

Posted: 2:43 pm
September 9, 2013
IT Business
on What is your business really worth?

Business valuation is hardly connected to reality and sales prices can wildly swing depending on whether the industry is growing, if the technology is truly unique or it’s hard to find talent. Sadly, most companies look for a seller out … Continue reading →

Stupid or unmotivated?

Posted: 4:19 pm
September 5, 2013
Boss
on Stupid or unmotivated?

My basic thesis is that there are too many fucking morons out there in corporate America. My friend Kate tends to disagree, believing that most people are smart but just not very motivated – as in they have the capability … Continue reading →