Yearly Archives: 2016

Learning and why some never will

IT Business
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It takes quite a bit of confidence to go out and start a business. Not just in yourself but in your idea, in the longevity of that idea, in a plan that is hardly more than a dream built on … Continue reading

How to grow old services in a Millennial age

ExchangeDefender, IT Business
on How to grow old services in a Millennial age

In business, you have to look forward in order to grow. Just because what you have now is selling well doesn’t mean the fast shifts in technology and demand won’t make you tomorrow’s dodo bird. And this is something I’ve … Continue reading

Two Simple Rules For Success

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on Two Simple Rules For Success

The more I hang out with entrepreneurs and stable business owners (yes, there is a difference between the two beasts) the more I become aware of things I need to be doing as my business grows. Unfortunately, nobody has written … Continue reading

Lose your illusion: Why inability to focus and embrace of distractions will leave you confused and unemployed

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Hat tip to Axl Rose. Before I start this motivational rant, let me tell you where I’m coming from. These days I spend most of my OWN/XD time talking to partners and helping them build sustainable, growing businesses. Most of … Continue reading

Keeping Raspberry Pi Alive

Raspberry Pi
on Keeping Raspberry Pi Alive

As I mentioned previously, having a ton of fun with home automation and Raspberry Pi. So far I have Nest cameras, August locks, Kiwi, Amazon Echo, Smartthings, Zwave switches and outlets rocking back and forth. Amazon Echo has a fantastic … Continue reading

Shit Pizza Management

IT Business
on Shit Pizza Management

By now everyone is familiar with a shit sandwich approach to delivering really bad news – you start with the compliment, deliver the bad news and close with another piece of good news. It makes everyone walk away from the … Continue reading

There is something about Bobby

Boss, IT Business
on There is something about Bobby

One of the best thing about my business is that it gave me the opportunity to travel all over the world and meet some great people. And no matter how nice, many that get to know me eventually say something … Continue reading

Unrigging the Internet of Things

Gadgets, Rant
on Unrigging the Internet of Things

If you’ve ever heard someone overly excited about the Internet of Things you’ve likely talked to one of the two groups of people: idiots or people trying to sell you IoT. There is no other subset of IoT enthusiasts out … Continue reading

Raspberry Pi AirPlay Enabled Speakers

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on Raspberry Pi AirPlay Enabled Speakers

Raspberry Pi is an awesome little single board computer – and it’s cheapness (under $50 with power, wifi, case, sdcard) and extensibility is making it a favorite for hobbyists that are doing all sorts of awesome things with it. In … Continue reading

Nobody knows how good you are..

Friends, IT Business
on Nobody knows how good you are..

Until you hand them your best selling book with your face on the cover. Expert. Author. That is credibility you can touch. Except you didn’t really write that book, you co-authored it with a dozen other people. And you’re not … Continue reading