"Why can't we keep growing like we had been so well?" I asked this of my wife and Chief Operating Officer about Likeable Media in June of 2010 when we hit our first real plateau after three years of phenomenal growth. Come to think of it, I've...
Today, we announced the completion of a $1.5 million seed round in our software startup Likeable Local. For me, this is significant because it helps to validate what I've believed for years: Given the right tools, small businesses can absolutely use social media to manage...
Exhausted, embarrassed, desperate. That's how I felt, down 6-0, 1-0 last night, at my first league tennis match of the season. I had taken a break from playing tennis over most of the Summer, I had moved up to a more competitive league for the Fall,...
In the third chapter of his new book, Smartcuts, author Shane Snow discusses the use of “The F Word” in business. No, it’s not that F word. The word he’s talking about is “failure.” Starting anything, especially a business, is risky. Nobody ever succeeded without risking...
Angel investing is a great way to make a lot of money. It’s also a fast way to lose all your money. Either way, angel investing is on the rise! The "Shark Tank" tv show and over a dozen websites increasingly have people thinking about...
We all saw it happen this summer. It started with a video of one of your friends dumping a bucket of ice water over his or her head. Then it was two videos. Then it was five. And suddenly, celebrities, politicians, and thought leaders alike...
It's that time of year again. As my children and I prepare their costumes and pick which scary movies to watch at night, I realized that I love the scary Halloween spirit. The wind is howling, it's getting darker earlier, and homes are decorated with...
If you’re looking for a job for the first time, on track for a promotion or simply growing your client and network base, what people find when they Google your name can quickly derail your efforts. Just how important is your online presence to your career? Plain...
It's that time of the year: the leaves are falling off the trees, the weather outside is getting colder, and your calendar is packed with conferences and events before the holiday season slows things down next month. Many business professionals and small business owners spend time...
In early 2013, I had a call with a writer named Jeff Haden. A few weeks before our call, Jeff had written an article about being "likeable." I had thought to myself, "Wow, I need to chat with that guy." I had no idea, however,...