Thoughts on Marketing & Life
Ways to Read More Books
We know the value of consistent reading & learning. But finding time to read books can often be an uphill battle. What has been working for me is to make these books readily accessible. I place books in different locations & I got a personal label for each of...
5 Reasons Why Adding 3D Design to your Skillset as a Marketer Makes You “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”.
For the past 3 years, I taught myself 3D Design & Animation. The learning curve is steep but I'm glad I did! Here are 5 reasons to learn 3D 🧵👇 Reason #1: You can create anything you want or need. I needed a powerful image to generate...
Dear Google Ads Service Providers, Please Stop Clicking on Our Ads!
Yes, you. I see you. I know which ad you clicked to try to reach me. You've been trying to get past our gatekeeper to get to me. (I've been reading call transcripts for the past 6 months analyzing our web traffic) Did I just pay you so you can try to sell me your...
2 Ways to Improve Your Newly Acquired Skill – FAST! Aside from “Learning by Teaching”
Without a doubt, teaching what you learned helps you learn fast, better understand the concepts & helps you retain the knowledge. Having said that, here are 2 other ways that helped to accelerate my skill levels FAST (and it could work for you too): #1 | Join...
Don’t Overthink Making Videos. 5 Steps to Becoming a Video Creator.
Grab your phone Open your camera app & start recording - Record 5 video clips, 5 seconds each. Capture anything that moves, but keep your phone steady (like on a tripod). - Or maybe record yourself reading one of your atomic essays (if you're on the ship30for30...
Providing Some Comfort to Creators Who are Uncomfortable In Front of a Camera
For over 15 years of making videos, I'm rarely in front of the camera. I'm most comfortable behind the lens. This post is also for me. Earlier today, I put a camera in front of a brilliant guy who I've known for years as a great, very charismatic seminar speaker. I...
3 Tips to Save Thousands of $$$ on Your Google Ads Campaigns as a Beginner Marketer
8 months ago, I became a successor in managing over 20 Active Google Ads campaigns for a construction company. These tips are helpful if you suddenly found yourself managing Google Ads campaigns. Here are 3 ways to save several thousand bucks of ad spend per month:...
The 1 Life Lesson I’ll Never Forget
In 2003, during my senior high year, I learned a life lesson I'll never forget. My classmates and I were a few days away from a cheer dance competition. I was one of the "lifters" (bases), but at some point, the bases also need to dance. I don't mind doing...
The Most Comforting Book for Multi-Passionate Creators: RANGE
If you struggle to specialize, grab a copy of the book, "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” by @DavidEpstein Here are 5 of my favorite quotes from the book: “The challenge we all face is how to maintain the benefits of breadth, diverse experience,...
The Reason Why You Wouldn’t Want to Learn Video-Making: Creating Videos Take Time!
Yep, it takes a long long time to make videos. Planning takes time. Writing the script takes time. Storyboarding takes time. Shooting, charging your gear, setting up, editing, finding the perfect music, retakes.. each process takes time. But, the upside far outweighs...