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Style Your Way to Financial Freedom

Todd Earwood — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:44:31 +0000

Sometimes when you hear of a business concept you have to look twice, but this one was for all the wrong reasons. I mean what woman wouldn’t want to use a coin-operated machine to style her hair in a club, restaurant or mall bathroom? For those interested in creating a passive income stream, feel free to learn about their “amazing” business opportunity. Here’s their pitch…

GlideHair vending and business opportunities are genuine low cost, low risk investments providing you with the ability to grow a large network of units with limited capital thereby creating real passive income.

For those who can’t “get” sarcasm, please re-think what you might ask in the comments.

Thankful for Good Laughs

Todd Earwood — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:18:00 +0000

One of our best Daily Idea show yet! We found a new formula for creating good web content. Turn on camera, ask strangers questions about their families during the holidays… let the magic happen.

How to Avoid Meetings that Suck (Video)

Todd Earwood — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:31:26 +0000

Our Daily Idea web show has really exceeded our growth expectations and this week is significant for a couple reasons. We’re going to three shows per week (yes, we’re actually working towards “daily”) and today’s episode shows myself and three others on the DI team who act out what NOT to do with business meetings.Â For those who haven’t watched my other videos, I’m the guy in the white shirt.

If At First You Don’t Succeed

Todd Earwood — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:20:42 +0000

When you’re pitching an investor or selling to a customer, you must be certain they understand your USP (unique selling proposition). If they aren’t “getting it” the first time, re-phrase it or ask a question in a different way. If you still aren’t making progress, just flip the numbers like Wal-Mart did below. Sometimes people want to see things in a different way.

Picture taken by Ben Thomas of SalaryScout.com and Louisville Geek Dinner.

Desperate for an Email

Todd Earwood — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:33:48 +0000

I heard about this yard sign from a friend and I knew I had to take a picture. This was hands down the funniest picture I saw this week and if you stole the computer from the man’s house… the LEAST you can do is mail him his homework.

Are You Built for a Big or Small Company?

Todd Earwood — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:34:20 +0000

Some people work at Wendy’s in college and get their first job as a desk clerk, but Noah Kagan is very different. He’s worked at Intel, Facebook, Microsoft (intern) and now is at the startup, Mint.com. If all that wasn’t enough, he’s an uber networker, successful blogger at OkDork.com and organizer of the valley conference, Community Next.

In this interview we discuss his previous jobs, how Mint.com can help millions and how Tim Ferriss‘ book, Four Hour Workweek is having a huge influence on the cubicle worker, Noah and myself. If you want to make a difference, Noah tells you what impact you can make at a big or small company.

Need a good laugh?

Todd Earwood — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:51:23 +0000

I don’t talk much about my involvement Almost Mediocre, but they’re a group of creative guys I joined almost two years ago. We make comedy “shorts” (short videos) for the primary purpose of a creative outlet and luckily we’ve had success selling some of our wares to the likes of Sprint, the producers of American Idol and a few others.

If you like good comedy and will be in the LA area, next Tuesday, be sure to check out our live show “This Show is Good.” It’s hosted at the M Bar at 8:30 with live comics and a rare appearance by the AM Singers.

Ditch the Chicken Suit

Todd Earwood — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:11:51 +0000

I first saw this video on Jeff Jarvis’ PrezVid.com and found out quickly it was stunt to drive traffic to BarelyPolitical.com. A catchy song about a girl having a crush on Obama. It’s a smart stunt because Obama’s always a hot topic and guys like girls on videos. Although I can’t see exactly what they intend to do with the site (other than sell t-shirts), but it reminds me of the JibJab phenomenon. Previously you made someone dress up as a chicken on the sidewalk to get customers, today you create a video.

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Does your company deserve ink?

Todd Earwood — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:32:26 +0000

Earlier this week, Engadget asked why someone would get a Zune tattoo? My first thought… he has to be Bill’s nephew. I passed it off as one strange guy. But, last night while playing my weekly basketball game, I noticed a friend had a Nike swoosh tattoo on his ankle. Rather than humiliate him for his bad decision, I tried to determine what could be so compelling about the swoosh to want it permanently on yourself?

What is your company doing to deserve some ink? Our startup is focusing on our community tools, but I can’t fathom it warranting a tattoo.

The next time your marketing team wants to work on “brand development”, ask them how you get a customer to rave about you with your logo on their body! Seriously, businesses have to stop putting out more ads that aren’t memorable. Try being silly or funny, but don’t be bland.

For more strange nerd tattoos, check out Yellow Forks’ post.

Short on Vlog Content?

Todd Earwood — Mon, 28 May 2007 04:06:53 +0000

When you’re short on vlog content… go to the outtakes. I’ve been working with web video for only 19 months, but I’ve quickly learned a great substitute for regular content is the blooper reel. So, last night I threw together a quick episode for Moxy TV.

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