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Stock Research and Some Stock Picks (#5)

Episode #5: Stock Research and Some Stock Picks In this episode, Jason Barrett takes a look at researching stocks. Where do you go to get information on stocks (Fidelity, Robinhood, Merrill Lynch)? Which charts should you review? What timeline is the most useful? The episode finishes with a list of stocks that might be worth […]

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The Startup Story of Go Local Interactive (#4)

Episode #4: The Startup Story of Go Local Interactive This episode of The Basement Entrepreneur is focused on the startup of Go Local Interactive. I touch on the days before the company was formed, how we were formed, how we cash flowed the business, and how we grew. It is a great story and one […]

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Opportunity Assessment (#3)

Episode #3: Opportunity Assessment In this episode of The Basement Entrepreneur, we will be looking at a strategy for opportunity assessment. The more successful you are, the more opportunities you will spot and the more business opportunities you will have come your way. Your deal flow will increase substantially. The point of this episode is […]

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Looking for the Right Idea (#2)

Episode #2: Looking for the Right Idea The second installment of The Basement Entrepreneur podcast is an episode covering the process of searching for the right idea. If I have an overabundance of anything, it is ideas. This episode focuses on how to discern which ideas are right to pursue. The discussion goes from the […]

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An Intro and Domain Names (#1)

Episode #1: An Intro and Domain Names This is the first episode of The Basement Entrepreneur. At the time of the recording, I was still trying to figure out what I was doing with this whole podcasting thing. I say that because the name of the podcast in the audio does not match what it […]

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Marketing Tests

Influencer Marketing Gains My Attention

Influencer Marketing Comes to Kansas City It’s time to find out if this influencer marketing concept has legs.  I’ve read about it for too long and have dabbled with it a little, but now I’m going all in.  I plan on giving it two good years of effort to see what becomes of the concept. […]

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CEO Life Optimization

Be a Problem Solver

Being a Problem Solver is Easier Than You Think This world is full of problem identifiers.  What we need more of is problem solvers.  Check out my latest video on being a problem solver.  This one minute and 15 second video will make all the difference.  Enjoy! By the way, I am more than aware […]

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Generation Marketing: Baby Boomers | Generation X | Millennials | Generation Z

Introducing Generational Notes from The Financial Brand Forum Earlier this week, Monday through Wednesday, I was fortunate enough to attend The Financial Brand Conference in Las Vegas at The Las Vegas Cosmopolitan.  (Yes, it felt important to be that specific.)  I wrote a blog post with my early thoughts about the conference and marketing for […]

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Financial Brand Marketing Conference and Marketing for Banks

The Financial Brand Forum Arrives in Las Vegas This morning I am heading to Las Vegas to attend The Financial Brand marketing conference.  The forum brings in great speakers in a great venue, The Cosmopolitan, and provides marketers in the banking and financial sectors with information they can use right away. As a marketer myself, […]

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How to Launch a Brand?

Launch a Brand: Ideas from Experience I’ve been approached quite a few times over the years by friends, family, and acquaintances asking for help to launch a new brand.  With my experience in online marketing, it stands to reason I would have some useful advice.  Throwing modesty aside, I do. What do you need to […]