Google offers Internet (using it now), television (on in the other room), why not wireless? Android Police is reporting that a potential leaked app shows Google’s plans for their upcoming wireless service. While it’s not possible to be certain the leak originated from Google, the level of detail does go along with earlier reports concerning […]
Always Be Closing – The Keys To Lead Generation Success
In my downtime I like to watch movies about Entrepreneurs or business. They inspire me and often give me ideas for new businesses or strategies that will separate me from the rest of the herd. One of the most motivating segments comes from the 1992 movie, Glengarry Glen Ross. Blake, played by Alec Baldwin, is an alpha dog […]
Never Stop Learning – LinkedIn Buys Lynda.com For $1.5 Billion
We’ve been saying it for years here at IMGrind. When you stop learning you stop progressing. When you stop progressing you start falling behind. Today, LinkedIn announced they were acquiring educational site Lynda.com for approximately $1.5 Billion: The transaction is valued at approximately $1.5 billion, subject to adjustment, in a combination of approximately 52 percent […]
Amazon Files Lawsuit Against Fake Reviewers
A lot of buzz recently about fake reviews. A positive one can flood a business with leads / customers, while a bad one can sink them. Yesterday, Amazon filed suit against Jay Gentile of California and websites buyamazonreviews.com, buyazonreviews.com, among others, of trademark infringement, false advertising and violations of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and the […]
Make Money This Baseball Season Selling Tickets
After a long cold winter, spring is finally here! With that comes baseball season! There is a lot of hype here in Kansas City from the Royals making an unbelievable run last year to the World Series. I’ve never been a big baseball fan, but I really started to take an interest last season as […]
Google-backed Buttercoin Folds
Last year I was freaking pumped to hear that Google Ventures had backed Bitcoin wallet Buttercoin. With all the drama over at Mt. Gox I felt a sense of relief when I saw that a wallet had secured funding from not only Google but also Y Combinator and Alexis Ohanian (founder of reddit). This past […]
Fighting The Battle Against Adult ADHD
As a disclaimer, I’m not a doctor, so I’m not trying to provide medical advice. I’m simply trying to point out something I see in a lot of Entrepreneurs, including myself, and some tips to become more focused and productive. Wikipedia helps define Adult ADHD: Adult ADHD is typically marked by inattentiveness, difficulty getting work done, […]
Free Domain Name Privacy Protection
I always use Domain Privacy Protection when I register my domain names. If not, the amount of SPAM that comes in is almost unbearable. Most recently, I registered a name without it just to see how bad it has become. Almost immediately I started receiving phone calls pitching me everything from website development to lucrative […]
Helpful Resources To Create Your Own Mobile Apps
Since the Internet is now in everyone’s pocket, there are multiple opportunities to market to them. As I pointed out in my post yesterday, you shouldn’t just focus on an app or mobile web, you should do both. For my friends out there that are ninja coders; congratulations you’re ahead of the curve! Code up […]
Making Money Online In 2015
Many of you that have read the Grind since we started in 2011 know I began my career online in 1998 when I was 13 years old. To continue to be successful I’ve had to Adapt, Develop, and Progress to avoid getting in a rut. No two years have been alike and my business plans […]