My Tech Startup Journey: Learning How To Fund A New Software Company

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com has always been a sounding board for my own use as an entrepreneur. From the day I started blogging I wrote about what I was up to with whatever business I was focused on at the time.

Blogging is fantastic for all kinds of business reasons, but it’s also great as a tool just to write about what you … Read the rest of this entry »

Want To Sell Ads On Your Blog? Introducing CrankyAds.com

I am very pleased to announce that CrankyAds.com, my new ad management system for bloggers, is ready for a full public release.

You can download the plugin for free from here -

http://www.crankyads.com

The plugin is currently available only for WordPress bloggers, however in the future we will have options for any website.

It has been tested on over … Read the rest of this entry »

The Challenge Of Developing A Software Startup

I’ve been working on CrankyAds.com now for over a year, although there have been a few start-stop sessions, so it hasn’t been exactly all-steam ahead during that time.

Developing software is a lot of fun, when you have the people who can make your vision a reality. Thinking of how you want something to work in your head and then … Read the rest of this entry »

My Most Challenging Year Part 2: A New Business Is Born

If you haven’t read part one, you can do so here – My Most Challenging Year Part 1: When Family Tragedy Strikes

At the start of 2011 I set up this blog to run as automatically as possible.

A stay at home mum friend, Steph, from my city Brisbane came on board as editor and head of new writer recruitment. … Read the rest of this entry »

My Most Challenging Year Part 1: When Family Tragedy Strikes

As is tradition here on EJ, this is my end of year post, or two posts in this case, recapping the year that was and my plans for the year coming up.

Yesterday I read over the article I wrote at the end of 2010 – My Big Plans For 2011. Things didn’t go exactly according to plan – … Read the rest of this entry »

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Blog Mastermind Closing Forever This Friday (Plus A Story About Video Games, Magic And Skating)

When I was about 5 years old I discovered my first love – video games.

It all began with a nintendo entertainment system. There was nothing more important in my life at the time than Super Mario Brothers.

My passion grew as I grew, going from nintendo to the sega master system, to the mega drive, the super … Read the rest of this entry »

Blog Mastermind Is Closing Forever

At the end of this month, September 2011, my course Blog Mastermind will close forever.

Only current members and those who join before the end of the month will have ongoing access to the program. No one new will be able to buy their way in again, no exceptions.

As a special discount for the closing down period, I’ve knocked … Read the rest of this entry »

The Day My Life Changed

Almost a month ago I woke up to a phone call at 7am. It was my mother’s partner’s son calling me to tell me that my mum had a stroke and was in hospital.

She had been watching TV, heard a buzzing noise, had a seizure and started speaking gibberish. Her partner called an ambulance and although she recovered somewhat … Read the rest of this entry »

Why I Am Cutting Costs And Changing Business Models

The last few months have been interesting. I’m currently going through a transition phase. While I experience this process I think about my business goals, what kind of money I want to make, how I want to make it and what roles I specifically want to do. This takes time.

It’s an exciting process, one that very much appeals to … Read the rest of this entry »

It’s No Longer Just My Entrepreneurs Journey

You’ve probably noticed new regular contributors recently joined the Entrepreneurs-Journey.com team. A few light design changes were made to the site to highlight the faces of each of these new writers, so you know which article comes from which writer. If you’re reading this through an RSS reader then you can’t see the changes, so make sure you head to … Read the rest of this entry »

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My Big Plans For 2011 (Plus What You Need To Focus On Next Year)

This will be the final blog post I publish on Entrepreneurs-Journey.com in 2010. Like most of my articles that I’ve written in the past six years, this one is being constructed in a coffee shop in downtown Brisbane Australia as I sip a lemon-lychee iced tea.

Tomorrow, likely the day you read this if you’re one of my more dedicated … Read the rest of this entry »

I Am Hiring: Would You Like To Join My Team?

I’ve got some exciting new projects on the cards for the rest of the year, but in order to successfully execute them, I need help.

I’m looking for some very talented people who would like to work with me and my team to produce some pretty cool stuff for the blogging and Internet marketing industries.

I need help with all … Read the rest of this entry »

I Cut My Hair And Bought A New Car

I’ve been debating for a while whether to publish this blog post because it’s a bit off topic and very self indulgent, however lots of people have been asking me questions about these two changes to my life, so I’ve decided why not tell you about them.

Consider yourself warned, this article will not likely improve your life or your … Read the rest of this entry »

2009 In Review: Did You Focus On What You Really Wanted?

I’m sitting at a Max Brennerchocolate by the bald man” shop, slurping a dark chocolate iced frappe in Melbourne as I type this on my macbook air.

This is the first chance I’ve had to get some laptop time in the past three days because I’ve attended a wedding of a high-school friend. What made the wedding … Read the rest of this entry »

How To Become Comfortable With Yourself

Reflections On My 30th Birthday

As I type this I just turned 30 years old and if you’re reading this and it’s still Sunday July 19 where you are, make sure you wish me a happy birthday .

I had a conversation leading up to my 30th birthday with a fellow 29 year old who was heading towards her 30th … Read the rest of this entry »

How To Use Negative Feedback As A Benefit To You And Your Business

The day you start a business you enter the public sphere of perception. This means that what you do and what you say will be judged by everyone who is listening or purchasing your offerings.

The day you start a blog something similar happens, where every word you publish becomes available to the entire world for all to see and … Read the rest of this entry »

Membership Site Mastermind Is Open – Amazing Fast Action Bonus Available Today Only

I know you have been waiting patiently for this ever since I released the Masterplan report last week. You’re probably curious how much my new course, Membership Site Mastermind is, right?

I just turned the order page on and you can sign up to my six week intensive training program, Membership Site Mastermind, right here, right now –

www.membershipsitemastermind.com/signup/Read the rest of this entry »

Now Hiring: Audio Editor-Manager

With the success of Blog Mastermind I’m in need of someone to help with the editing and production of audio files. This role includes -

  1. Taking the raw recordings of teleconferences, audio recordings and the audio component of videos, and editing them into a production level MP3. This will include adding intro and out-tro music, balancing the volume of voices
  2. Read the rest of this entry »

Win A MacBook Air, Asus EeePC, Sony PSP – And More!

Next week I’m releasing the first of my content videos as part of the opening of Blog Mastermind. If you are new to blogging or interested in a better way to blog for money, then stay tuned for that video and the follow-ups after it coming, hopefully, from Tuesday onwards.

You will be able to join Blog Mastermind at the … Read the rest of this entry »

Anatomy of a New Blog Design

In 2007 I decided my blog was due for a new look, but it was not just about a cosmetic face-lift. I wanted to improve usability, clarity and most importantly, highlight a very important aspect of my business – the Blog Profits Blueprint/Blog Tips newsletter email opt-in.

Blog Designer: Mick Real

I’ve worked with a good designer friend now for … Read the rest of this entry »

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