I attended a fun opening meeting for a blog incubator group called, Incublogger. It was a lot of fun to meet energetic and excited internet entrepreneurs. I really enjoy being surrounded by talented, ambitious and community minded people.
In addition to learning about the basics of how to blog, there were some very helpful [...]
A friend recently asked me to evaluate an interesting Utah Business Opportunity. Like many proclaimed self employment opportunities in Utah, this business is perhaps a little vague at first glance, offers incredible returns, but requires that you sign up and speak with a representative to get more information.
Although it is difficult to really see [...]
Utah is popular for a number of different things: The Utah Jazz, (the almost-made-it team of the NBA), The hosting of the Winter Olympics, Skiing, astronomic bankruptcy and of course, Mormons.
Now whether you are starting a business or keeping one running in Utah, it can be helpful to remember the depth of the culture you [...]
I have a little sister who works for company that scans and digitizes legal documents. It is a fun little company that requires some initial contracts and some consistent employees, but appears nonetheless to be a relatively low maintenance company. I think that to own a company that only requires management [...]
I was reading a post by a revered entrepreneurRich Christiansen about Les Miserables and how Javert could not let go of his frustrations and need to chase Jean ValJean. His words reminded me of something that a very wise mentor once shared with me before I got married:
“Remember those three simple words and [...]
I have always been fascinated by business models which successfully integrate profitable business practices that measurably improve society.
Worldwide Book Drive doesn’t quite fit the criteria for this socially responsible business plan competition primarily because we don’t have any graduate students on the team. It is of course a minor technicality which [...]
Although multi-level-marketing or MLM often carries a negative connotation, it cannnot be ignored as a significant and legitimate form of marketing in the US and global economy.
What is Multi-Level-Marketing or MLM?
Multilevel marketing is a form of direct marketing where the wholesale and distribution of a product are done by participants in the same marketing plan. [...]
I hear a lot of the statement, “John, I have this great idea…” The simple truth is there are billions of great ideas out there, but the person that makes it happen is truly unique.
Listed below is a basic frame-work I developed to teach an introductory class to help people without prior business experience [...]
Today was phenomenal. I had the opportunity to go with my friend and business associate David Kasteler (an amazing person himself) to meet with some of the most incredible men I have had the privelage to have known. Dan Mabey, Ken Dehyle and Kelly Sheppard. Each of these men are accomplished entrepreneurs [...]
Okay, so maybe 22,000 papers at BYU isn’t much in the global scheme of Worldwide Book Drive, but it was a good and informational article.
It was exciting to see an article put together after the issuing of a little press release. I think we have a pretty simple formula for press releases, but I [...]