Joyfear in the Age of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Two weeks ago, you were hitting your stride at work. Now, you’re suddenly jobless.

What you’re feeling is joyfear.

I’m feeling it, too. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to stay focused during this crisis.

Happy New Year 2020

I’ve been laying low and focusing on work. But, this year, I plan to return to blogging and podcasting.🎙

And, in the spirit of new beginnings, I Marie Kondo’d my website—making my blog and portfolio the main focus.

5 B2B Trends To Follow in 2018

The line between B2B and B2C is getting blurrier as the notion of P2P (Person-to-Person) marketing becomes clear. Strategies that place the customer front and center are winning. As the digital landscape evolves, trends have emerged that B2B companies should consider.

I Got Skills Campaign Report: Week 2 KPIs

It’s been two weeks since launch and the IGS video has about 9,790 views, 82 shares, and 75+ comments between Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. That’s very close to 10,000 total views! Views on Facebook have leveled off at 3.7K but LinkedIn continues to increase in views, shares, and comments. Here are the analytics so far, plus the…

I Got Skills Campaign Report: Week 1 KPIs

After the first week, the IGS video has about 7,600 views, 78 shares, and 71 comments between Facebook and LinkedIn. Total views on LinkedIn has surpassed total views on Facebook. Interesting! Here are the analytics so far, plus the top 5 cities with the largest audiences.   Did you catch the typo?  Bonus points if,…

I Got Skills Campaign Report: KPIs

Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the numbers I’m seeing from the video resumé. See how it’s doing on: The LinkedIn post (widescreen) The Facebook post (square) As of Sunday night, January 7th, 2018, the IGS video has about 6,450 views, 76 shares, and 69 comments (not including mine) between Facebook and LinkedIn. Here are some charts with…

Music Video Resumé Coming January 3rd

I’ve had my head down since last summer finishing up school and preparing for my job search. But, here are a few quick announcements: I graduated this month with a BA Marketing from Portland State University My job search is officially under way My website has been rebranded I’m releasing a music video resumé! Please…

Real iDeal Radio Bonus Episode: Genealogy and The Historical Context of Robert Griner, Plus The Landmark Copyright Case of 1971.

What can we learn about ourselves by researching our family history? Communications manager, historian and musician, Robert Griner, explains how a label from a bottle of Irish Creme liquor sent him on a journey to discover his family history. Robert explains how genealogical research has become quite easy in recent years and how doing this kind…

Real iDeal Radio Podcast S1E9: Interview with Environmental Studies Major Emmaly Beck

Can we afford to sacrifice short-term profits for a sustainable future? Emmaly Beck believes we can. In episode #9 I interview Portland State University college senior and Environmental Studies Major Emmaly Beck. She talks about her spiritual influences and gives her take on online entrepreneurship, fast fashion, the fossil fuel industry, off-grid utility systems, and…