"LinkedIn 277% More Effective for Lead Generation Than Facebook & Twitter" http://bit.ly/xVcuve Absolutely!

"You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." Walt Disney

My Girls! They're growing so fast...where does the time go? http://twitpic.com/8cwx8o#.TySKE6ylBaI.pingfm

Life Lessons, Joe Paterno & Woody Hayes: Rest in Peace. '82 & meeting Joe & Woody http://bit.ly/wxz232 Definitely a more controversial post!

TuffGuy's got it right! Saturday afternoon, a warm spot in my office & his favorite recliner! http://bit.ly/xFs7x2 Life is good!

Connie hung Hugh MacLeod's "Soul" & "In Memoriam - Steve Jobs" @gapingvoid http://twitpic.com/8a0gig#.TxsRhPFveIk.pingfm

Connie hung her Christmas present! "I saw your soul for a brief moment and it made me want to cry with joy and thanks" http://bit.ly/x861sl

Very cool! I hooked the iPad2 to the HDTV in the living room. Awesome toy...super display! Television in its present form is on its way out.

Thanks to all my LinkedIn friends! 6000 connections is truly an honor! To be connected to so many amazing people is absolutely incredible!

This is my formula for social media success, at least when it comes to Twitter...for those who aren't JB or DELL! http://bit.ly/wW37HW

Some would argue this (see image) isn't the best way to "monetize social media." WRONG! Engage & all else follows! http://bit.ly/y4Fwi5

@LisaSawyer317 I've had every client & student listen to this & they ALL love it! The iTunes EP is awesome! http://bit.ly/Adn1OX

I love paying my VAs! They are invaluable to me & our clients are thriving & happy b/c of the work THEY do! I'm truly blessed!

SOPA & PIPA Dropped by Congress! The numbers are great but it's the collective voice that's TRULY INSPIRING! http://bit.ly/zz0wBK Congrats!

Nat Geo Photo of the Month some time back. You'll immediately see why! To me? It represents PURE JOY! http://bit.ly/wH9G2y

Wal-Mart Highlights: Focus on Social Media & Technology This Year http://bit.ly/ycfccb Now ask: Still think social media is a waste of time?

“You only have what you give. It's by spending yourself that you become rich.” Isabel Allende

"Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound." James Allen

Peter Bregman's "18 Minutes" is a very useful look at distraction & focus. The audiobook is just super. Get it free! http://bit.ly/xvLp8v

"Top Five Regrets of the Dying" Peter Bregman mentions this wonderful article in "18 Minutes!" http://bit.ly/xLdicd

Don't have time to get things done? To self-educate? Exercise? Build a business? The avg person spends 3.4hrs watching TV! A no-brainer! ;-)

And that's just the body! So much for the top-of-the-line Nikon! ;-(

Almost had a heart attack! Considering DSLRs & the new Nikon D3X. I'd read a lot...but then I saw the price $7999! That's at AMAZON! OMGosh!

We may not fear relinquishing our rights in the present but we will certainly regret doing so in the future! Prof John Zajaros SOPA PIPA

Wonderfully articulate argument! "Biden on Internet Freedom=Anti-SOPA" http://bit.ly/AyyJug "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" SOPA PIPA

SOPA Blackout Anthem Tracy Chapman's "Talkin' Bout A Revolution" http://spoti.fi/AbxtI7 The most amazing thing? The silent majority? Isn't!

"Instantly stream via Wi-Fi & download your movie to your computer & compatible...iPhone...& iPad devices" Flixster = Errors & ZERO access!

Amazing meeting with a client downtown. I'm the guy in jeans, t-shirt & New Balance (my dress shoes) that gets his clients to #1 on pg 1 ;-)

Regardless of what you think about SOPA PIPA or ThePriceofEggs It is good to be alive & to have a voice at all! USE IT!

Why SOPA Is Dangerous http://on.mash.to/A9WJ9E SOPA Mashable

The wonderful thing abut the Internet is that it gives the least among us a voice. DO not allow ANYONE to infringe upon your rights! SOPA

SOPA Relinquishing freedom in the name of regulation is the antithesis of freedom! If you believe this's a USA issue? You're very naive!

The argument is not SOPA It's about relinquishing freedom in the name of regulation! And that is the antithesis of freedom!

We may not fear relinquishing our rights in the present but we will certainly regret doing so in the future! Prof John Zajaros SOPA PIPA

Wonderfully articulate argument! "Biden on Internet Freedom=Anti-SOPA" http://bit.ly/AyyJug ~ "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" SOPA PIPA

The fact that people are engaged AT ALL is exciting! Know the facts! This is an excellent video! http://bit.ly/xp2QCu PIPA SOPA

SOPA Blackout Anthem "Talkin' Bout A Revolution" by Tracy Chapman http://spoti.fi/AbxtI7 ~ The most amazing thing? The sleeper awakens!

A marketing client will be here in 5mins! I'm in slippers & a t-shirt. Hey, I got him to the top of page 1! I could be in jammies! ;-)

2hrs ago I got an email. The entire sales process was done via mobile. Timing & accessibility made it all happen in minutes. Amazing times!

"S&P Waves the Downgrade Wand Again...." Trefis ~ A puzzlement?! Wasn't it S&P that bestowed AAA ratings on CDOs...during tranch warfare?

If you can't outspend 'em? Outwork 'em! When they think DETERMINATION? Your face should be ALL they see! "Be the ball! Nah...nah...nah...."

OK, time to watch the Dr. Peter J. Meyers SEOmoz webinar "Future-Proofing Your SEO: 2012 Edition!" See you in 90 minutes!

4.5lbs of Mike & Ikes? There goes my svelte figure & my 2012 resolution! Yeah, right! 56 & I'm still making New Year's resolutions? Not!

@LisaSawyer317 I'm going to talk to him tonight. We'll be OK! I talked to the client & he's willing to go whatever way I think is best! OK?

Hugh MacLeod's -- @gapingvoid -- art, my thoughts... Connie loves it! Thanks Hugh, wonderful! http://bit.ly/u5VyHi

Did I tell you how much I love my clients? Dan Kennedy is right! Choose your clients wisely & you'll be much happier...b/c it is a marriage!

40min call seemed like 5! 7 proposals & he went w/the "Skinny Little Boy from Cleveland, Ohio" A boutique firm!? Yeah, that's the ticket! ;)

"[She] was willing to get up at 8:30am on a day off of school to see you. That speaks volumes....Have a great day!" WAY better than cash!

"I must tell you her confidence has improved dramatically since...tutoring with you...I see that's different now." Email: A student's mom!

"Which road do I take?" Alice asked "Where do you want to go?" asked Cheshire Cat "I don't know!" "Then it doesn't matter!" Lewis Carroll

"Biologists Replicate Key Evolutionary Step in Life on Earth." Single-celled organisms to multi-cellular clusters! http://1.usa.gov/wJFhE1

Klout may last b/c people love a good fiction. Klout will not last b/c a single influence score is pure fiction! Klout is a puzzlement!

I told a client that b/c of his #1 ranking he now receives 48-52% of all traffic for the most valuable keyword phrase in his industry! Yes!

Less than 6mos with this client & his website OWNS several #1 spots & is now #1 for his main keyword phrase! He's such a SUPER guy too! YES!

Sent this to a client: "You are #1 for our main keyword phrase vs 12.4 MILLION competing web pages -- SERPs! We're on our way!" So exciting!

Have a great day everyone & the people of Syria in your thoughts & prayers! I fear it'll take divine intervention to avoid civil war! PEACE

OK! I'm done for the day. I just woke up at my desk & had no idea where I was for just a split second. Ugh! I'm bushed. So much still to do!

Huntsman Says He’s Quitting G.O.P. Race http://nyti.ms/wV7LFV

I'm so proud of my colleague & VA for the work she did on this site! http://bit.ly/cHY16Q Just gorgeous!

Deep Purple "Space Truckin'" Cloverleaf Speedway '73! Back in the USA & the most incredible concert I can't remember! http://spoti.fi/yEjxHZ

Inner Sanctum II! Home of The Z Family - 3rd floor, The Ultimate Internet Image, and Westside Tutoring-Main Floor! http://bit.ly/zWprOD

May 2007 we were facing homelessness. I was fighting for my life! I couldn't have won that fight w/o an amazing family! http://bit.ly/xU9XLX

"We learn more by looking for the answer to a question & not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself." Lloyd Alexander

Tomorrow's booked 8am-9:30pm! Meeting new inbound marketing clients & I added 2 new ADHD students, today! Referrals. I use to HATE Mondays!

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band w/Tom Morello The Ghost Of Tom Joad Spotify http://spoti.fi/xwPHx8 The embodiment of poetry in music!

Allie's Sweet Tooth @AlliesSweets Allie created these cool kissing fish! http://pic.twitter.com/eZZD8jwF I'm the official taster! ;-)

It's incredible! 1-2-3 people work so hard, do everything right, serve the customer & their employer & 1 blows it all! Staples Walgreens

Cust Svc Interaction: Staples W117th 3 Awesome, 1 Smart A##, 1 Sadsack! Walgreens Madison, Lkwd: 1 Great, 1 Morose! A 5-3 score CS DISASTER!

Jim Collins's "Great by Choice" is inspiring! A must read!

Brynnie home from ER! Not form the ER! Precocious? Yup! http://twitpic.com/87nqfe#.TxL-8T5MOAg.pingfm

Have a SUPER day! Cold & snowy in God's Country! Brynnie came home from the ER & life is good! Off to Staples!

Busy day! ACT student who got a 35 on a practice test Friday...36 is PERFECT! LOVE working with kids! Also an awesome RE investment client!

Going to Staples is the equivalent of going to the toy store as a kid! I get out of the house & do "entrepreneurial shopping!" Geez!

Interesting people from all walks of life! @giancarlonyc23 @i_SmallBusiness @riniagustin @jenny_dantaas @oudiantebi @DonScottSchnure

Interesting people! @iAmStreets @VastyaIchsana_A @abhipingle @SocialNetUpdate @euroyardservice @OceanFin4nce @JoshuatotheC @Faissalhaithami

Interesting & worth following! @SimonaGeorgevic @ILectureCPAs @GregAboveTheRim @mf_superstars @askbrianmartin @NatalieCarter15 @OliverSorin

As the world shrinks & we come to know others as never before, we know we share a common bond & no one suffers alone! Peace Love Syria

One of my favorite authors & quotes: "We may encounter many defeats, but we MUST NOT be defeated." Maya Angelou ~ Tattoo it!

Romney's lead is more a statement re the LACK OF VISION offered by ANY of the GOP automatons. Same-OLE'-Same-OLE' by the Best & Brightest?

"In the breathless hush of 4am" Jellyfish got me thru many a 4am in grad school! "The Glutton Of Sympathy" Spotify http://spoti.fi/y9PE05

Brynnie is coming home! Some IV fluids first & then home to her "GaGa!" Funny how kids get stuck on terms of endearment & familiarity. Cute!

As the world shrinks & we come to know others as never before, we know we share a common bond & no one suffers alone! Peace Love

As you go thru your day, take a moment & say a prayer (moment of silence) for the people of Syria. We're all connected & we suffer as one!

You know you've pushed it when you wake up to an incomplete tweet/post & an impression of the keyboard on the side of your face! Yup! ;-)

Brynnie is in the hospital...ER! Allie sent me a text a few mins ago, waiting for X-ray results, blood tests, etc. It's so hard...waiting!

Can't sleep...like that's new? I've checked on Kailyn. So it's SEOmoz Pro webinar time! For my competition to keep up? They can't sleep! Ha!

Hat's off to the The Great State of Maine! I have 2 amazing virtual assistants, both from Maine, both AMAZING! Thank goodness! I love them!

Brynnie is on her way to the ER with Mommy & NaNa! Heartbreaking! I live & die with my children & now my grandchildren! Who can sleep now?!

I really love my clients! Most are just like you & I, working hard & smart enough long enough so they can do what they love! So courageous!

Jellyfish "The Glutton Of Sympathy" Spotify http://spoti.fi/Ars1MA 1 of my favs from the early 90s alternative movement. Great stuff!

Martha Stewart Living Palamos 2-Person Brushed Raisin Steel & Aluminum Wicker Glider was $199 at Home Depot now $399. No way Martha, sorry!

I like it Reed! So did the crowd! And college crowds can be tough. Good for you! @reedwaddle http://youtu.be/VD1Ayd4P5tk

Dave Matthews Band "Break Free" (Live) Spotify http://spoti.fi/tq61Sy Brynnie (2) & I listened to this at 3am & 4:30am! Grandpa time! ;-)

The Intangibles: Client Feedback is Better than...anything! http://bit.ly/zLtdsf I'm so grateful for the opportunity to serve!

Inbound Marketing Trainee Wanted http://ultimateinternetimage.com ~ Opportunity to create a career. Learn & be mentored 1-on-1!

"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot

Raising a Happy and Healthy Puggle: Getting to Know Your Christmas Puggle...or any Christmas puppy. http://bit.ly/x4EBxv

Linkin Park "Shadow Of The Day" Spotify ~ Great tune! This kid has a set of pipes! http://spoti.fi/zylggp

#1 drawback to the BoseQC15 headphones? Batteries! Imagine having to replace the battery as often as once daily just to use the headphones!

I'm just glad they aren't out of Pittsburgh! Bengals fans? Well, okay! Steelers fans? I just don't know if I could do that to Cleveland! ;-)

I'm handling the marketing for the greatest group of guys out of Cincinnati! They can write, sing, play; they're the total package! Fun!

OAR "City On Down" Spotify http://spoti.fi/AlR12M Crank it up 5 mins in for an awesome sax solo! We don't need no stinking weekdays!

One better: "I declare victory today, going in, over all things great & small! Today!" @ThisIsSethsBlog http://bit.ly/zLx6hC

Are you ready to create your own "success economy"? Ari Galper - Smart guy with a GREAT program for cold calling...if you're forced to CC!

Giving away 10 of "The Thank You Economy" & 10 "Meatball Sundae(s)!" Gifts from my inbound marketing consultancy to prospective clients! UII

Brynnie & Kailyn are in bed. Connie is sleeping on the couch & I'm watching The King's Speech again. Great movie! Truly funny & very moving!

S&P downgraded the credit ratings of 9 European countries & the Greek talks have halted! It doesn't look good for the EU!

The TED imperatives: Be interested. Be generous. Be interesting. Connect. http://bit.ly/xpt6uY

Fascinating series on the evolution of Katrina by the NSF! http://1.usa.gov/wH1qJx http://twitpic.com/86xmxw#.TxDGy5IdPMI.pingfm

A previously unknown set of foundations dates to the Colonial period of the College of William & Mary! http://1.usa.gov/xukRRw

News of the death of a high school friend gave me a moment's pause, Jay Oakley. Jay, you'll always be a part of all of us! Peace my friend!

Just had a visit from the Granddaughter Patrol: Kailyn (4) & Brynnie (2) I think they come up just to make sure I'm still home & breathing!

@LisaSawyer317 Sent you "something!" ;-) Have a great evening! Let me know what you think about the associates theme for the blog.

Super article! You risk your future putting all your eggs in someone else's basket? Weebly, FB, anything not your own! http://bit.ly/yri5UZ

@LisaSawyer317 #1 Associate but in the PMS colors http://bit.ly/xBvJWh or http://bit.ly/zeyU5n or http://bit.ly/xgkWAI

Many business owners fail to realize that THEY need to focus on business to survive! However, marketing assistance is required to flourish!

Interview Steven Pressfield: "Social media is a waste!" http://bit.ly/ydEyMg Yet a necessary resource, so artists can do their thing! Right?

TrafficGeyser has awesome support! Meredith, Robin & the entire staff are amazing & reflect Mike's & Rocket's commitment to excellence!

Hey Google! If I get involuntarily logged out of my email account 1 more time I am going to Yahoo...today! ARGH!

Brynnie (2) loves "Bugs" & Kailyn (4) is bigtime into Team Umizoomi! Brynnie is a banger, future soccer defender/GK & Kailyn? A center mid!

Going back thru The Thank You Economy @GaryVee during dead time! Showers, driving, "other stuff!" Getting to know GaryVaynerchuk well! Ha!

Have a wonderful day everyone! It's gorgeous here in Cleveland. The snow is beautiful & Bart is in Heaven! Capital "H!" TuffGuy hates it!

Sorry for the promo but it's truly my #1 resource & I've used it successfully as part many campaigns. T/G is a winner! http://bit.ly/tEnAlx

Many of you know TrafficGeyser has been my #1 resource for 3+yrs. They're offering PLATINUM for the cost of Gold! http://bit.ly/tEnAlx

Whoever said goals aren't important is an idiot doomed to failure!

I have never made a sale without first making a friend! Forget about selling, focus on making a friend! It's both easier & more rewarding!

A connection leads to an opportunity to engage, that offers a chance to build a relationship. If you're lucky, trust will grow!

Trust & respect will ensure success! Lack thereof will doom you to failure! The importance of this success tandem can never be overstated!

You earn trust slowly, over the life of a relationship. You lose it in an instant, a single, thoughtless act!

Success comes hard b/c most people aren't willing to listen 1st. Shut up & listen (Listen+Engage+Serve)^TRUST = SUCCESS or (L+E+S)^T = S

Funny how times have changed but even at 5, Kailyn is brilliant & an iPad2 with the right software will pay dividends thru/out the year!

My daughter is thinking about an expensive party for Kailyn's 5the d-day. I'm thinking small party & an iPad2 with an Otter Box for safety!

The thing I hate most about education? Labels! I've yet to have a student I can't reach. Time, respect, empathy, love, and compassion!

Had a super session with a student today! She got a perfect score on an ACT practice section! One at a time & my kids are always ready! Fun!

New article for those of you who've added a Puggle to the family over the holidays...or are just wrestling one! http://puggleplace.com

TuffGuy is snoring up a storm! Puggle on the outside but he snores like a Bull Mastiff...a cute Bull Mastiff that does NOT like the cold!

Winter storm warning here at the North Pole-Cleveland, Ohio. Ice, rain, snow mix. Always the high point of my year! Ugh!

This guy sells gorgeous iPad2 cases! Hand sewn leather cases, beautiful! I bought from him because of a DOG story! http://bit.ly/zfJoX9

Brynnie (2) is testing her lungs. She can scream with the best of them! She's SO stubborn! I keep telling myself it'll be a real asset! Ugh!

Biggest kick in business? Going head-to-head with Goliath & winning! UII faced inbound marketing's Goliath (Boston) & got the nod! Love it!

Added http://www.Followerwonk Super features, yet simple to use. An absolute must if you &/or your clients are to fully exploit Twitter!

I'm VERY happy to follow everyone who followed @JohnZajaros or @InternetImage today! Can't answer everyone but I'll answer EVERY @ message!

Ordered Day Flo EZ Lite 2000 lighting for videos! Flex teleprompter tomorrow. Asked a CNET editor about camcorders. Nothing yet! JVC maybe?

I liked Google's set up, being able to login to multiple email accounts simultaneously. But Google has been HORRIBLE! Very buggy lately!

Has anyone noticed how hard it is to remain logged in to Google? For multiple email accounts...although it's set up for it? Pain-in-the-A##!

Worked all night on clients' inbound marketing campaigns. Added SEOmoz~Love it! Invested in a pro camcorder, lighting, Wistia! Steep curve!

Got the nicest Thank You note from a student. Yes, I still work with gifted students...some have learning challenges too. I love the kids!

Newt: "I was involved with balancing the budget twice. Once during Reagan's admin & once while I was Speaker!" Who was President then Newt?!

I've the best clients! I interview them as much as they me! A marketing relationship is like a marriage & you MUST really like your clients!

Even @GaryVee might take pause! I bill on the 10th & 4 clients sent ME emails & snailmail Thank You notes! 1 called to say thanks! Love it!

I lost my iPad2 to Kailyn & something called Team Umizoomi! As long as she loves it & she's learning? It's a small price for a special kid!

Want a few grins? Newt & Piers Morgan on CNN right now!

"NYT Still Worth $7.50, Despite Free Nooks Promotion" http://bit.ly/y7KQ8c Trefis ~ My thought when I watch NYTimes promos: "It's dying!"

"By the Light of January's Wolf Moon" http://1.usa.gov/AvE1pZ Check out the link at the bottom & explore Yellowstone's wolf population!

“Time is the most valuable thing
a man can spend.” Theophrastus (372 BC – 287 BC)

"You have to pretend you're 100% sure....take action; you can't hesitate....Anything less...condemn[s] your efforts to failure" Andrew Grove

Kailyn is sitting behind me & I hear giggles, then "Uh oh, woah!" "Woops!" "Hey!" & assorted iPad2 gaming sounds! The giggles are Kailyn's!

"Domain Name Growth Reaffirms Verisign’s $37 Fair Value" http://bit.ly/AcdLHH Trefis seems on the money, quite literally, with this one!

BREAKING A RULE! If you never read another thing I write, pay attention here! http://bit.ly/wLAfyQ This is a bargain from a SMART blogger!

The 2nd Most Important Element in Copywriting http://bit.ly/wEteC

I'm always amazed when I go back & read old posts. Incredible what we learn & still have to learn re Relationship Mktg http://bit.ly/uUiCmz

Had a nice conversation with a rep from CoTweet. While not something I can use at present, it seems like a MUST for social media...soon!

Have an amazing day! Spent the night watching old but still very valuable SEOmoz webinars! http://bit.ly/zflPi0 TuffGuy snoring next to me!

Time away from personal social media, clients 1st! 60 days & 6 new clients! My clients are anticipating an awesome 2012! Election year bump!

A man may smile & bid you hail yet wish you to the devil; But when a good dog wags his tail you know he's on the level! http://bit.ly/yGy87O

Went looking for an iPad2 case...disappointed with my DODOcase. I found something more! http://bit.ly/yGy87O An amazing case & a love story!

Went head-to-head with Godzilla of the inbound marketing world. Think Fenway Park...& won! Incredible feeling, incredible start to 2012!

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close with Tom Hanks & Sandra Bullock appears to be the kind of movie that will rip your heart out! A must see!

The house is quiet, except for Coldplay Connie laid down & was out. She looked so peaceful, I didn't wake her. 29yrs & still my best friend!

I ordered another signed, limited edition Hugh MacLeod print! Hugh @gapingvoid communicates thru his art. Evocative, funny, brilliant! JZ

Coldplay in Austin! Great music, quiet evening, business/personal success, awesome clients, my health, & a family I love with all my heart!