What Color Is Your Flip Camera Submissions

A few weeks ago I asked you to shout out your color of your Flip camera in video or picture format on Flickr. By the way, you can still do this so c’mon and have some fun! Here’s some video responses by a few people that got in on the fun. First is a video from the gang at Marketleverage. Second is a video from Missy Ward, and third is from Shawn Collins. Check out the live Flickr stream for all the videos and photos.  Read More →

Storytelling With Frog & Toad

Writing blogs, or doing videos, or audio, or anything we do in marketing is storytelling. Today I read from one of my favorite children’s books ‘Frog and Toad’ to demonstrate that storytelling is what we should all aspire to be better at. The copyblogger will tell you this over and over. He tells stories, and he tells them well. Look at other successful people online. Most of them are master storytellers. You should work on it.  Read More →

Everything Is Show Business

Look. Don’t get fooled. A LOT of what you see on the Internets is “show business”. Loren Feldman is the best example. The guy is an entertainer who’s doing a “show”. It’s to entertain you and get attention. Ratings/traffic. Mylee Cyrus and those “racy photos”… same thing. Paula Abdul reading scripts on American Idol… same thing. It’s all about ratings and if you think that this stuff isn’t planned... Read More »

Marketing With SMS (text messaging)?

So, how much SMS marketing have you done? If you’re like me… probably none. Yet. It’s coming. The first thing us marketers need to do is understand what SMS is. It’s text messaging. Imagine a double opt-in email sender, but through text. Here’s an interview I did with the guys at Mobilestorm about SMS. Will be interesting to see how marketers use text to get messages out in the years to come.  Read More →

Finance Tips For Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

I’m bad with finance. I mean, really bad. It’s the weakest part of my game. So I always look to the experts to help me out. I ask a LOT of questions and I let them do their jobs. In today’s video, I get get some finance tips for small business owners from Elizabeth from Growupstrategies.com. Enjoy.  Read More →

Elevator Pitch: Zane Savage

Another elevator pitch from an animated guy called Zane Savage. Great pitch… assuming he wants people to think he’s nuts. LOL. It really is a good pitch. What do you think? How about sending in your own elevator pitch? Email me the link and I’ll feature it here on this blog.  Read More →

Niche is Pronounced as “Nitch” or “Neesh”?

So, how do YOU pronounce the word “niche”? As “nitch”, or “neesh”? See my pronunciation in the video below. Let’s end this debate. It’s time to vote. Go here and cast your vote. If you want, make a video of yourself saying it and send me the link and I’ll post it here.  Read More →

Elevator Pitch: Zing Sales Solutions

Here’s another elevator pitch sent in from someone brave enough to try. This time from Roger from Zing Sales Solutions. It’s a few over the 15-second mark, but it’s “ok”. I admit after watching it once I only know that he does some type of sales solution, but I’m not sure “exactly” what. That is a bad thing. Feel free to try again and resend me another. Where’s YOUR elevator pitch? Send me your video link and I’ll... Read More »

Marketleverage Ad Network Does Marketing Right

If you read my blog you’ll know I think most ad networks marketing and sales teams suck! They do. Except this new ad network called Marketleverage.com. Note: I’m talking about their marketing prowess only; I have no idea if they are a worthy network to promote yet. (Note, if you’re going to sign up and find out, ask for Kyle McCall as your aff manager). It’s funny how this little upstart company is EATING THE LUNCH of the big ad networks. I mean, they... Read More »

What Color Is Your Flip? Show The World!

UPDATE!!! Click here to view the Flickr stream of tagged photos and videos for “myflipcamera”. Awesome! My orange Flip camera is the best! I love this thing. What color is yours? Here’s how you can participate. Take a picture or video of yourself and your flip and upload it to Flickr with the tag “myflipcamera”. I’ll feature all the images and/or videos here on JimKukral.com. Did I mention that orange is the best? :) Show some pride in... Read More »

1938Media Doesn’t Own Internet Shtick

Loren Feldman says he’s a genius and I’m a dope. Yep, he’s talking about me, Shawn, Sam and Lisa for our little puppet spoof/online war thing we made up around my Twittermethis project. Here’s the latest Geekcast where we come come clean about the whole thing. So if you haven’t been following the drama, here’s a good rundown from Kevin at System0. Anyway, as you’ll hear in the video below, I think Feldman is a funny and talented dude... Read More »

Elevator Pitch: Onemansgoal.com

Got another elevator pitch from Onemansgoal.com, a blog in the making money online niche. What do you think of his pitch? Pretty good I though. I wish he would have said his name though? Isn’t that important? Want to have your elevator pitch reviewed? Send me your video and I’ll post it here on my blog.  Read More →

Elevator Pitch: Ovineyards.com

This elevator pitch comes from France! Ryan O’Connell of www.ovineyards.com gives us his pitch. Big problem on the pitch is that he never identifies himself or his family or his company/brand. Nothing about the type of wine he’s making that’s special/unique either. Other than that, what do you think? Send in your pitch!!! Email me the link to your video and I’ll post it here!  Read More →

Blogging Isn’t Going To Kill You

I know this topic is a few weeks old at least, but I still think my take on it is good. Remember the NYTimes article about how “bloggers are dying”. I call b.s. Look, the people they mention in that piece are all complete workaholics. Anyone who works like that is going to have problems. You need to ask yourself what is most important? Health or money? I choose health. Now I need to go lose some weight and prove it. But you get my point?  Read More →

Elevator Pitch: FranchiseSelectionSpecialists.com

Joel Libava, my Cleveland buddy, and super franchise expert sent in his elevator pitch. I think best one yet? Except for the Pink Floyd ‘Shine on you crazy diamond’ track in the background, which now means I’m going to have to listen to Dark Side of the Moon this Monday morning. I think it would have been better without the music track Joel, but great job. What do you think of Joel’s pitch? Where’s yours? Record and upload someplace and send... Read More »

Elevator Pitch: Figmentations

Here’s another elevator pitch from Helen Hoefele at Figmentations. The sound is kinda off, so turn your speakers up a bit. So, did Helen make you understand what her business is in 15 seconds?  Read More →

Elevator Pitch: Donna Baxter

The elevator pitches are starting to fly in now. Where’s yours? Upload it someplace and send me the link and I’ll feature it here. So, this one comes from Donna Baxter, founder and web mistress of TheSoulPitt.com and co-owner of 2TechDivas.com. Discuss this in the comments. Did you like her pitch? Dislike it? Were you able to get her “business” in 15 seconds?  Read More →

Elevator Pitch: Cumbrowski.com

A few days ago I asked you to send me your elevator pitch. Today I received our first one to review from Carsten Cumbrowski, an associate of mine in the affiliate marketing world. Here’s his pitch (he’s German, bear with him and his accent which can be tough to get at first). What did you think of it? Please review it in the comments below, and don’t worry about being nice. Just give the truth! I know Carsten and everyone else can benefit from this exercise.... Read More »

Leave The Online “Gurus” Alone!

Look, not all online “gurus” are scammers. Many will have you believe that they are, but let me tell you from 10+ years in this space… not all of them are out to steal your money by selling you junk. The big issue is determining which ones are legit and which ones are not. It’s harder than it seems. Hence, the confusion we all have. How do I know? Well, I’ve seen them all, and I’ve met with and become friends with many of them, as well... Read More »

Customer Service Means Everything

How’s your customer service? If it’s bad, you’re probably not very successful. It means… everything to your business… and your brand. This video talks about my views on how good customer service is essential to your success. And I’m not just talking about “customers who buy stuff”. You may not sell anything. How you deal with people who read your blog, or who watch your videos, or who interact with your brand in any way…... Read More »