What up ePeople? I’m a little late on my thursday post. I apologize for slackin’ on my pimpin’. Anyhow…I want to talk to you about Risking Big. Or rather taking calculated risks. We all take risks every day. For most of us our biggest risk is getting into our car to drive to our destinations. But health risks isn’t what I’m talking about. When were young were more likely to risk more. Thats why our insurance costs more generally. We also as young men and women have a tolerance for more error. What’s the worst that can happen? They give us a bad credit score? Trust me, I have trashed my credit and brought it back relatively quickly to put my self in a position to win. Plus with a good idea and plan people will still back you with the right situation.
Don’t worry about what “they” say. I have been in many closed door meetings with big law firms and banks to discuss ideas that i have and also to brain storm. You will be surprised at the constructive feed back you can get from a large law firm or bank. It’s there job to entertain and consider business opportunities with clients and potential clients on behalf of the firm or banking institution. Plus most of the people you talk to will enjoy hearing and sharing ideas to help you. That is as long as your not in there every week with a new scheme.
There’s a great book called “Believe and Achieve” 17 principles from W. Clement Stone. W. Clement Stone was a “baller” in the insurance Field way back when. One of his main quotes was “do it now” I love that quote! when ever i have an idea or a hesitation about an idea i say to my self “do it now”. I believe Hesitation is one of the biggest idea/dream killers that live. If you have an idea or a dream go after it NOW. Don’t wait. Some things may take time but pursue them now!

I’ve been tagged by Christine, so I decided that I would play the game. At least it will tell you readers a few things about me (I can’t guarantee that they will be things you wanted to know, though). I’ll be back tomorrow with a “real” post.

THE RULES:
1. Post these rules before you give your facts.
2. List 8 random facts about yourself.
3. At the end of your post, choose (tag) 8 people and list their names (linking to them).
4. Leave them a comment on their blog letting them know they’ve been tagged!

So here we go… eight random facts about me:

1. I started my first business when I was 14.
2. My family did not have or use a computer until I was 15.
3. I can un-focus my eyes and rapidly wobble them.
4. I’m not squeamish about what I eat: I’ve eaten everything from octopus to racoon, and everything from fried tofu to vegetarian hamburgers made with oatmeal.
5. I almost joined the US Coast Guard Reserve, but am currently in the USCG Auxiliary.
6. I’m a musician – I play piano, hand drums, celtic whistle, and sing.
7. I hope to move to Chilliwack, British Columbia next year.
8. I have gone swimming in a pool filled with 38 degree (F) water.

OK, I’m going to tag:
TheLinkNinja
The Change Engine
Paul
Olaf
Mark Wilson

“Did you see my News Paper Ad?”
It’s now a question you can ask your clientele. Google has officially rolled out its news paper advertising interface. You will find it under the “Print Ad’s” Tab in your Google AdWords account. I have not yet personally run any Google Print Ad’s as of yet. Or for my clientele. I did go through the process to get some ad estimates for my local newspaper that has 179K circulation monday thru sat and 200K+ on sundays. The per day issue price desired from Raleigh News and Disturber…oops…I mean News and Observer is about $800 for week days and about $1,000 for sunday. The cool thing about the google interface is it allows you to place your bid for the ad spot at a percentage of the premium request cost desired from the publisher. So you can say “Im willing to pay 75% of the price the publisher is asking.” and you might just get that, if they don’t have others lined up and ready or if the other bidders are not as high as you. It’s a great set up. Very user friendly as always with Google standards. They even have a section to hook you up with ad designers to help you create the ad you want to run. You can also select the size from really small to full page. I recommend you get in there and price out your local Publisher or the publisher in your target market. Maybe even try to run one for 10% of asking price and see if you get it….You never know, Especially with it being so new. From first impression still looks like the print ads are for marketers with deep pockets.

How cool is it that Noah and I are launching our blog on entrepreneurship on Independence Day? After all, one of the foundations of America is a capitalistic market – the freedom for anyone with resources and guts to succeed in business.

We want this blog to be a place where young (under 35) entrepreneurs can come and hang out, make connections, learn, and of course succeed. I said young, but if any of you old birds want to hang out here, we promise we won’t hurt you!

Here’s to your success!

~Adam

Welcome to ExplodeTheNet.com. Your source for the hottest, most exciting, most effective internet marketing and success strategies online. Here @ Explode The Net you will have delivered up to you the best info, tips and case study’s to get your Independent, Corporate, Business, Job, Website, Blog, Marketing Company, Blowin’ Up on the web! You have at your disposal 2, count ‘em 2, of the most cutting edge young entrepreneurs on the web. Adam J. Thompson & P. Noah Boswell. More than willing to accept any questions, concerns, propositions that you have. Like any good entrepreneur we keep our minds and options open for that next hott opportunity right around the corner while making our current ventures abundantly prosperous.

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