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Ian Gordon

In this episode of the Startup Daddy Podcast, I talk about how to conduct initial market research to determine of there is a market or potential market for a particular product or service.  I also talk about some ways to evaluate an opportunity and some tools I use for market research.
Today’s feature segment is about [...]

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SD 08b | Online Bookkeeping and Invoicing

by Ian Gordon on May 8, 2009

There was a weird problem with iTunes where many of you downloaded a file that was silent.  I thought the best thing to do, was to repost the file and give it a whole new record, so iTunes would look at it as a whole new podcast.  This way, if you are subscribed, you will [...]

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I’m Now A Dad-O-Matic Contributor

by Ian Gordon on March 26, 2009

Yesterday, I wrote my first post for Dad-O-Matic.  Dad-O-Matic shares opinions, reviews, advice and news for dads.  It is a great site and place for me to write about the overall dad stuff that is not related to my business.
I plan to write a few posts a month, and the first one is The Place [...]

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Shakespeare wrote that a rose by any other name would surely smell as sweet.  Is the same thing true of domain names?  What I share with you and teach here, is what I know and what I do.  I have recently had a shift in my thinking that will impact my process, and I want [...]

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One of my favorite things to watch on TV these days is a show called Pinks.  It is a racing show where teams “race for pinks” which means ownership of the car.  For the uninitiated, here is the description from the Speed Channel:
PINKS: LOSE THE RACE, LOSE YOUR RIDE!
Two hot cars. Two proud owners. And [...]

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In this episode of Start A Business With Startup Daddy, I talk about productivity, and two books that have put me on the path to getting more done each day: Getting Things Done, by David Allen and Zen to Done, by Leo Babauta.
In order to accomplish all I have to in a given day, and [...]

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My 6th Anniversary As A Daddy(preneur)

by Ian Gordon on March 2, 2009

My oldest daughter turned 6 on Friday.  The simple fact that my daughter, my my wife and I have survived for the last six years with our physical and mental well being reasonably intact, is more than an enough reason for a celebration complete with balloons and cake.  However, this day marks another milestone too.  [...]

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I Have It Easy, And So Do You. Stop Complaining.

by Ian Gordon on February 22, 2009

So I am attending Podcamp Toronto this weekend.  It has been great to finally meet some other people who are interested in podcasting and social media, in person.  The learning sessions have been interesting for the most part, but it has been the interaction with other like-minded people, face to face, that I have enjoyed [...]

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How “So What?” Can Help Guarantee Success

by Ian Gordon on February 20, 2009

I was inspired by my Twitter friend Michelle, to think about a question I ask myself that helps me focus and prioritize.  I came to realize that it is the most common question I ask myself: “So what?” Now I don’t mean, “Who Cares?”, I mean WHY would someone care?  Why is that thought, answer, [...]

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In this episode of Start A Business With Startup Daddy I talk about Affilaite Marketing.  It is a type of home based business that offers flexible hours and location, as well as leaving plenty of time in your day to spend with your family or to pursue other interests.
I explain what affiliate marketing is, the [...]

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