Entries by Ian Gordon

Are You the Same

Spring has definitely sprung here. The leaves on the trees are starting to pop out, lawns are green, flowers are blooming, and I finally got to take the snow tires off the car! I had to give our lawn it’s first mow of season yesterday. Most people seem to mow their lawn in straight lines. […]

The New Rules of Social SEO

In this episode of Startup Daddy, I talk about the new rules of Search Engine Optimization.  The new rules of SEO rely heavily on social media, specifically having your website and content shared on social media websites. I also talk about the importance of a Google Places profile to Local Businesses. Sign up for a […]

Are You Sure You’re Working On the Right Things for Your Business?

Are you working on the things that will move you forward, or are you letting others dictate your priorities? This is a big one, and something I still struggle with from time to time. It is so easy to let your inbox dicate your day. You may try to get organized- write out a todo […]

What’s Wrong with the Middle of the Pack?

Today was Masters Sunday if you like golf (or you’re a general sports fan). If not, it was just Sunday. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be about sports. Well not much. Just a quick sports metaphor, and I’m out- OK?  For the non-golfers, the Masters is one of the four biggest golf tournaments every […]

The Power of Giving a Damn

It’s a sunny but cold Sunday morning here in Toronto. I’m grateful for the sun. It just makes the day better to me. I was talking to client last week about what it takes to move a customer  from just happy or satisfied with your business, to a “raving fan”. It’s an important thing to talk about, and I wanted […]