tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38024095526866091582011-04-22T01:41:56.079-04:00Ride the Light, Burn the Future™Ron Stankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12940708619202311483noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3802409552686609158.post-42927717733632328592008-10-06T20:21:00.006-04:002008-10-06T21:46:48.254-04:00

In this year's election, there's been plenty of talk about ordinary Americans and their needs. We've all heard of Soccer Moms, NASCAR Dads, and, of course, WNBA Aunts. But, today, the demographic politicians are clamoring for is Joe Six-Pack. Look at GOP VP nominee Sarah Palin, courting this coveted demo here and here.So, who is this so-called Joe Six-Pack and how can I sell him things? First,

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I find myself awake at 3 a.m., after a few weeks of trying to launch RonCom, I have no customers and no revenue (though I have an excess of YouVenue). It is in these sleepless hours that my mind wanders to the current state of financial system and the problems facing our country. For even the most accomplished of companies, these are trying times. HAS the future been truly burned beyond

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More nuggets for your digestion:"In the marketplace of ideas, use the express checkout lane.""If the phrase 'Garbage in, Garbage out' were true, then why is there a thriving waste management industry in this country? YOU MUST QUESTION EVERYTHING!"

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There are always moments at work that we aren't proud of, the kind of actions that just force us to yell out "MY BAD, GUYS!" (A lost sale, the occasional terse exchange with a coworker, risky investment strategies that threaten the entire global financial system – examples abound!). But there are, perhaps, no moments as regrettable than when a coworker urinates on themselves, on company property

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For today's post I'd like to change things up. Some background: I've been a little but of a Gloomy Gus lately. First, the launch of Corrective Grillz has stalled. Secondly, I went to a singles mixer the other night and forgot my business cards (I so felt naked and exposed)! And, tertiarily, RonCom's ascent has been gradual at best. Who knew starting your own business can be so lonely!Nonetheless,

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I'd like to introduce you to the latest feature of my weblog - Ron's Daily Nugget! The Daily Nugget** will be a bite-sized smidgen of (sometimes accidental) wisdom that should be equally applicable to your business and your life (though I can't make any promises that it will help with your wife!). The nugget is the kind of thing you can noodle on all day, something you can keep in the hopper and

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Many of you have inquired about my background as an entrepreneur. Per your queries, I have posted my résumé here at RonCom's corporate website: Download it now! As you can clearly see, my acquired skill set is both diverse and broad, as well as ample. I believe that the skills described in my résumé will allow me to be a definite asset to your innovation initiative. Will you let me lead you into

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I need your inputs! User, please generate my content! On the heels of our first client (more on that here), we're in the midst of preparing to disseminate a massive branding blast upon several markets and industry verticals. Better put on some protective eyewear, business world!RonCom is many things. An idea. A hope. A recently divorced guy in a one-room office above an orthodontist's office,

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I accidentally deleted the post regarding how I landed my first client! So, admittedly, my Corrective Grillz Marketing Plan was confusing and apropos of seemingly nothing. But to recap, a recent to Alfonse Moore, D.M.D. (Glen Burnie's funkiest -- and only -- orthodontist!) led to RonCom's largest (and only) client. The braces I had put on earlier this year are paying for themselves! Alfonse

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11:34 a.m.I came across an Op-Ed piece in a small paper called "The Onion" that I thought I'd call your attention to. CEO Brian Wernicke of Wernicke Toners wrote a piece that just may be the worst piece of business advice that I've ever read! His article "My Son Has Exactly the Ideas Needed to Turn this Company Around" has some good advice, but Wenicke has clearly gotten too far out in front of

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9:01 a.m.The buzz has been circulating! Clearly, RonCom's growth has been infectious, at the very least, or more likely, highly viral. I made my first appearance on American television! I was featured on a small, seemingly regional cable show called The Daily Show. (I have to confess, I had never heard of it). Though, the producers of this program did not ask for permission to use my likenesss, I

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10:37 a.m.Below is the document I sent to Alfonse, my orthodontist. He was a bit confused as to who would buy Corrective Grillz. In fact, he was so blown away by my idea he asked me to leave his office. Which left me with more time to prepare the below:Corrective Grillz, Inc. (DBA, StraightGrillz) - A Marketing PlanI. DemographicsThe ideal StraightGrillz client lives in an urban center, has

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11:14 a.m.Because my first two days as an entrepreneur have been a little slow, I've been proactively surfing the web! I came across this excellent piece on the business lessons we can all draw from the untimely death of the comedian Bernie Mac. (Ok, I'm guilty -- this happened a while ago. It can be truly hard to juggle ideation and "reading".)But what Bernie's death really got me thinking about

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9:01 a.m.My first day as an entrepreneur. As I sit in my office (okay, right now the office is "virtual") I can't help but think of all those who have come before me. One thinks of the giants of industry – Henry Ford, Bill Gates, Ron Popeil – and the idea that I, Ron Stanky, could be undertaking the same great entrepreneurial process! The wind is at my back! And I feel great.Commence

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