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Katie Perry Have any of you relocated before? I am thinking about possibly relocating, and am curious as to how you went about it.

67 weeks ago from Professional Development

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Hannah DeMilta: Hey Katie -- if you have relocation on the mind I would encourage you to go for it. Don't regret not leaving or taking the opportunity to leave ...MoreHey Katie -- if you have relocation on the mind I would encourage you to go for it. Don't regret not leaving or taking the opportunity to leave when you had it. I moved from Cleveland, Ohio to Sydney last year and couldn't be happier. I wrote a guest post on "moving abroad in a digital age" you may enjoy and please free free to get in touch if you would like to chat! http://www.volunteerglobal.com/blog-101018
66 weeks ago

JRandom42: No matter where you relocate, have funds available, just in case that dream job doesn't turn up in few day/weeks/months. Not planning for that has ...MoreNo matter where you relocate, have funds available, just in case that dream job doesn't turn up in few day/weeks/months. Not planning for that has wrecked uncounted numbers of relocations.

66 weeks ago

Noel Rozny We all (well, a lot of us) loved the story of the Jet Blue flight attendant who quit his job by snagging a bear and sliding down the airplane exit door. But ideally you want to put in your resignation in a way that won't burn any bridges. Here are our top 5 tips: http://j.mp/e2O49k. What's your advice for putting in your resignation?

67 weeks ago from myFootpath

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Nathan Snell: I would say if you want to do a stellar job, complete your outstanding projects and if you haven't already, put together proper documentation for ...MoreI would say if you want to do a stellar job, complete your outstanding projects and if you haven't already, put together proper documentation for your replacement. If you really want to be nice, you can even offer to assist in a day of catch-up for whomever your replacement is (this would be paid, of course).
66 weeks ago

Becky Benishek: @Nathan, I agree. I've done this. I still remember how surprised people were when they saw all the manuals and how-tos I was giving them "for ...More@Nathan, I agree. I've done this. I still remember how surprised people were when they saw all the manuals and how-tos I was giving them "for free," as it were. But really, regardless of why I'm leaving, workforce reduction or my own choice, why should I begrudge the people left behind? They're not only part of my network, but there's still work to be done. Sabotaging your exit won't do you any favors. You never know what can crop up in the future.
66 weeks ago

Andrew Shell According to Thomas Thurston as a startup you are 30 to 40 percent more likely to survive with a disruptive strategy which he defines as cheaper and worse in performance then the existing competition. http://bit.ly/9SCRXk What do you think of his “Lower cost, lower performance, and gets better over time” strategy?

104 weeks ago from Upstarts!, Entrepreneurs, Innovation and Trends Group and Web Startups 2 more

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Nathan Snell: I'm in the process of starting my own SaaS business. I personally think the 37Signals approach would ultimately be more effective, both for sales ...MoreI'm in the process of starting my own SaaS business. I personally think the 37Signals approach would ultimately be more effective, both for sales and brand building, than what's described in the article (low performance low cost). Esp low cost. Pricing, to me, is probably the most difficult to determine.

Eg: Don't focus on doing everything. Focus on making 1 or 2 core features super simple, intuitive, and super helpful. If you can get people in the door doing those, then you can begin to slowly build your product out more and get even more people in the door because you can rely on your core being kickass.
103 weeks ago

TroyW: @Nathan--Remember, 37signals IS lower performance...it's competing with things like MS Project, and has seized a (large) market that needs ...More@Nathan--Remember, 37signals IS lower performance...it's competing with things like MS Project, and has seized a (large) market that needs project-planning software, but that isn't building a skyscraper (for which only MS Project, at a minimum, would work). You gotta be very careful to ID what your product is *really* about and what its *true* competition and target is. In my experience (I'm the guy that does this for people), founders/engineers sometimes have a hard time with this.

Basically, you're best off by appealing to nonconsumers, at least at first. In the above example, people who would never dream of buying MS Project (and here's the challenge: they probably don't know MS Project exists, or could exist, and they are pretty technologically inept...let's go ahead and say profoundly inept).

I urge and exhort everyone on this thread to read Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore. This is a foundational model of technology sales that should be taken into account by anyone trying to wrestle a startup into being. Nathan, you're right: pricing is very tricky. But there's a lot of frameworks and research on this out there...check it out, starting with Moore.
103 weeks ago

Ryan Healy What do you guys think, should Foursquare sell now to Yahoo for $100 million + or try to change the world alone with some VC backing? I vote sell now, Mark Rizzn Hopkins agrees http://bit.ly/9tPk1l, but Mike Arrington and Ben Parr say don't do it. If I really believed in Foursquare I would have to agree with Mike and Ben, but I think there is too much competition and too many big players that can win the game if they want to. Plus I'm just not a big fan of the service. I would take the pay day.

109 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business, Social Media and Social Media Marketers 1 more

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Ryan Schwab: I would sell. You can change the world a lot more with $100 million than with the foursquare app, in my opinion.
108 weeks ago

Boris Rozman: Unless they plan build it into some kind of a virtual reality thing that transforms social interaction and blurs the line between reality and ...MoreUnless they plan build it into some kind of a virtual reality thing that transforms social interaction and blurs the line between reality and cyberspace.... sell that sucker!
108 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Anybody see any good movies this weekend? I've been struggling to find something that I REALLY want to see in the theaters right now...Any recommendations from my Brazen Movie Critics out there?

109 weeks ago from Movie Critics

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Ryan Paugh: I'm so happy to hear that Kick Ass was good. I've been looking forward to seeing that and was hoping that I wouldn't hear any scathing reviews ...MoreI'm so happy to hear that Kick Ass was good. I've been looking forward to seeing that and was hoping that I wouldn't hear any scathing reviews beforehand. I hated Watchmen, so I'm really excited now :)
109 weeks ago

: Well thats dissapointing since I have been wanting to see Watchmen but I am glad that Kick Ass was good because that is also on my list!
109 weeks ago

Nathan Snell Love the idea :) Look forward to seeing how it comes along

124 weeks ago from Untemplater

Cynthia Murdaugh: Thanks mee too!
124 weeks ago

Nataliya Deleva Why "Love Matters" in Social Media?- http://wp.me/pG9bL-g

134 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Nathan Snell: I liked the post! Sound advice with a fun analogy
134 weeks ago

Nathan Snell: Er. I should say, with an amusing analogy, not a fun analogy. :x
134 weeks ago

Marcia Carneiro Does anyone know of an online course you can take on Social Media Marketing? Thanks

134 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Nathan Snell: Just jumping into it will be a better teacher than any course will. Having a blog gets you a seat at the table. Taking a class is like watching ...MoreJust jumping into it will be a better teacher than any course will. Having a blog gets you a seat at the table. Taking a class is like watching the people at that table eat from afar.
134 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Where do you guys go online for DIY inspiration? Curbly.com is usually my jumping-off point.

135 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

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Kelly Cuene: I love the how-to section of www.younghouselove.com. ...MoreI love the how-to section of www.younghouselove.com. Many of their projects are budget-friendly - major bonus.
135 weeks ago

Nathan Snell: Sadly I have no links, but thanks for sharing! I just got a house and am looking for some good inspiration sites :)
135 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Are you always blurring work into life, or do you sometimes blur life into work? Like, do you do personal things at work?

138 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur

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Daniel Hoang: I finally found the perfect boss that only cares about outcomes. I can work anywhere, anytime, and anyhow as long as I get all my work done. That ...MoreI finally found the perfect boss that only cares about outcomes. I can work anywhere, anytime, and anyhow as long as I get all my work done. That really helps with managing personal life and aligning my most productive hours of the day with work.
132 weeks ago

Werkaholic: I feel like Jessica. I do only necessary personal things at werk but try to separate my chunks of time otherwise I feel like I need to make it up ...MoreI feel like Jessica. I do only necessary personal things at werk but try to separate my chunks of time otherwise I feel like I need to make it up all the time as I need to know that I have not ripped off the company (even though I have werked way more in the past that would make it up). But like Daniel said, in the end it is and should be just all about the deliverables.
131 weeks ago

Nathan Snell For those into a little bit of SEO, install the Enforce www. Preference plugin. It'll most likely help you get some extra link juice.

143 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

Dean Soto: Thanks! I've been learning some SEO here and there and had no idea that www or no www was an issue. Installed and activated now.
142 weeks ago

Dean Soto Anyone try Freshbooks? I'm thinking of using it to manage invoices for my local startup.

143 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

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Dean Soto: Great feedback guys! I really appreciate it. I'm going to give it a try with my clients. Thanks!
142 weeks ago

Dean Soto: @Nathan that'd be awesome. Thanks!
142 weeks ago

Nathan Snell Figure it may be noted, but your sub-nav dropdowns in your header don't look right in firefox. (no background color)

143 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Alan Koskelin: fwiw the background is fine in my ffox (v3.5.2, OSX 10.4) but there is a single-pixel, horizontal, transparent line between the items.
143 weeks ago

Nathan Snell: Yup. That's what I was talking about! May be right. Could be a margin issue vs. background.
143 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons I don't think the 'forum' and 'chatter' sections are working properly. No one is using the forums.

143 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Amanda Fox: continued: Group admins need to set out the distinction. The group will stay more organized. Reason to join of some content is restricted.
142 weeks ago

Amanda Fox: @Caitlin- I don't doubt that the conversation is on-topic in non-forum using groups; but I prefer a place where members can be off-topic.
142 weeks ago

Hasan Luongo now getting massive amount of emails from all the user comments, big time expereince fail, hope you knock it out right away.

143 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Ryan Paugh: Nathan, we'll make a formal announcement when we implement new notification tools.
143 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: @Hasan That depends on your settings. I agree the default should probably be to have it turned off, or it should be part of sign-up.
143 weeks ago

Benjamin Kuker For everyone that uses Twitter, what are your strategies for list building that don't include auto-follow spam?

143 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Danny Cox: That, and participate in the communities the people you're looking for are participating in.
143 weeks ago

Nathan Snell: Consistently write tweets that add value for the people I am trying to reach and are aligned with the objectives I want to achieve.
143 weeks ago

Nathan Snell Debating whether to see District 9 or Inglorious Bastards. Thoughts?

143 weeks ago from Movie Critics

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Leigh K.: Inglourious Basterds is a bit long, but pretty great--classic QT. seeing District 9 this weekend, and looking forward to it...
143 weeks ago

Justin Gardner: I've seen both. District 9 makes you think. Inglourious Basterds makes you laugh. If you're looking for a more satisfying film it's D9.
143 weeks ago

Benjamin Kuker So I'm curious about people's experiences with Twitter. Have you seen a positive ROI? If so, at what point? And how have you been using it?

143 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Nathan Snell: Agree with what's been said. Good lead generation, great for traffic and financial ROI. Half of twitter is search.twitter.com
143 weeks ago

Kristina Summers: We are also reaching a whole new audience than we expected with questions coming in on Twitter we wouldn't received via some other method.
143 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Always looking for new tech blogs too, definitely let us know some good, under the radar blogs

154 weeks ago from Tech Gurus

Nathan Snell: Depending on how tech you're wanting to go, hacker news is good. It's really active but good. Ive seen stories break there first.
152 weeks ago

Jay Ramos: I didn't think Joel on Software was "under the radar", but I was surprised by how many don't know it. Same for Rands in Repose.
143 weeks ago

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