Marybeth Santos Managing a fast moving, engaged community can be a little like the Chocolate Factory episode of I Love Lucy. The messages can come in so quickly that you just have to… Eat them? Um, no maybe this analogy isn’t going to work. But it can be overwhelming to keep up with all of the interaction! …
We’ve talked before about the benefits of an online community for business, but what about the benefits of joining an online community for your audience? What’s really in it for them? When you decide to start a formal online community, you will probably have to think about the objections that arise when considering joining an …
Slack is my virtual home away from home. It’s where we host our online Community and it’s where I collaborate daily with my boss for Pocket Business projects. Slack was built to be a collaboration hub for teams. It’s a faster solution to getting answers and updates on projects than email. But at Odd Noodle …
When I think of the word “hustle” I think of coaches yelling, “HUSTLE!”. So when I read hustle quotes, I think I hear it a little differently than someone who hears hustle and thinks of making money. But in either instance it really has the same meaning. Whether you’re using it as a verb or …
I used to always say that my last meal would be a cheeseburger and french fries. Then I read an article once that was all about last meals and I was like, maybe I need to think bigger! Maybe I want Thanksgiving dinner, too. Maybe I want surf & turf, too. But you know what, …
Stop. Don’t go scrolling for the motivational quotes for entrepreneurs yet. I need to talk to you first. First, you should know something about me. I’m a pain in the ass. If I don’t agree with something, I’m going to tell you. Sometimes I don’t even want to tell you, but I can’t stop myself. …
Something happened to the internet. Have you noticed it? It’s gotten boring. Posts are popping up that sound as if they are talking directly to Google. As if they are courting Google. Trying to win over the number 1 spot by doing all of (and only) the things Google loves. Do you know what I’m …
The first time I heard about Flodesk, that new(ish) email service provider all the boss babes are talking about, it was in our Slack community and what I heard was something about how it makes “pretty” emails. I was immediately skeptical. I wondered about deliverability and instantly had a picture in my head of a …
Working from home is a dream come true for me. I worked in regular offices for a long time and always wanted the opportunity to be able to work from home. It’s not always easy and it doesn’t solve all of your “work” problems, but the commute is great! And yes, I can work in …