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101 Entrepreneurs You Should Follow and Learn From on Twitter

jgschmidt — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:14:43 +0000

101 Entrepreneurs You Should Follow And Learn From On Twitter

As you go to school to become a business professional or learn how to run your own company, you’ll take classes in finance, management, leadership, and more. But if you’re serious about starting your own business one day, you’ll need first-hand advice from successful entrepreneurs. Twitter is a great resource for making contact and learning from CEOs, branding professionals and small business owners, so check out our list of 101 entrepreneurs you should follow and learn from on Twitter.

CEOs

These CEOs have made their dreams come true by starting companies like eBay, Digg, and more.

@kevinrose: Kevin Rose is the founder of Digg who loves to share all kinds of life hacks, business tips and neat photos.
@zappos: Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh also co-founded the site LinkExchange before selling it to Microsoft for $265 million.
@ev: Evan Williams is the CEO of Twitter, so you’ll want to follow him for any first-hand tips and news.
@pierre: Pierre Omidyar is the founder of eBay.
@JasonCalacanis: Besides being the CEO of Mahalo, Jason Calacanis is also the founder of TechCrunch50 and Weblogs, Inc.
@timoreilly: Follow the founder and CEO of O’Reilly media here.
@jack: Jack Dorsey is the creator, chairman and co-founder of Twitter.
@arrington: TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington tweets about tech news, media trends, and other stuff that can help your business stay current.
@Padmasree: Get insightful business analyses that challenge the way you think about Internet, social media and business from Cisco’s CTO, @Padmasree.
@mashable: Pete Cashmore is the dashing young CEO at Mashable who frequently tweets articles about business tools and tips.
@jeremys: Jeremy Stoppelman is the co-founder and CEO of Yelp.

Branding and Marketing Experts

Get branding tips and marketing insights from these entrepreneurs.

@randfish: This feed comes from the CEO of SEOmoz.
@Schooley02: Jeremy Schooley is an Internet marketer and entrepreneur who reviews sites and shares business insights.
@belasco: Learn online marketing and SEO tips from @belasco.
@emad: Emad Fanous has done it all as the CTO of Citysearch, consultant and YellowBot.com founder.
@doncampbell: Learn WordPress and SEO tips from Don Campbell’s feed and blog.
@netgeek06: This Houston-based Internet geek is a search engine marketer, blogger and SEO consultant for small businesses.
@MaryBowling: If you want to become a master at SEO and local search, follow Mary Bowling.
@w2scott: Will Scott shares his knowledge about online branding, web tools and marketing.
@sernovitz: Andy Sernovitz has marketed himself as the “word of mouth marketing guy.”

Social Media Experts and Entrepreneurs

Social media is a powerful tool for small business owners. These entrepreneurs have either started social media sites or are known experts for online networking.

@chrisbrogan: Learn how to use social media to help your business grow by following popular Tweeter Chris Brogan.
@fredwilson: Fred Wilson is a venture capitalist and favorite Twitterer to follow because of his tips on effective social networking.
@dsifry: David Sifry founded Technorati and other successful websites.
@jowyang: Jeremiah Owyang has a strong employment history as a social media launcher and consultant for businesses.
@eugenelee: Eugene Lee is the CEO of Socialtext who tweets about classical music and finding inspiration.
@kelkelly: This Tweeter is a pro at social media, web marketing, PR and more.
@davesnyder: David Snyder is the co-founder of Search and Social.
@calbucci: @calbucci is the founder of social site Sampa.com.
@sumaya: Sumaya Kazi is the senior social media manager at Sun Microsystems and was named one of “America’s Best Young Entrepreneurs” by BusinessWeek.
@sebprovencher: Sebastien Provencher is the co-founder of Praized Media, which is used on Facebook and more.

Blogging, Media and Internet

Get tips on blogging and using the Internet to help your business or freelance career from these tweeters.

@rjpittman: R.J. Pittman was the co-founder and CEO at Digital Courier Technologies and Groxis, Inc. Currently, he’s the director of project management at Google.
@scottros: Scott Rosenberg is the co-founder of Salon and is a prominent blogger.
@newscred: This feed comes from the young entrepreneur who co-founded NewsCred and who likes to tweet about new technology and social media opportunities.
@GuyKawasaki: Guy Kawasaki is one of the preeminent experts on online branding, networking, and more.
@r27: Rajesh Pancholi shares all kinds of links and tips for web design, online communication and marketing, and more.
@rseanlindsay: Get web 2.0 tips, business strategies and more.
@danielkehoe: Follow this feed for links to articles about startups, networking, and using technology for your business.
@yummyman: Patrick Sexton tweets and blogs about Google tools and SEO tips.
@mdjensen: Follow Michael D Jensen to learn about Twitter tools, online marketing, iPhone tools and more.
@gsterling: Greg Sterling shares Internet industry news, local search tips, Nielsen findings, and other information of use to businesses with an online presence.
@aaronwall: Follow the SEO Book magnate for useful tips on online networking etiquette and more.
@problogger: Learn how to use Twitter and blogging to grow your business from Darren Rowse.
@tamar: Tamar Weinberg is the community director for Mashable and manages her own projects, too.
@TimboReid: Tim Reid has great Internet marketing ideas for small businesses.

Freelancers and Small Business

These tweeters have taken their hobbies and created successful careers in writing, design, and small business.

@copyblogger: Brian Clark is the poster child for turning a freelance career into something successful.
@dgugnani: Divya Gugnani is a venture capitalist turned entrepreneur and the founder of Behind the Burner.
@justcreative: Jacob Cass is a successful freelancer with three websites and a graphic/logo design career.
@jefflearner: Jeff Learner is an entrepreneur turned home business expert who hit the Top 500 Earning Home Business list in less than a year.
@davidmihm: David Mihm is a freelance web designer and SEO consultant.
@JeanAnnVK: Jean Ann VanKrevelen is an author who has also successfully created several websites.
@smallbiztrends: Anita Campbell is the CEO of a small business community and shares business blog posts, marketing news, and more.
@farahato: Moe Farahat is an online freelancer and social media pro.
@brutonnb: Here you’ll find a freelance writer and blogger with a large following.
@absolutelytrue: Follow this entrepreneurial mom and freelancer who shares tips for web design, content development, and more.
@imjustcreative: Graham Smith is a blogger, writer, and brand builder.
@JenniferCrego: This freelancer is also a blogger and the director of business development for the site GiftTree.com.
@G0: Follow this feed for web tool recommendations, social media tips, and more.
@chrisspooner: Chris Spooner is a freelance graphic and web designer who shares tips and tutorials on his site and Twitter feed.
@SabrinaAlexis: Sabrina Alexis is behind the popular fashion site A New Mode.

Authors and Speakers

Listen to the advice given by these entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping other ambitious individuals accomplish their goals.

@shelisrael: Shel Israel has written books like Twitterville: How Businesses Can Survive in the New Global Neighborhoods.
@mikeboland: Mike Boland is an analyst with The Kelsey Group who speaks about online marketing, search engine optimization, and more.
@stevenbjohnson: Steven Johnson has written six books and is the creator of Outside.in.
@donnafenn: Donna Fenn is the author of Wikinomics, Grown Up Digital and other books.
@pamslim: Pamela Slim is the author of Escape from Cubicle Nation.

Startups and Venture Capitalists

Learn about business investing and startups here.

JayNeely: Jay is a Boston-based entrepreneur who tweets about business marketing and startups.
@LilDanny: Daniel McClintock is the CEO of Package Web Deals and a venture startup-capitalist.
@onstartups: This feed is maintained by Dharmesh Shah, founder and CTO of Hubspot.
@startupprincess: Kelly King Anderson helps women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
@AlexanderLaw: Alex Lawrence is a “serial entrepreneur” and venture capitalist.
@frankidurbin: Franki Durbin is blogging, tweeting, and designing her way to becoming a venture capitalist.
@DavidAnthony21: Follow vc and blogger David Anthony for book reviews, business analysis, and more.
@bijan: Bijan Sabet is a Twitter board member and venture capitalist.
@markpeterdavis: Follow IT venture capitalist Mark Peter Davis for business news, trends, small business tools, and more.

Finance and Wealth

Get tips on managing money and finding budget-friendly tools here.

@StefanW: This feed is full of links to articles about starting a business, managing your money, using budget-friendly marketing techniques, and more.
@DarrenLabrum: Darren Labrum is a lead developer for a start up and a business management student.

Strategy and Innovation

These tweeters share the tips that helped them develop cutting edge, effective business plans.

@chrispund: Chris Pund is the founder of DormRoomBiz, a site for young entrepreneurs.
@RickM: Rick Meyers founded TalentZoo.com and shares his opinions on successful business ideas and trends.
@FranchiseKing: Joel Libava is a marketing and business consultant.
@smallbiztweets: Alex Bellinger’s small business podcast is full of information for entrepreneurs.
@whatworks: Business.com’s Daniel Kehrer is an entrepreneur, columnist, business owner, author and more who’s passionate about helping businesses and entrepreneurs become successful.
@brianmoran: Brian Moran of Small Business Edge shares tips for growing your business with the Internet.
@deanjones: Dean Jones is a small business consultant full of helpful tips.
@deniseoberry: Denise O’Berry of justforsmallbusiness.com tweets here.
@ducttape: John Jantsch of the famous Duct Tape Marketing blog tweets marketing and branding secrets.
@DIYMarketers: Learn DIY marketing and business tips from Ivana Taylor.
@DotSauce: Mark Fulton tweets and blogs about social media, web design, web tools, SEO and innovation.

Celebrity Entrepreneurs

These entrepreneurs have created lucrative careers for themselves.

@Oprah: Oprah is the queen of personal branding and creating business opportunities.
@MarthaStewart: You can learn more than just yummy recipes from @MarthaStewart.
@algore: Since being U.S. Vice President, Al Gore has created his own career path.
@BobVilacom: Bob Vila is a TV host, author and head of the DIY site BobVila.com.
@cesarmillan: Follow The Dog Whisperer and entrepreneur Cesar Millan here.
@KimKardashian: Love her or hate, her, Kim Kardashian is quite an entrepreneur and branding expert.
@lancearmstrong: Lance Armstrong’s feed is full of inspiration, branding tips, and more.
@iamdiddy: No industry is off limits to P.Diddy.
@stevewozniak: One of the original computer and tech entrepreneurs, Steve Wozniak tweets about the iPhone, Linux and more.
@drdrew: Dr. Drew has become a hugely successful, highly marketable sex and love expert.
@jamie_oliver: Chef Jamie Oliver is a branding god.
@JessicaSimpson: Jessica Simpson is an entertainer, as well as a shoe and clothing designer.
@JoyVBehar: Joy Behar is a TV host, comedian and author.
@LaurenConrad: Reality TV star Lauren Conrad is also a fashion designer and author.
@PerezHilton: Perez Hilton started his own, uber-successful celebrity blog.

Naturalism & Evolutionism vs Creationism: Chuck Colson & Rick Warren

jgschmidt — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:29:37 +0000

Rick Warren has a very informative series of videos having to do with framing your worldview. I find the lessons from this series very interesting considering the post modernistic society in which we live today…everything is relative! The video below discusses how Darwinism became an accepted view in the modern world.

Donald Trump’s Gift to America

jgschmidt — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:31:49 +0000

click on photo of Donald Trump to listen to a 5 minute audio message

click on photo to listen to audio message from Donald Trump

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Wealth Mindset

jgschmidt — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:09:47 +0000

Wealth Mindset

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments?.

The shocking answer is: None of the above!

Truth be told, the money blue print that is ingrained in your subconscious mind is the single most important factor in determining your financial life. Learning how to reset your money blue print will create natural and automatic success.

At iLearningGlobal you’ll learn how to:

Create your own personal economy that thrives at all times
Focus on making a fortune while others are focused on fear
Transform your money blueprint immediately and change your financial life forever

If you want more out of life…more wealth, more happiness, more fun…the answer is simple; change your mindset, and change it quickly!

Harv Eker is one of iLearningGlobal faculty trainers. Harv went from zeo to millionaire in only 2 1/2 years! He combins a unique brand of ’street-smarts with heart’

He is the president of Peak Potentials Training, one of the largest and fastest-growing seminar companies in the world. He has already touched the lives of over 500,000 people, helping them move closer to their goals of true financial freedom.

Search Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Video SEO…Skills to Thrive in the New Economy

jgschmidt — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:14:10 +0000

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Strategic Thinking…How to get the Highest Return on Your Energy

jgschmidt — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:25:12 +0000

Strategic Thinking
By: Brian Tracy

The Quality of Thoughtfulness

The ability to think and plan strategically is perhaps the most important single skill of the effective executive. In a longitudinal study of leaders who, in retrospect, made the best and most effective decisions, the single quality that stood out from all others was the quality of “thoughtfulness.”

Thoughtfulness may be defined as a careful concern for the secondary consequences of each decision and each action. This is the essence of strategic thinking.

Your Most Powerful Tool

The most powerful tool that you as an executive have to bring to bear on your work is your mind – your thinking ability. Everything you do that sharpens and hones your ability to think with greater clarity before acting, will benefit you and help you to move upward and onward more rapidly in your career.

Use a Two Pronged Approach

The best way to approach strategic thinking is two pronged. This means to work simultaneously on the personal and the corporate.

Increase Your “Return On Energy”

In personal terms, strategic planning is an exercise in increasing “return on energy.” Your greatest single asset is your earning ability. And your earning ability is nothing more than the total of the mental, emotional and physical energies that you can apply toward getting valuable results for yourself and your company.

Anything that you can do to increase your return on energy invested will increase your overall levels of effectiveness and contribution in every area of your life, especially, and most importantly in your work.

Action Exercises

Here are two things you can do immediately to increase your return on equity and your return on energy.

First, think about everything that you are doing in terms of its financial return to your organization. What are the things that you do that yield the highest return on equity? Whatever they are, do more of them.

Second, think in personal terms about the things you do that give you the highest return on energy. Where do you contribute the greatest value and achieve the greatest satisfaction? Whatever they are, do more of these things.

(Brian Tracy is the Chief Learning Officer for iLearning Global. As a member of the Brian Tracy iLG team, I look forward to learning from the personal / business development content everyday. The EDGE program is a must for any business owner who desires to make a profit by design…learn from thought leaders like Jay Abraham, Chet Holmes, and Alex Mandossian. Click on the GlobalNetBizEdge logo below to view the iLG intro video and join the Brian Tracy team.)

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The Wellness Revolution

jgschmidt — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:19:40 +0000

A “Perfect Storm”

In many ways, wellness and network marketing are natural sister industries. For one thing, wellness is rich in the kinds of new technologies that are best learned person-to-person. And for another, it is often the same quest for a better quality of life that finds expression both in exploring wellness and in pursuing an entrepreneurial, home-based business.

Wellness and network marketing also both represent enormous financial opportunities; either opportunity alone has tremendous potential to create new wealth. Some companies have combined the best of both worlds, creating a “perfect storm” of unprecedented economic opportunity: A convergence of forces enabling entrepreneurs to create a satisfying lifestyle, and—at the same time—tremendous new wealth.

“Open Your Eyes… The Most Successful and Fastest Growing Network Marketing Masters Are NOT Making a List of Friends and Family! They Are Using The Internet to Bring Massive Amounts of Distributors Directly to Their Doorstep!”

Over the next 10 years, the U.S. economy will create 10 million new millionaires. You have the opportunity to start now and become one of them. You should do so not only for the benefits in health and happiness to yourself and your family, but also because you will be adding to our economy while you also add to the wellness and personal fulfillment of many others. In so doing, you will be contributing immeasurably to your community, your nation and the world.

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Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

jgschmidt — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:34:35 +0000

1) Watched by over 6 million viewers, this video of a Carnegie Mellon professor who died of pancreatic cancer contains more inspiration and wisdom than almost anything else you can watch online. Watch it!

2) There is no more powerful demonstration of a father’s love than this.

3) Steve Jobs’s Stanford Commencement Speech. Don’t let anyone steal your dream or tell you to march to a different drumbeat than what is in your heart…this is the best commencement speech ever!

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What is your EVE ratio? Entertainment versus Education Ratio

jgschmidt — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:29:44 +0000

What is your EVE ratio? That is: What is your Entertainment versus Education ratio? How much money do you spend on entertainment versus your education. Top people invest as much as 3% of the total annual income in continous learning. Today’s business owners and executives need to be on top of the changing needs of their businesses in order to survive today’s challenging economy. Successful business owners and executives also realize that they need to continually invest in themselves through ongoing and high quality professional development. Until now that has been a challenge because the expense to go through training can cost thousands of dollars. At iLearningGlobal we know the needs you have and now have an opportunity that will be both time and cost-effective in your quest to stay on top.

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Discover How This 24/7 Access To Over $4,000,000 Worth Of New, Live-Streaming, Full Screen HD Video With Little To No Buffering Content, Can Become Your Vehicle To Your Success In This Economy.

Bringing in speakers is often expensive and is a one-time event that may motivate temporarily, but the motivation wanes as days pass and the day-to-day issues overtake your planning priorities. You need to be actively engaged in learning more about your business, how to maximize your efforts, and put you on the fast track. The EDGE (Expert Directed Guided Education) is a powerful new tool providing you with everything you need to grow your business today. The world’s top trainers, authors and experts are here to teach you in a guided model over a 52 week program. Our faculty are people like Brian Tracy, Ivan Misner, Tony Allessandra, Don Hutson, Terry Murphy, and Billionaire Bill Bartman. These are some of the most successful men and women in the history of business and what you can learn from them is invaluable.

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