I'm a Web Guy, Internet Marketer, Downtowner, and Apple Fanboy. I live in Colorado Springs and blog about things like the Web, Technology, and Business. I also have a wife, two daughters, and three sons that keep me busy!Category Archives for About Me
I’m a Sucker for Print Magazines
I’m a digital guy. I’m part of the digital generation that grew up with computers and cell phones. Technology is my friend! When I want to read the news, I get it online. When I need to write something down, … Continue reading
Google AdWords Certification
I recently took two Google Exams: 1) Google Advertising Fundamentals and 2) Google Search Advertising Advanced Exam, and boy were they a doozy! (And by that I mean they were HARD!) I spent over 55 hours studying for both of … Continue reading
Never Sit in the Same Chair
I like taking classes. Especially classes outside of a traditional school environment, and when I don’t have to do homework. So I take lots of them. I take extracurricular classes all the time. Free classes, paid classes… I’ve taken classes … Continue reading
Apple Certified Associate
Last week, I took an exam to prove to Apple that I understand their products and know how to use them. And I passed! So now it’s official: I’m an Apple Certified Associate. But what does that actually mean? Great … Continue reading
My Favorite T-Shirt: Free Tibet!*
A few years ago, right when I first ventured into the scary waters of self-employment, I went to Kohl’s and bought several pairs of slacks and button-up shirts. I knew that the clothes I wore would make a statement about … Continue reading
Music, Multitasking and Me
I’m a strange guy when it comes to multitasking. Some tasks, such as web page development (writing PHP and HTML) are kind of mindless tasks for me so I can work with a lot of things going on at the … Continue reading
Inbound Marketing Certified Professional
I just recently took the “Inbound Marketing University” training course and exam. I guess I should smile… because I can now say that I am an “Inbound Marketing Certified Professional,” which is cool for for the 1% of people in … Continue reading
Looking Back: One Year As A Business Owner
It’s been just over a full year since I took my web design company full-time. As I was driving home from a customer’s office tonight, I had a few thoughts about past year and think about the things I’ve learned. … Continue reading