Good’ol Google has out done them self’s this time with handing out bitch slaps for anyone who DARE place a non-follow on any of there navigational links within your website. first the link condom, how long before I go to bed just to find then there giving me instructions on how to “proceed” in a white hat way;).

It has become so clear that google is trying everything they can to trip up seo’s so that they we have to use there AdWords product order to stay in the game. Max at Saigon seo explains it so much better then me as he seems to have a real handle on it. Bottom line, don’t piss off the google beast

Failing, flaming out, going bust, belly-up, washed out, broke-busted and can’t be trusted….All of these things a “GOOD” for a entrepreneur, CEO, COO, SEO or anyone who has the power to make or brake a company. Here are my 11 reason why I feel this way.

1. Failure brings out your true character. If you crumble when things go bad, you win never be able to handle the pressure if things go great.

2. Failing MAKES you think on your feet at all times. When things are good, sometimes we get lazy and stop thinking on your feet but when you are in a “fucked company” and you are the Head man in charge, you are forced to think on your feet at all times.

3. Failing teaches you how to better respect your time and money. When you are operating a “fucked Company” the two things you have least of is time and money and once they are gone, all you can think about is how you could have spend, saved, and used your time and money better.

4. After failing you know soooo much more then when you started out. Before I started a company I had no clue as to how to run one. Now that I have many years of experience as a Part Owner/COO I know a lot of the right people, I know a ton of ways to save money and when it comes to talking with other company owners in my industry, I have a long track record of experience to pull from.

5. Spotting bullshitters and timewasters becomes easier. When you are new to running your own company you will try anything to get people on board just so you have reference’s to bring in bigger game. In doing so most likely you will make bad deals and get screwed out of money owed to you because you are so eager to make “any deal” happen.

6. After failing you have zero tolerance for workers pissing away time during work hours. The one thing that will always be true for business owners is that workers don’t care if a company does well, they only care about keeping there job. Knowing this now from experience, I am always on the lookout for workers who are harming my business by not giving all they can to get the job at hand done.

7. After failing in biz, its amazing how you watch your budget tighter. Really we need to look no future then the first Internet bobble bursting to see too many example’s of companies not spending there money correctly.

8. Not to be a Dick but you learn how to let people go and at the right time. On my first go, me AND my business partner had so much trouble trying to let go people who we really no longer needed. As a result of letting people stay on WAAAAY longer then they should have, it really hurt our bottom line as a company.

9. When doing well, don’t just kick your feet up and check your stats every hour as this can lead to failure. This can be a fatal blow if done for too long. In business, always be looking for another deal or even another biz model if you have maxed out your current one.

10. Failing actually give you self confidence. After failing you can look back on the things you did right and the things you did wrong and move on to do bigger and better things now that you know what works and what to avoid (something you had no clue of when you first started out).

11. Because you got in the game. There is nothing like hands on experience and you can only get this by running your own biz. A Lot of people will sit on the sidelines judging you but unless they are or have ran there own biz, they can’t tell you shit:)…….

Are you STILL sitting on your ass in front of your PC making excuses on why you can’t take that first step as a Internet marketer/seo/blogger or whatever? With all the resources that are out here, from shoe money’s free 12 week train course http://www.shoemoneyx.com/ to all the great info you can get at webmasterworld.com, webmasterradio.fm, wickedfire.com and a ton of other blogger’s out there giving up great info (maybe non better then http://www.seobook.com/. The point is if you are not yet in the game then start today, right now and no more damd excuses.

I grabbed http://www.facebook.com/linkbuilding at like 9:01 PST last night and I am over joyed. What name did you go for? did you play it safe and get your own name or nickname or did you go for a vanity name? I think either way is kool besides, why brand facebook.com/yourname when you can just brand yourname.com.

1. When trying to reach a potential client, don’t over call if you can’t reach him. Clients can see when you call and a lot of times are there when you call but don’t wish to speak with you at said time. If you call back 10 times in a day well, that’s a bad look.

2. Not everyone is going to sign on with you right away. If you are listening to said client a lot of times they will tell you just what there concern is. Address that concern with them then try to “open the deal” if they still won’t sign right then then ask them what time next week would be best for you to call that way they can think it over and let you know then.

3. Don’t take any shit from a potential client. A Lot of times people will try to empty there past problems on you (like you did it) simply tell them that that was not your company that screwed them in the past and keep going with your pitch. If they keep bringing it up then “Cut bait” and move on to the next potential client as you will never get anywhere trying to argue your way into a deal.

4.  Don’t be scared to speak with the owner or the CEO. People are people and when you speak with a person you need to be as calm and cool, as if you were  speaking with your best friend.

5. If you don’t really know the potential client, don’t act like you go way back. For example, don’t say shit like “whats up player, i see you out there doing your thing and I just wanted to see how I can be down with you”. Speak clearly and respectfully at all times. Jokes are for a night out with a current client, not for potential one’s.

6. Being under prepared. you might think that you have the perfect potential client and all you need to do is show him a pen and where to sign. Be prepared when he starts asking you in detailed question as saying “i don’t know or I’ll get back to you” just won’t do.

7. Don’t let the potential client keep stringing you along. At some point you need to either  ”open a deal” or “Cut bait” its that simple.

Barry.