Archive For August, 2009

Trust Trust Agents

By | August 18, 2009

I’m reading Trust Agents right now. It’s a book by my friends Chris Brogan and Julien Smith. I have a vested interest in the book, because I know and respect Julien and Chris. Both of their blogs are filled with knowledge that everyone should subscribe to. Business books aren’t just about businesses, they are about [...]

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Operation Ride My Bike

By | August 15, 2009

When I lived in Toronto I use to bike everywhere. I didn’t get my drivers license until I was 20, many friends still don’t have one. Between the public transportation (TTC), taxis and bikes, you really don’t need one (that) much. I road my bike through the heat of the summer, rain and even snow. [...]

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Help Build and Diversify the Internet

By | August 14, 2009

In a great move, Dave Winer has asked that we bloggers and social media enthusiasts write a blog post every Friday. On Twitter there’s been a tradition called “Follow Fridays,” where you tell your friends who they should follow. It’s nice, but I’ve got another idea, a way to help build and diversify the Internet, [...]

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Are You Authentic?

By | August 13, 2009

I’ve decided to celebrate the fact that my much anticipated book, Trust Agents, by my friends Julien Smith and Chris Brogan has finally shipped. To celebrate I’d like to share this incredible presentation by Joseph Pine on what consumers want. I’ll give you a hint, it’s authenticity. In it he reveals three new rules that [...]

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