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Monthly Archives
May 2018
My Name Is Earl
Okay, so it's not Earl, you know that...but still, karma can be a funny thing.
People often ask "so what do you…
The “Elevator Pitch”
So I was watching the morning news today and there was a "business coach" on, talking about the elevator pitch. All…
Episode 249 – Dr Chuck talking security, tech, and college, and then Solo…
What a fun episode - we talk tech, security, and whether or not college is a good idea these days with Dr Chuck,…
Don’t Be That Guy: The Wild Pitcher
“If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank
"Hey, while you're…
How Not To Suck at LinkedIn: 2014 Edition
Bob gets an assist on writing this one. What started as an update to an earlier entry I wrote in 2012 became one…
Your Privacy Is Gone and MLB Just Proved It
It's been four years since we published LinkedIn Is Not a Video Game.
And now along comes a guest blogger, Matt…
Episode 248 – Motor City Comic Con Recap, TEALS, Detroit Labs
Barely awake from the mayhem that is Motor City Comic Con over the weekend, we somehow managed to perk up for our…
Don’t Be That Guy – Rude To The Secretary Guy
"If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there." - Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank.…
Please, Do Not Feed The Seagulls
As the metro Detroit area gains more and more attention, a lot of people are suddenly swooping in with a whole…
Episode 247 – Motor City Comic Con Preview – Todd Haberkorn, Arvell…
Our final preview show before we dive into the mayhem and fun that is Motor City Comic Con this weekend. Listen in…
The Recruiter Strikes Back
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking "My god Dave...don't you have a life? A job? Do you literally do…
Seven Strategy Questions: A Simple Approach for Better Networking
There are a many reasons why you go to networking events. You might be looking to make some connections in your…
Episode 246 – Penguicon Recap, Rob Paulsen, Robert Pope, Garrett Wang, Steve…
Exhausted, brain dead, and barely functional, we staggered into episode 246 and then were instantly energized as we…
Trade Show Guy
“If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank
Trade shows.…
Seriously, Shut Up About Facebook Messenger Already
I don't normally do this, but you're not leaving me any choice.
We try really hard to not deep dive into the…
Kind Of A Funny Thing: Geeks and Comedians
At first glance, the worlds of information technology and stand up comedy appear to have very little in common.…
Episode 245 – Merit Networks, Security, Capture the Flag Penguicon Event
A great night of chats with Merit Networks about not just network and computer security in general, but also their…