How to Start a Blog That Matters and Make Your First Dollar Online in the Next 90 Days!

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As you know, it’s not often that I whole-heartedly get behind someone and what they have to offer online. But, I’m gonna do it today!!!

On Monday I published a post highlighting 3 bloggers that you must follow online in 2012 to achieve the success I know you want to – one of them was my good friend, Corbett Barr…

Blogging from the Heart… But, Smart! My Chit-Chat with ProBlogger, Darren Rowse

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Happy New Year, everyone! To kick off 2012, I sit down with Darren Rowse from ProBlogger.net, to chat a bit about an incredibly important subject. Darren is known as one of the most successful, respected bloggers around and he shows you exactly why, with his words of wisdom in this clip which we filmed at BlogWorld in LA. Enjoy!

My Speaking Experience at BlogWorld LA, and Why YOU Should Have Attended!

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November 3rd, 2011 was a special day… I had the pleasure of speaking at the biggest annual blogging, social media, podcasting and new media summit in the world – BlogWorld Expo, in LA. It was another fantastic event, so I thought I’d show you a few photos and tell you a little more about it all…

VBL049 – From TV Show, to Blog… to Book, with David Siteman Garland!

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In this episode of the VBL Podcast I speak with good friend, web TV host, and new author, David Siteman Garland on how he got ‘published’ in just 7 days! We also delve into the world of Web TV shows, discussing ‘The Rise to the Top’ and building your brand online using video, plus much, much more!

VBL048 – How to Build a Successful Online Community, with Tyler Tervooren!

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I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting todays guest face-to-face yet, but I know that when we do eventually meet up in the flesh we’ll just get on like a house on fire. Tyler Tervooren’s thirst for life is clear to see, and the way he approaches community, networking and getting things done is an inspiration for [...]

Don’t Be a Wise Guy! Attend the New Media Event of the Year – BlogWorldExpo in LA!

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In a few short days I’ll be ‘taking the stage’ (oh, that sounds SO rockstar!) at BlogWorld in LA, as one of the featured speakers at THE new media event of the year. In this post I show you how I put together a short video to help promote my session to hopefully stand out from the other 200+ awesome speakers at the event..!

VBL046 – Becoming a Location Rebel and Living Life on YOUR Terms, with Sean Ogle!

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In this episode of the VBL Podcast I finally catch up with online buddy and location independent entrepreneur, Sean Ogle. We discuss the finer points of international travel, setting up and running virtual businesses and his new online coaching program, Location Rebel. Check it out!

Get Busy: Top Tips For Choosing The Right Format For Your Web TV Show, or Podcast!

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This post by David Siteman Garland, is part of ‘VBL Guest Post Season 2′. When it comes to building a virtual business of your dreams there are of course many routes you can go and as you probably know it is definitely not a “one size fits all” model like The Snuggie. In my bias [...]

Top 10 ‘No BS’ Tips to Creating & Launching Your First Virtual Business! (Part 2)

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I recently published the first part of this two-part series, and was pleasantly surprised with the feedback, emails, comments and social interaction that it got. In the first post we went over the initial set-up of getting ready to create and launch your first virtual business. Today its all about launching the sucker..!

VBL045 – Why YOU Need to be Working a System, with Sam Carpenter!

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In this episode of the VBL Podcast I sit down with Sam Carpenter, author of ‘Work the System’, to talk about the importance of putting systems in place for your business to run properly, without huge amounts of involvement from you, the big cheese – or, the business owner. This is a must tune-in episode for all entrepreneurs!

VBL044 – Building Communities Through Different Media, with Mike Michalowicz!

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In this episode of the VBL Podcast, I sit down to talk with an entrepreneur I really admire, Mike Michalowicz, the brilliant author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Learn about what makes your personality stand out online and the importance of promoting the ‘real you’, as well as building a community around different media…

VBL043 – Beginning Your Blogging Journey, with Pro Blogger, Robb Sutton!

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In this episode of the VBL Podcast, I sit down to talk with good buddy and pro-blogger, Robb Sutton, on the finer points of starting, promoting and populating a blog with awesome content that will naturally go viral all over the internet. We also discuss the up’s and down’s of blogging full-time, and how to stay productive…

Getting Gary Vaynerchuk, Rallying the Tribe and VBL Guest Post Season 2!

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In this post, I call on the help and support of the VBL Tribe, to help me bag the one guest that has eluded me more than any other on the VBL Podcast – the one and only… Gary Vaynerchuk. What do I need – just a simple tweet. Thats all! I also announce the submission period for the second VBL Guest Post Season, too!

Top 10 ‘No BS’ Tips to Creating & Launching Your First Virtual Business! (Part 1)

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I’m in the process of editing my first ever VBL-related product, and I have to say, its been a massive learning experience for me. The fact is that I could have released this thing months ago. But, I have changed things around, procrastinated a certain amount, and quite frankly, put it on the back-burner a lot because [...]

VBL042 – Rock Bands, Stage Diving & Lots of New Rules, with David Meerman Scott!

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In this episode of the VBL Podcast, I sit down with best-selling author, massiv and highly sought after speaker, David Meerman Scott, to discuss the finer points of social media and why businesses need to get their act together when it comes to Real Time Marketing in todays increasing competitive worldwide business environment.

I’m Speaking at BlogWorld LA and I’d LOVE Your Help! (Plus: Win a VA for 10 Hours!)

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Today is a special day, because I have the opportunity to announce, formally, that I have been chosen as a featured speaker for the upcoming BlogWorld Expo, which takes place in LA, this November. I’ve done a certain amount of public speaking in my life, however, I’m super excited about being able to present at BlogWorld…

VBL041 – Unleashing the Video Marketer Within You, with Gideon Shalwick!

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In this episode of the VBL Podcast I get to sit down with one of my favorite online personalities. Gideon Shalwick is one of those guys that you just KNOW can help you achieve results! You’ll no doubt love this conversation with the man I call my ‘Yoda’, when it comes to everything and anything to do with online video…

Tim Ferriss – Still a Lifestyle Designer, or Just the “4-Hour” Guru?

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Tim Ferriss just announced that his third book, entitled ‘The 4-Hour Chef’ will be available early next year via Amazon’s Publishing New York Imprint. Is he still ‘the man’ in the Lifestyle Design space, or just clinging onto his 15mins? Perhaps he’s just being a VERY smart entrepreneur and author..? Lets discuss things…

The ‘No Bullshit’ Guide to Blogging for Business!

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I’ve been getting lots of emails and tweets on the subject of blogging for business. Mostly entrepreneurs that are thinking of starting a blog, particularly with the idea of using a blog to help support, market and promote a business. So, I thought I would put together this simple, digestible guide on the subject. Enjoy…

VBL039 – How to Build Relationships with Influence and Trust, with Chris Brogan!

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In this edition of the VBL Podcast I sit down to talk with one of my all-time favorite authors, bloggers and entrepreneurs. I reached out to Chris Brogan with the idea to talk to him about beginning, growing and capitalizing on relationships. What I got was a full blown, hands-down business lesson that I’ll never forget…

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