“Trust me, James. You’re going to love this.” Just the word ‘trust’ set off radars in James’ head. And the thought of sushi brought on all kinds of associations of eating raw fish and other yucky things he would rather not think about. So he perked up and tried distraction. “How about McDonald’s instead? Cheeseburgers [...]
Interview with Pen Man #3: Charlie Pabst Goes Naked
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1. What prompted you to join Men with Pens? You already have your own business, right? I’d been following James and Harry for quite a while, probably before they knew I existed. From their blog posts, I knew they were a couple classy fellas and knew what they were doing. Their posts are always good, [...]
Your Chance to Learn How to Make Money Online
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There are so many writers out there who need money. They really do. They’re getting by – barely. We know. We’ve been there. The end of the month is a scary time, because bills have been coming in steadily and it’s a question of paying for the groceries or paying for the rent. Determined writers [...]
Enter The Men with Pens Sticky Business Contest
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Get Unstuck from Where you Are – and Stick to Where you Want to Be! Hosted in collaboration with Duct Tape Marketing Authorized Coaches Elizabeth Walker and Ken Burgin Enter today for your chance to win one of three fantastic prize packages totaling nearly $20,000 USD, including a first prize package valued at nearly $12,000! [...]
A New Look for Men with Pens
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Welcome to our home. Kick off your sneakers, grab a beer and have a seat while we tell you a little about the new digs. First of all, you’re looking at a massive collaboration project, the results of exactly what can happen when skilled individuals put their heads together. Everyone worked on his specialty, and [...]
When One Thing Is All You’re Missing
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Have you ever wanted to get unstuck from where you are so badly but knew that you didn’t have what it takes? You weren’t missing the willpower or the determination. You weren’t lacking the strength to work hard to make it work. No, you had all that. You still have all that. You just don’t [...]
Spare No Expense When It Comes To Your Business
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I once worked for a very large sign company in Las Vegas. My department constantly struggled with our equipment. The hardware was several years behind the times, constantly breaking down, slowing to a snail’s pace or freezing up completely. Of course, no one outside our department understood the problems these situations created. The salesmen wanted [...]
The Debate Continues: Would You Freelance If You Had Nothing?
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The Freelance Parent team challenged us to a debate about the costs of freelancing. We launched into the discussion happily – who can resist a challenge, especially when you have different views? They began their debate with the stance that less than $500 gets you started off in freelancing. In fact, Lorna and Tamara’s start-up [...]
Drive-by-Shooting Sundays: Positioning Strategy
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“Want a peek?” James watched the victim a few seconds more, tracking him steadily as he walked through the park before handing the binoculars to Harry. “I’d like to see something for sure,” Harry muttered. Their position wasn’t the best. It was hard to spot the man in the suit, and he’d been squinting for [...]
