Technically Speaking

It’s been quite a busy day for me. I just went through and updated my Link Blog for only the 2nd time today. What I’m doing these days is fun, exciting, and at the same time frustrating at times. You know that being said, I wouldn’t trade it for any day job that I’ve done. Even when I worked in the IT industry full time, I will have to say, this is still 120% more fun.

Well I just went through my Link Blog, as I stated above, and one of the articles that jumped out at me of course is from CenterNetworks. One thing about Allen, he has a great way at putting across the news of the moment. I saw a bunch of articles about the twitter money grab, but he put it across in an engaging and interesting manner. One that grabbed my attention, and made me want to read it. Any article that finishes with the line

I am sure the cats who handle the servers are eating some fine Kibbles ‘n Bits tonight!

deserves to be read.

I will however have to say, even though the article he posted the other day on a great blog that talks about VC funding, I am going to have to lean to what I have always stated. Any freakin’ idea will sell to any VC if you know the right people. If you know how to grab someone’s attention, and hold it for at least 7 minutes, you can sell them another social network. Don’t believe me? Look through any of the major sites to see how many social networks have received $millions in the past 30-45 days.

So where do I stand as far as executive summaries, biz plans, and all that tree killing stuff? Well as a traditionalist I would say “Yes, you should have all of that ready to roll.” As a person that hates to kill trees for any purpose but to burn wood over an open fire, I would say, if you can talk the talk and get in front of some people; show that your product just “works” (twitter), all that stuff can be reserved for an open bonfire on your camping trip.

Another interesting item that I have yet to see is Om’s new show. GigaOm TV. Nice. Now again, I did read Allen’s review of the show earlier today (see guys/gals, I may not be blogging as much, but I am reading and taking note when I get a second!) - and I will have to say, I am still intrigued at watching. That just proves that a bad review or middle of the road interview is not a show stopper.

I agree with what Om said, all that production stuff is hard to deal with. When I was doing the podcast thing last year, 4 nights a week, I will say that was the worst part of it all. I can walk in and plain lay it down. Perform. That’s me. When it comes to producing a show, now that is another story entirely. As many have seen, I forgo any production these days with my occasional video web cam casts. Why? Because I would rather be the talent, and let someone else do the producing stuff. OR, I’d rather just produce and let someone else be the talent. Either or, but not both.

When you have the crew of Revision3 behind you, anything can be cool looking. Unlike the videos that I was in earlier this year that I did produce. The Technically Speaking Live shows, and the Friggin’ Break Reports. Yup, Rev3 could have probably made those shows rock. Unfortunately, being the talent as well as the producer takes quite a bit of time. All of these shows I speak of, podcast or video can be found on my media page.

Finally a “just this in“, well not really. It’s been in for a bit now, but looks like Microsoft is going after anything that strengthens their stake in the world of online advertising. They just acquired this Santa Barbara startup called AdECN Inc. I’m not the first to say anything about it, as I saw the smattering of stories as I went through the Link Blog, and it’s quite interesting to see their focus now on the advertising world.

One that I posted earlier in the Link Blog, that everyone that is in a startup should look at. It’s called, when it’s time to move on from your startup idea. I agree with the 3 points it made. For those that are in a failed startup, maybe it’s time you read this article that pretty much lays the facts out there. What was that saying? Oh yeah, “Lie to yourself, Lie to your mother, but don’t Lie to Rex Dixon.”

Technically Speaking, yes, I can be a goof ball - but when you live like I do, you have to have a weird sense of humor to keep your sanity some times day to day. Oh, and why it’s almost a total full time job being a blogger - this just in for real - Alesis iMultiMixer - now this is just plain COOL! I think some Wilmington NC real estate might be the plan someday.

A little late, but it was all a joke! Thanks to a very on top of the world Marshall; I know just in time, right? I wonder if Robert is waking up yet? Yup, this late joke got the best of the best!

CBS - you have the chance now to hire the REAL entertainment act. 28,000 plus listens, and over 500 plus downloads. You think that is a joke? Just ask them for the stats. I don’t lie. It may not be millions, but guess what? I live in the STL and I’m one talented sob! ha!

Technically Speaking, I can spin poop on a stick if it came to it.

I guess I missed the boat again. Imus is gone, and in comes the Technology Evangelist to replace him.

Nice move by CBS, and I guess my 28,000 plus listens to my podcast didn’t cut it? My over 500+ downloads of my last podcast show didn’t make a dent! That is cool, I still feel I’m more entertaining. At least in my own world! haha!

I know, I live in the STL and NOT the SV! That is a big roadblock (in their mind!) for a lot of people. Lesson learned though via the music biz. It really doesn’t matter where you live, as you can be successful; ie… Planypus (Chicago), 37Signals (Chicago), Marshall Kirkpatrick (Portland), etc… The SV does not have a lock on talent.

Technically Speaking, entertaining is the name of the game, and I want to wish the new guy my sincere congratulations on scoring the deal.

Earlier today I posted an semi-announcement that SplashCast was going to make an announcement. Well they did earlier this afternoon. Good to see our buddy Paul from Denmark with his podcast #4 taking advantage of SplashCast. If some of you recall, he was on our show - Coffee with Rex Dixon #6.

Technically Speaking, I may move some of my podcasts over to SplashCast also. See if they do well over there. My one show (finale show for 7 Minutes with Rex Dixon - 12/7/2006) has phenomenal numbers!

BusinessWeek.com reported the challenges, Mike Cannon, the new President of Dell will face on Feb 26 when he takes the seat as leader of a struggling computer manufacturer.  Here is an excellent case where the former founder and owner kicks out a failing leadership form his company and starts bringing in people where are not afraid of kicking ass and taking names…proof positive that experience should be spelled with a capital ‘E’ when comes to lead a company to success.  MBA’s usually don’t come with any tactical business experience, just a huge student loan.

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