Grey Matters, with Steve Dotto

Failing Forward - GM30

Baby Boomers have been trained from the time they were born to fight failure. As children we were punished, sometimes severely for failing, it has been anathema to our generation.

Failing is not such a bad thing in many Millenials opinion.

"If you aren't failing you aren't trying"

They believe we learn from failure and it is a natural part of our journey. Even to the pont of encouraging each other to embrace failure as a step forward, a positive outcome, necessary to reach our goals.

Heady stuff! And for many of my generation, passing strange.

But there is wisdom here, real value, I am entranced by the concept of "Failing Forward"  

 

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Leaning into your Strengths - GM29

 

We have all been in business long enough to know that we are good at some things and not good at others. But there seems to be a “badge of honor” amongst entrepreneurs that we do it all ourselves.

While that might salve the ego, in practice it is a bad idea!

 

I know that one of my challenges is shared by many entrepreneurs, a reluctance to delegate tasks that can easily be accomplished by others.

This may be one of the biggest roadblocks to success.

Adding outsourced talent to your team, in the form of Virtual Assistants, or contractors will free the principal up to do the things that only they can do, if they actually let go of some control.

 

Trusting team members to take tasks off your plate will make a marked difference in not just your profitability, but your energy. 

 

Here are a few resources we mentioned in this Podcast:

 

RescueTime - This is my video on using RescueTime, which will monitor your activities and help you identify area you can outsource support.

https://youtu.be/qVHNpGVICvw

 

VA Services

I have never hired from a service so I can't vouch for which ones are best.

However, I know Chris Drucker, who runs Virtual Staff Finder and have learned a lot from him. Virtual Staff Finder specializes in Lower-priced overseas VAs from the Philippines. 

 

https://www.virtualstafffinder.com/

 

I also have spent time with Travinia Barber, the founder of PriorityVA which is  a premium service, offering North American VAs at a higher cost.

https://priorityva.com/

 

I think they are both great places to start your search. 

 

 

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I am really proud of this training!

It is free, it will take you about 30 minutes and in those 30 minutes, you might just discover a way to improve your memory. time well spent!

 

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

 

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/

→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/

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→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM

→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp

Leveraging LinkedIn - GM 28

Baby Boomers should feel comfortable with LinkedIn as a Social Network. It fits our needs in ways no other network does.

The person I turn to for all things LinkedIn is without question, Viveka Von Rosen. She is the author of LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day

 

 

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Free Evernote QuickStart!

I am really proud of this training!

It is free, it will take you about 30 minutes and in those 30 minutes, you might just discover a way to improve your memory. time well spent!

 

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

 

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/

→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/

→  We have Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/dotto-tech

→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM

→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp

R-E-S-P-E-C-T what it means, to us! - GM27

We need to respect all the different social platforms even if we do not choose to use them ourselves.

And speaking of social Platforms, please join us in the Grey Zone on Facebook

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What was your first social network? As I mentioned mine was the BBS world, in fact it was Sunshine BBS, run by a friend on mine in Delta BC, he had 2 lines going in he ran it for years!

 

Here is a link to the Wikipedia page on the history of social networks, it is a fun walk down memory lane!

 

Free Evernote QuickStart!

I am really proud of this training!

It is free, it will take you about 30 minutes and in those 30 minutes, you might just discover a way to improve your memory. time well spent!

 

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

 

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/

→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/

→  We have Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/dotto-tech

→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM

→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp

 

Podcast Reboot - GM26

After far too long a hiatus, yes, let’s call this a hiatus, we are back.

Grey Matters is more committed than ever to serving the Grey Zone, Baby Boomers and Gen Xers who are looking to reinvent themselves in order to remain relevant in the Digital World.

 

Links from this Episode

 

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CNN posted a great debate between a Boomer and a Millennial:

 

"OK Boomer" started on the platform Tik Tok and exploded into the meme of the moment. Turns out young people trying to launch into a gig economy with little job security on a rapidly warming planet, with far less opportunity for the wealth and creature comforts that their parents and grandparents enjoyed (A car? A house? Ha!) don't want to be lectured by Baby Boomers, the generation who put them into this kind of shape.

 

Read the full article here

 

 

From The Globe and Mail

 

Older, longer: The super-aging of Canadians has taken everyone by surprise

 

"When the pensions and public health-care systems that Canadians rely on today were first put in place in the 1960s, the life expectancy of a man was 69 years, just four years after he was likely to retire. But a man who turns 65 today will live, on average, another 19 years, and a woman will live another 22 years, according to Statistics Canada.”

 

Read the full article here

 

 

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

 

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/

→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/

→  We have Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/dotto-tech

→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM

→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp

 

Why Your Website is Still So Important - GM25

Your website is still the most important digital asset you have. 

I know I sound like I am preaching, but it is so true!

Ask yourself these questions as you envision your website:

1- What is your most important engagement

2 - What is your most relevant content

3 - What is your visitors greatest pain point

 

Then in your design make sure you are focusing on these points!

 

Links I mention:

https://prettylinks.com/

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://dottotech.com/webinarwednesday
→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/
→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM
→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
→ Steve’s Vlog: https://dottotech.com/vlog/

Steve’s Social Accounts
→ Blog: https://dottotech.com/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dottotech
→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/

→ Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: https://dottotech.com/

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Amy Landino Completely Re-Invented Her Brand - GM24

Amy Landino has transformed from a "Video girl who makes video about doing video" something she was very good at, to a leader helping her community live the life they desire. 

She shares some incredibly valuable insight on her conversion journey, lessons I believe help Boomers big time, as we make the changes we need to to remain relevant in the digital age. 

AmyTV - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR9gMSj0UUxGvgfpNhhF3Jw

Amy's Book
Vlog Like a Boss
https://amzn.to/2WVsVvE

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/
→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/
→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM
→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
→ Steve’s Vlog: https://dottotech.com/vlog/

Steve’s Social Accounts
→ Blog: https://dottotech.com/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dottotech
→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/

→ Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: https://dottotech.com/

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5+ Core Tools I Can't Live Without - GM23

As a business owner, you could be pulled in a million different directions and could try to handle everything yourself. But to be successful and grow, business owners must learn to relinquish control and delegate as well as try new ways of working. Sure, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But what if it could work so much better?

Today for you I am providing a list of five tools that have helped me to stay on track, be effective and productive, and continue to grow my business. I hope you find it beneficial for your business as well.

Here is a link to the post with all the links covered in this podcast

 

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/
→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/
→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM
→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
→ Steve’s Vlog: https://dottotech.com/vlog/

Steve’s Social Accounts
→ Blog: https://dottotech.com/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dottotech
→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/

→ Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: https://dottotech.com/

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Mindset and Money - with Lisa Larter - GM 22

Lisa Larter is a practical, no-nonsense straight shooter. She has been for me a trusted advisor and a terrific role model. 

Lisa shares some great tips on managing change and opportunity in our lives, and how to carve out your niche.

You can find more with Lisa at:

https://lisalarter.com/

Lisa's book

https://amzn.to/2EYK1h8

All our other Links Worth Visiting!

→ Join us for Webinar Wednesday, every week!: http://members.dottotech.com/webinar-wednesday-registration-page/
→ Hire Steve as a Speaker: https://dottotech.com/speaker/
→ What We Use, Steve’s Toolkit: http://bit.ly/2JWqrBM
→ Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dottotech?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp
→ Steve’s Vlog: https://dottotech.com/vlog/

Steve’s Social Accounts
→ Blog: https://dottotech.com/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dottotech
→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/
→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/

→ Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: https://dottotech.com/

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Rapid Prototyping a Digital Course - GM 21

Today on Grey Matters I am going to share one of my genius ideas for rapid prototyping an online course.

You can deliver a course in days instead of months.

 

I have used this system to create more than 10 online courses and list builders. The most important part of the system is the Webinar  Delivery, which encourages questions which we use to fill in any important missing content from the curriculum.

 

Steps:

1 Create a Slide Show (course content)

2 Record Screencast of presentation

3 Upload Video to Online service

4 Host Webinar  delivering content

5 Host Q&A in the webinar to flesh out the course content

6 Create supporting content based on Q&A

7 Host resulting content in LMS (Thinkific)