Book Review: Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk
I read another great book which I would recommend to anyone interested in exploring Free Agency and monetizing their passion. In Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk, you’ll learn how to use the power of the Internet to turn your hobby/passion into a real business.
Are you taking advantage of the “American Dream”?
I took a call this morning from a gentleman with Oxford Film & Television who is making a “state of the nation” film looking at big issues facing the US in light of the impending Presidential elections. He’s interested in my work with Unemployed in Des Moines, will be in Des Moines in a few weeks for research and may or may not decide to use us in his film…we’ll see.
Book Review: Trust Agents by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith
I’ve had Trust Agents for a while and have just now had a break from other books to get it read. And boy, am I glad I did.
What I enjoyed about this book, compared to other books about social media, is that the authors didn’t talk about specific platforms, i.e. Facebook, Twitter…since specific platforms may come and go over time. They created a timeless book by focusing on how organizations can get the most out of social networking by building Trust Agents, or networks of influence. This strategy is at the heart of leveraging social media for business.
