http://www.jeremyfloyd.com Multipationalist is another name for admitted ADD. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:12:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In 2008, I started a Marketing company, Eluminare, that initially focused on internet marketing and lead generation. The success of the company has exceeded my expectations and those of my clients. It has grown from Internet marketing into virtualized marketing executive consultancy, and most recently it has focused on "growth" ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2010/my-company-eluminare-is-merging-with-bluegill-creative-today/ Something happens to me when the 5 day forecast suggests the possibility of snow, a little boy springs up with excitement and a little hope. As the promise of the white draws closer, the childlike anticipation manifests into something that is seldom experienced as an adult--snow day. Image used under creative ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/let-it-snow/ I was thinking about Pat Head Summit, the ladies basketball coach for University of Tennessee, this afternoon and how her goal of the team is perfect execution of the plays. And you're welcome for stating the obvious, but this really sank in today in a very different way than ever ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/coaching-understanding-perfect-if-only-execution/ Last night my "original family unit" had dinner together in preparation for my dad, the Lewster's, surgery. It just so happened that no spouses or children came, so we had a nice time, reminiscent of similar dinners from my childhood--big jokes despite the circumstances, thin edge of sarcasm, and my ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/cultivator-of-hope/ Do you ever read something that seems to haunt you? I woke up in the middle of the night in cold sweats thinking about this one. I read a Seth Godin post over the weekend, and, as usual, his words struck a chord. This time, however, I could not just post ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/consultants-freelancers-lend-me-your-ears/ In case you missed it, Hallerin Hilton Hill had me on the show to talk about Twitter. The experience was a lot of fun, but I think he may have exaggerated the magnitude of my abilities--just a little. Hallerin even endorsed @jfloyd for the East Tennessee's Best Tweeter award. For your convenience, ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/jeremy-floyd-on-hallerin-hilton-hill/ For the past four weeks I have spent Weekends working long hours in the yard. After, as the wife says, neglecting the yard for several years, I am interested and excited in transforming dirt into something beautiful. While laboring away under the hot sun with the assistance of a few ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/planting-vision/ Why do we tip 15% and not 10%? 20% instead of 15%? Sure, it is some sort of ransom "to insure prompt service," but really we tip based upon our expectations. If we expect lousy service and they exceed the expectations, we generously tip. If we expect Class A service ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/get-the-tip/ Adam has some great business advice--Lambert, not Smith, that is. When given the choice, do you look for the "long shot" or the "sure bet?" This guy's voice gets on my nerves, and I am generally not a fan. However, he consistently picks the sure bet. Within every genre, he has selected ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/business-advice-from-american-idol-pick-the-sure-bet/ Occasionally, I have the good fortune of finding tools that truly simplify my life. I waste away the other twenty-some-odd hours of the day playing with the non-productive tools. It is a sick cycle, but there is a balance in there somewhere. When writing a blog post and taking a few ... http://www.jeremyfloyd.com/2009/jing-screen-captures-directly-to-flickr-or-ftp/