Web Design and Social Media Marketing Mercenary

Posted by on Nov 25, 2010 in careers, Design, Facebook, Learn more about ME, Productivity, Programming, Project Management, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Strategy, Twitter, Web Sites | 0 comments

Services include: Web Design Marketing Social Media Marketing & Customization Online Training & Etiquette Workshops Book & Gadget Reviews and Graphic Design My company, Agency Couture, specializes in bringing small businesses online. We leverage social media to reach your target demographic and bring consumers to your website. If you are new to the online space you may be interested in a training workshop or one-on-one classes in person or via Skype. These courses Read more [...]
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CBS Casting: The Amazing Race

Posted by on Nov 23, 2010 in careers, Events, Learn more about ME, Trip Around the World | 1 comment

Ok, I'm at it again. I'm a bit of a softy when it comes to contests and casting calls like this. I can't sing so don't worry, you will never see me on American Idol or America's go Talent. I also don't want to eat worms or cockroaches so you will probably also never see me on Fear Factor, but I think I can do a lot of the stunts so I'm interested in The Amazing Race. Plus I obviously love to travel. I was never big on watching a lot of these reality shows. I was addicted to the first two Big Read more [...]
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It’s been a little foggy lately

Posted by on Nov 11, 2010 in careers, Design, Facebook, Learn more about ME, Programming, Social Media, Strategy, Trip Around the World, Twitter, Web Sites | 0 comments

I'm staying on my dad's ranch in Washington state for the time being. It's huge 600 acre huge, enough to keep 90+ horses huge. It's pretty and located in an out of the way place. This part of the country is known for it's vast orchards, over-sized apples, and millions of trees. I think they are even supposed to have the most pine trees or something to that effect. Needless to say, Washington is a very pretty state. I lived here for 9 years, what seems like ages ago. It's been a little foggy the Read more [...]
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Getting Paid, Building Contracts, and Client Considerations when Working for Yourself

Posted by on Nov 9, 2010 in careers, Etiquette, Learn more about ME, Project Management, Search Engine Optimization, Web Sites | 0 comments

I understand the concern of a company not wanting to pay out large amounts of cash up front, wait no I don't, and here is why. When I start a project with someone think of that first payment as a retainer, deposit, or good faith to get you started. If you are working for a company and are not on their pay roll this is your salary. It is my salary and how I pay my bills. Payments There are a few ways I normally offer to do payment plans. 50% up front and once it's half way done another 25% and Read more [...]
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Self interview for design, social media, programming or SEO

Posted by on Nov 7, 2010 in careers, Facebook, Learn more about ME, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Strategy, Twitter, Web Sites | 0 comments

I'm looking for full time/part time off site contract work doing design, social media, programming or SEO. Self interview of the usual tough questions: - Travel? Yes, lot's please. - Willing to be on site? Yes, but not full time. - Current location? George, WA near Wenanche or Moses Lake - 2 hour drive to  Spokane or Seattle - Pay? Yes, please. How much? Negotiable - Current hourly rate? $130-$250 depending on type of work but for full time long term work willing to work for as low Read more [...]
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HATE LONG DISTANCE DRIVING

Posted by on Oct 31, 2010 in careers, Design, Facebook, Learn more about ME, Programming, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Strategy, Trip Around the World, Twitter, Web Sites | 0 comments

I'm more of a pilot, flying, fast trip and go have fun kind of person vs. 12-40 hours of driving to my destination kind of person. So my plan to drive a ton this week is not one that fills me full of excitement, except knowing how much more stuff I get to bring with me. DRIVING ENTERTAINMENT I was suppose to leave today, but my dad is flying in tonight to help me drive tomorrow. I've already downloaded a few audio books that are LONG to entertain me. Among the titles: Eat. Pray. Love. (already Read more [...]
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