“Oh, I could never do a podcast.” Danny hears this from clients, business owners, marketers, and others all the time. Almost invariably, that assumption is wrong. You don’t have to be a famous comedian or radio professional to have something to contribute. By that same token, a successful podcast for your company or a…
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Client of the Day: Malibu Gift
What They Do: Delicious, sustainable gourmet food. Malibu Gift is more than that, but that’s perhaps the most important thing to know about them. They offer natural and clean gourmet food that is the epitome of “casual luxury.” Truffles, cookies, wine glasses, dog treats and more – each of their products are truly…
Helping Your Employees on the First Day Back After a Holiday
There are tough first days of the week and then there’s the first day back after a vacation. As of this writing, it’s the Tuesday after Memorial Day. While for many of us we just had a three day weekend, even that extra day can make it a little bit more difficult for your employees…
The Importance of Stepping Away for a Bit
Everyone works hard. For as much as business owners may worry about employees “slacking off” or “dogging it,” the truth is that just about every employee works as hard as they can. Does that mean they don’t take breaks? No, but there are few active malingerers. However, to maintain that pace, it requires stepping back…
Client of the Day: HillQuest Security
What They Do: HillQuest Security provides all kinds of security in Los Angeles in the surrounding area. Professional guards (hired through some of the industry’s most stringent standards) are available 24/7. Utilizing the latest equipment, they can provide electronic monitoring, as well as commercial security, executive protection, loss prevention, mobile patrols, and so much…
Picture Day and True Meaning of Connectivity
You remember “picture day” from when you were a little kid: your parents probably made you put on some outfit that no doubt felt ridiculous to you, put some kind of gel in your hair, and then hoped that you stopped fidgeting enough to actually get your picture taken. Of course, looking back, what was…
Client of the Day: Belal Hamideh Law
What They Do: In his own words, Belal Hamideh Law is a “Long Beach lawyer by your side.” Over the years, Belal Hamideh Law has helped clients to recover millions of dollars. There’s not nearly enough space in this blog to go through all of their accolades, but “The National Top 40 Under 40 Trial…
The Importance of Ego-Free Brainstorming
Everyone in your company has ideas. They might not have them immediately, but perhaps they hear something that someone else suggests, and it makes them think or something. Danny holds brainstorming sessions often, just as many other companies do. But, there are some workers, truly intelligent, talented, gifted, experienced and more that maybe don’t feel…
Advanced Work from Home Tips
In the past week, Danny and the Website Depot team have officially spent two months working from home. In that time, what had been shocking has become routine. Every employee has found, one way or the other, an equilibrium. That means we’ve all found a way of working from home that, well, works for us….
Client of the Day: Flash Moving
What They Do: A professional moving company with more than nine years of experience, Flash Moving serves clients throughout Los Angeles as well as the surrounding area. Fully licensed and insure, they provide expert, friendly service with no hidden or surprise fees of any kind. Available for local, commercial, as well as “labor only” moves, they…