Not just felt satisfied—but lit up, alive, like my three-year-old grandson when he does his happy dance. Somewhere along the path to being responsible, respected, and reliable… we traded spontaneity for stability. We’ve mastered our craft, built reputations, led teams. But somewhere along the way, joy slipped quietly out the back door.Here’s the thing:The second half of life isn’t about proving yourself—it's about remembering who you really are.Joy isn’t a bonus for making it through the hard...
7 days ago • 1 min read
I’m participating in an AI class led by Rich Schefren. The class is called ZenithMind OS. If you don’t know Rich, he’s one of the deepest thinkers you’ll ever meet. I met Rich about 20 years ago when he was teaching successful online business owners how to build a real business. Here’s a few of Rich’s accomplishments. The first automated webinar The first online business coaching program The first viral lead magnet (The Internet Manifesto) The first 24-hour livestream (He was delirious by the...
15 days ago • 1 min read
After building a successful career for 20+ years, the path forward suddenly disappeared. My CAREER was eliminated as tech jobs were given to offshore workers earning pennies on the dollar. Like many professionals with decades of experience, I found myself facing questions I never expected to answer at this stage: What now? Who would hire someone "my age"? When did my expertise become obsolete? It took some time and deep introspection, but I discovered something transformative: When the...
28 days ago • 1 min read
For over 20 years I ran a web marketing agency. I started building HTML websites, doing Google ads and search engine optimization for coaches, consultants and small businesses. For the past 15 years my focus was on LinkedIn marketing after writing three editions of Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business. My company was me and one part-time virtual assistant which worked fine for decades. The problem was my business wasn't sellable because I branded my business as Ted Prodromou, America's...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I've been a client and good friend of Perry Marshall since I met him 20 years ago at a marketing conference. He was one of my first marketing mentors, and his coaching and courses have been invaluable in helping me grow my businesses. When Perry speaks, I listen. He has an uncanny sixth sense when it comes to predicting trends. In 2008, he warned us about putting all of your marketing eggs in one basket as Google dominated the search market. "Diversify your traffic" Perry preached. The...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I know YouTube is a game changer, but for some reason, I haven't fully embraced it. When I wrote Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business and Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business, I used YouTube to sell thousands of books by sharing "how to" videos. After the book launches ended, I stopped doing videos, leaving a lot of money on the table. Why did I stop? Building a successful YouTube channel takes time, effort, and the right strategies. When the buzz of my book launches faded, I didn't have...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
I need your help... I've been trying to find/create a word or phrase to describe the time between midlife and retirement. It's a period when we want to be physically and mentally active, mentor or consult and contribute to something meaningful. ChatGPT suggested Second Act, Third Act, Reinvention, Encore Years, and Golden Years which I see frequently but don't get me excited about this time of life. Here's what ChatGPT suggested after I challenged it to be more creative and unique but none...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Quick question: Are you tired of market research that feels like you’re drinking from a fire hose of meaningless data? Francis Waller and I are hosting a no-fluff interview that will change how you approach market intelligence. We’re diving deep into research strategies beyond what automated tools can deliver. This isn’t your typical boring interview. We’ll show you how to: - Uncover hidden market insights - Cut through the noise - Make more intelligent business decisions When: Tuesday,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
For years, I could write an article or email every day. The creative juices were flowing like Niagara Falls. Lately, my mind has been blank when it comes to creating content. Most of the time I can snap out of my writer's block. Not this time. It reminds me of an image I saw on social media. My mind is like my internet browser.19 tabs are open.3 of them are frozen and I have no idea where the music is coming from.I usually have 40-50 tabs open LOL.For some reason, I stopped doing my morning...
2 months ago • 1 min read
