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In Part 1 of this two-part episode we go one for one on what any serious Internet marketer should have in their toolbox. We cover office set-up, audio and video equipment, chairs … even eye wear! Our aim was not to detail the ultimate wishlist (that would be far too extravagant!), but instead give you an idea of what the typical Internet marketers set-up should contain.
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These podcasts are gold. Every episode, there is something new, the missing piece to the puzzle.
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Hey guys,
Great podcasts – really been enjoying them. Thanks. I have a question for you. I’m trying to set up a subscription-based business where I send out information on a weekly basis about the best grocery store deals/coupons in my local area. I was thinking I would have people pay a small, monthly fee and then I would just add them to my email list. Is there a way to protect that content so people don’t just forward it to their friends without subscribing to my service?
Thanks in advance for any help on this.
@Steven, sometimes it is more leveraged to have a message placed in the content encouraging new people to join for fresh content. (Like a newspaper or magazine subscription invitation)
Hi Guys,
Really enjoying the podcasts and listen every week. Tim regarding your mouse problems (episode 15) have you considered using a pen and tablet? I use a wacom intuos4 and can never go back to a mouse. It’s a little tricky to start with but well worth the effort in the long run.
Cheers and keep up the awesome work.
Ant.
Nice thought Anthony. I actually have a Bambo brand track pad, but haven’t used it! I might dust it off and see how it goes. The idea of picking up a pen each time seems awkward though.
I am going to get some of those gunner glasses – the number of times I visit clients and I can not see their computer for the glare!!
What a geek!
Thanks guys
Some good tips but a $600 PC is honestly as good as your $1200 Macbook Pro … and by the way guys, the audio is not too good on this podcast considering you are talking about having great audio … static throughout lots of it … that make me chuckle. Keep it up … DD
Thanks David. I disagree but you about the $600 PC. If you are happy that is all that matters. Sure you can use the internet but that is no mac. You are comparing a VW Beetle to a Mercedes. We know the audio quality needs lifting and have put in place a new process.
I use both Apple and PC machines regularly for media production including HD video editing. 5 years ago I would have agreed with you … but now its just not true. The future is not one platform or another … its all platforms using cross platform solutions. In fact probably the best advice you could give would be for people to get one of everything … a Mac, a PC, an iPhone, an Android phone etc
I use macs and there are many things I prefer about them. They look better, they are intuitive and they require less things plugged into or installed. You can have your opinion I will have mine. The worst advice would be to get one of everything. People need LESS not more. That would involve them learning and supporting multiple platforms and devices. I guess we are polar opposed David! The real secret is to be web based. For that reason we can be more device agnostic. Gmail, dropbox, basecamp etc… are how I run my business. I just like using a nicer computer to access it.
They do look good
… I’m not a PC over Apple guy but I am honest enough and informed enough to know it’s not a big deal anymore… Especially if as you rightly suggest the cloud (web) is central to your business strategy. All I was suggesting was some balance and up to date opinion especially for less resources listeners starting out.
I cant offer balance when it is not warranted. What you are getting is my honest opinion – PC’s suck dogs balls. No amount of insanity will have me believe a $600 PC is anything LIKE a iMac. The beauty of an Imac is one chord – you are away. My son likes the easy to use finder, the clean operating system. My wife likes how you can plug any camera or device into it and it works straight away without ‘drivers’ or other fiddly bits. It has recognition for pics etc… I can do a poll if you like but I dont know of any iMac owners who say they would go back to the PC. I know MANY PC users who tell me they should have moved much sooner. You can run a great business from either. When it comes down to performance and preference my money is going to the Mac Store. It should be noted I was a hard core toshiba Laptop user and resiste the mac for a while. I liked Vista etc… The iPhone won me over then the mac was amazing. I travelled the world with my macbook and it plugged straight into any projector / TV without fuss. My Toshiba nearly collapsed on me at a 550 person event. It ruined a recording at another with a blinking problem and the sound card is broken. In this household we have 5 iMacs, 4 iPhones, 2 iPads and 2 MacBook Pros. Thats as up-to-date as you get. Apple are even better now than they were before. When you are starting out get what works. When your business is cranking buy an iMac.
No, a $600 pc does not compare to a Mac.
However, a $1500-1800 PC is just as good as a $3500 Mac pro and can dual boot OSX+ and Windows 7 and Linux and can be more affordably upgraded.
I built one of these myself using the effix dongle. You can also order a ready made one… Then all you need to buy is the Mac OS install disk… $120 at best buy in town where I live.
Check it out: http://www.expresshd.com/
Josh you are the ultimate Tech geek – I love that about you!!!
It’s all a big deception. I just surround myself with big brains and google shows me the rest
While I’m a PC gal at the mo, I intend to go Mac when my biz is off the ground. I think that apple is at the forefront of the creative industry and their focus on good design & a clean operating system is golden.
And on a semi-related note, I’d much rather have a VW Beetle than a Mercedes
@Rosie I like VW Beetles too. (My first car a 1964) My second car was Mercedes (a 1959 version)
Re: the Mac vs. PC issue… I dragged my feet over it for years, but in the end bought a couple of Macs. And iPads. And more… Why? Simply because my productivity shot up hundreds of per cents! All that time twiddling with the drivers and viruses and underperforming discs and whatnot… all gone. Switching over to the Mac has been one of the best decisions I ever made, never looked back. Sure they also look and feel nice but more than anything, they help me get stuff done like nothing else.
Juho that is the number ONE reason for me too. Performance through simplicity. I often say less is more and my business has improved substantially because of this tool. That was the concept for this episode too!
Personally I think the debate stems from who is using the machine and what for. I agree that Apple makes it simple, but window 7 and Windows phone 7 are massively improve on the historical Microsoft. What works is definitely the way to go and both machines are interchangeable running each others software so it comes down to value for money. I’d say the problems with PC lappy was more likely brand related. That said I will look at both for my next notebook.
I’m in the graphics industry and therefore have been using Macs since the year dot. At home I tried buying PC’s for cost reasons but always found it was a false economy as they inevitably broke down and were generally clunky!
I understand PC’s are much improved these days but the one thing I really like about Apple is “one machine with one system under one company”.
Sorry PC I’ve been burnt too many times in the past and I still have the scars!
Hi guys,
I really like what you covered but I have to say that you missed one of the most CRITICAL items that you need in your set-up. It’s more important that a second monitor, more important than a kickarse mouse, it’s a BACKUP system!!!
There is no point in having all of this gear if you don’t have your software backed up. Your productivity will come to a screaming halt if you lose everything so no real point having that second 24″ monitor.
As I run mac I have to suggest the Time Capsule as it just plugs in and is easy. There’s many other systems of course and depending on how critical your data is you may want to look at a RAID systems, all fairly cheap these days as well.
Hope this helps because remember that there are only two type of hard drives, a dying hard drive and a dead hard drive so pleaseeeeee backup your files
Cheers,
Richard
Hi Richard,
we do cover it in part 2 of this 2 part episode:
http://www.freedomocean.com/internet-marketing-podcasts-james-schramko-tim-reid/16-the-internet-marketers-tool-box-part-2/
“Dropbox is good. It’s an online storage system and I really do run my
computers now more like a terminal and I use Dropbox as the hard drive.
So I’m putting the files on Dropbox. We have a team account so we can
actually communicate with the whole team on Dropbox and allocate my
team members there own Dropbox quota. And we can send messages
and stuff. But the thing with Dropbox is it backs up to Amazon S3. So not
only do you have a back up with your Dropbox but you can also wind it
back and find older versions like you would with your Time Machine,
another hardware thing that I thought I’ll just slip in there.”
I’m about to listen to the second part but thought I’d comment whilst I had the chance.
I definitely like the idea of dropbox and use it myself but similar to having control of your links, ie likeJames.com vs facebook.com/James I think it’s important to maintain local control of these as well.
As you would know, a recent hack of an Aussie web company resulted in all their websites being lost, even though they had a number of backups, but these failed them. What would happen if Amazon was hacked in a similar manner?
So I think it should be a key addition right from the start, in conjunction with the various online tools.
(Yes I’m rather passionate about backing stuff up
)
Cheers,
Richard
I am a massive fan of backups too.
I have harddrive offsite. I have two wireless hard drives on site. One is time machine, the other backs up my dropbox.
Dropbox online.
My websites are backed up on a dual Hard Drive at server and also to amazon S3
Good to hear
Also, did you see this change with Dropbox: http://technorati.com/technology/article/the-cloud-fails-users-again-the/
Bit of a concern I think unfortunately.
Honestly, Apple can be expensive here in my country. And while David and James are having debate whether what’s good for audio or what’s cheaper, I don’t mind about the audio. I can hear it clearly (smiles).
thanks Ellen
Hi guys,
Another great podcast! I was going to say that I’m looking forward to your next one but as I’ve just started listening I’ve still got 5 more to go to get up to your most recent one. What I will say is I’m looking forward to your newest one as it will mean I’ve caught up and I won’t feel compelled to listen every waking second. The other half will be happy too
)
They say the only dumb question is the one you don’t ask – I can’t find a link to the transcripts. Can you point me in the right direction please as I’m keen to print some of them off, especially this one.
Cheers
Graham
Hi Graham, glad you’re enjoying the show. You receive via email a transcript of each episode as a thank-you from us by signing up on the Home page.
yes I did see it. There are risks with most things
always risks in business yes