by Missy Ward on December 4, 2009
My guest today is Patrick “Chef Patrick” Ruddell, who cooks up yummy domain goodness on ChefPatrick.com and also owns DomanSubway.com, which lists a few hundred domains that he has up for sale.
In this podcast, Chef Patrick talks about:
How he shifted from the real estate business to the domain business and the similarities between them.
The story behind the “Chef Patrick” name and the truth about his culinary skills.
His thoughts on new top level domains and whether they’re good marketing/branding opportunities.
His take on the importance of a good domain name when it comes to maximizing organic and ppc traffic.
His recipe for analyzing how much a domain should go for and the most money that he’s made on a domain.
by Missy Ward on September 29, 2009
My guest today is Jim Kukral, or as I like to refer to him as, “the Leonardo da Vinci of Online Marketing. He is a true polymath in every sense of the word.
It is a combination of his of his intuitiveness, intellect, desire to take on interesting challenges, understanding of the information age and ability to view things from different perspectives that has enabled Jim to become a top entrepreneur in the internet marketing arena.
He’s been a blogger since 2001, has promoted of thousands of websites, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, author, Affiliate Summit Emcee, all around good guy and someone I’m proud to call my friend.
In this podcast, Jim talks about:
When he realized that online marketing was his calling and how he got started in the business.
Some of the ventures that he’s been involved with over the last couple of years.
Some of his new projects on the horizon including Prfessor.com
The different marketing methods he’s used when it comes to promoting his new ideas.
The hurdles he’s had to overcome when he set forth in his entrepreneurial career; his biggest failure and what he learned from it.
How Tim Carter (AskTheBuilder.com) has impacted his career.
Tips for online entrepreneurs getting into the business today.
What he would be doing if he could no longer be involved in the internet in any capacity.
Where he sees himself in the next 5 years.
Chasing butterflies. (Together, Missy and Jim come up with the newest Lepidoptera to pursue which is a service that for a fee, the company will break up with a friend, partner or business associate for the customer… since breaking up is so hard to do.)
Juicy tidbits about him including his “go-to” tech device, firs thing he’d buy if he hit the lottery, favorite website, last book he read, whether he returns food at a restaurant that he doesn’t like and so much more…
Jim also broke the news about his great new book deal with Wiley and when we can expect to see it on the shelves of our favorite book stores!
by Missy Ward on September 3, 2009
My guest today is Brian Littleton, one of the sharpest and most humble online marketers that I know. He is the CEO of ShareASale, a Chicago-based provider of e-commerce tracking and affiliate management solutions.
Brian is known for being a crusader of fair affiliate practices for many years; he’ll tickle the ivories to entertain friends and business associates on command; and has to be one of the top ten most eligible bachelors in the affiliate marketing industry.
In this podcast, Brian talks about:
What he was doing before he founded ShareASale and how he came up with the idea for the company.
Some of the hurdles he’s had to overcome as the company grew.
Protecting the rights of affiliates and merchants alike, even if it means walking business.
Affiliate Marketing trends and tips for new folks getting into the industry.
Where he sees ShareASale heading in the future.
Affiliate marketing’s biggest problems today.
What he would be doing if he wasn’t doing what he’s doing now 
The song that he wish he’d never have to play on the piano again.
… and so many other juicy tidbits about him…
by Missy Ward on August 26, 2009
Missy Ward’s guest today was Jen Goode, the Founder and Illustrator (the doodler in charge if you will) of JGoode Designs, a company offering unique art featured on apparel, gifts and handmade goodies.
Jen has taken hold of the excitement surrounding new media; combining the fast-paced worlds of print-on-demand, social media and performance marketing, as a means to promote herself and her work.
In this podcast, Jen talks about:
Incorporating her “Inspiring smiles every day” motto into her work and family life.
The back story of her leap into design and turning it into a lucrative career.
How she made the leap from client-focused graphic design to becoming a self-promoted artist offering “doodles on t-shirts” and advice to budding artists who want to make that shift, too.
The story behind the Penguin, her most recognized piece and her favorite illustration to date.
The things she would have done differently with her career if she received the mighty “do-over”.
What she’s blogging about on JGoode.com, MomsWhoMakeStuff.com, and her new gig as the “Denver Work-at-Home Moms Examiner“.
How she began integrating affiliate marketing and social media as a way to promote art sales.
The thing that irks her most these days.
The business she would start if Google gave her $5mm for a startup.
Why she’s the first one to volunteer to help other folks, whether it be with business advice, participating in causes such as AffiliateMarketersGiveBack, heading up the Affiliate Summit Mentor Program and more…
His worst habit, super-power that she’d most want, favorite alcoholic beverage (in case someone one wants to buy her one) and more…
Now, this is classic Jen…
She couldn’t think of an answer for one of the questions that I had for her on the podcast. But, being the perfectionist that she is, she emailed me her answer, so that no stone is left unturned.
Missy: What is one thing about you that not many people know, but you’d like more people to know about you.
Jen: I’ve created every aspect of my business from the design to the programming to the advertising and marketing and everything in between. I also hand make a number of items associated with my online products/designs which I sell in a retail shop – The only thing I don’t do is run my own server to host my sites. What others can do with that info? Hmm.. Remind me I don’t need to do it all myself all the time, even when I say I like to. 
by Missy Ward on August 3, 2009
Listen above, on MissyWard.com, or download to iTunes.
Missy Ward’s guest today was Loren Feldman, the Founder and President of 1938 Media, which helps companies develop a sound internet strategy and communicate their messages through videos.
Loren’s entertaining and sometimes biting videos razzing on the tech industry, (often featuring a puppet or two) have become cult favorites.
In this podcast, Loren talks about:
How his former acting, stand-up comedy, and sock-selling career set the stage for his Web 2.0 success.
How to make a compelling video and what marketers can do to make their videos better.
The commercial videos that 1938 Media produces for their clients and what companies should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to video.
What he attributes his social media fame to and some words of wisdom regarding the use of social media in marketing efforts.
Where the sock puppet idea came from and why he gets a kick out of making fun of Web 2.0 culture.
What he finds frustrating about social media today.
The startup he’d create if Microsoft invested $10mm in him.
Why he digs Affiliate Marketers.
