One of my friends here in Tokyo asked me about attending the upcoming International Robot Exhibition 2012 (IREX2012). He wanted to know which would be the best day for him to take in the show, see the robots, and talk to the exhibitors. In general, Japanese trade shows and exhibitions are very similar to those …
We should be happy for problems because that is the only way we learn. Still, finding the right solution to a problem can take time and try our patience. I’m right in the middle of a new ‘learning experience’ at the moment. Having migrated a major website from Typepad to WordPress, including setting up a …
I realized that one of the biggest barriers to posting frequently has been a lack of organization on my part. My blogs were way too fragmented, difficult to manage, and didn’t have a consistent, efficient workflow. There are numerous times every day when I run across a new idea, concept, or ‘Wow’ moment that I …
What: Media Tectonics Seminar Presentation – iPad – Passing Fad or Mighty Portent When: July 20, 2010 18:30-21:30 Where: Westley Center, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Tokyo URL: http://mediatectonics.com/seminars/clever-devices-that-generate-profit-online/ Why: Detailed information and demonstrations showing the iPad used to increase productivity, create professional content, boost income, and improve quality of life. Comments: I’ll be sharing my experience …
What: iPad/iPhone/iPod Business Opportunities Networking Event When: Friday, July 16, 2010 19:00 – 22:00 Where: Apple Store Ginza – 3rd Floor URL: iPad/iPhone/iPod Business Networking Why: Good chance to meet others interested in developing business centered around iOS and related Apple products. Comments: I plan to be there for the entire event, and probably nomunication …
What: Make Tokyo Meeting 05 When: May 22 (Sat) & 23 (Sun), 2010 Where: Tokyo Institute of Technology – Ookayama Campus Why: The Make movement is finally taking off in Japan the same way it took the US by storm. Exhibitors and attendees have doubled each time the event has been held. The creativity, inspiration, …
There’s a common misconception that YouTube is filled with nothing but cats dancing on piano keyboards, and clumsy, acned, adolescent kids dancing with light sabers. Thankfully, that isn’t all that you can find on YouTube. It’s chock full of helpful how-to’s, instructional videos, and other great content. Here’s a good example:
Several readers have asked about the private seminar/workshop that I mentioned earlier in the week. By way of background, I do a lot of training sessions and coaching for my clients. In order to do that I typically develop large volumes of training materials including presentations, examples, videos, quizzes, and the like. Unfortunately, after the …
What: eBook Publishing Workshop/Coaching Session When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 9:15 – 17:30 Where: Chiba, Japan Private workshop/coaching session covering all aspects of private eBook publishing including tools, methodology, reliable sources, promotion channels and effective strategies, payments, licensing, and potential pitfalls.