Dear Reader, I have decided to cease my regular bi-monthly posting at JumpToConsulting. I will also discontinue the free monthly teleconference for now. Is this permanent? Don’t know yet, but after eleven years and 350+ posts, it is time to reevaluate. So we shall see. I will post from time to time as the spirit moves. Still have some […]
Time to look back on 2022… and look ahead to 2023. Got this idea years ago from The Art of Nonconformity, and have done it each year since. As always, I’ll review three categories: JumpToConsulting (www.jumptoconsulting.com) EMI-GURU aka Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd. (www.emiguru.com) Personal (www.linkedin.com/in/darylgerke) JUMPtoCONSULTING… Looking Back.. The blog is now TWELVE years old with over 350 […]
Another year has flown by, but I suspect many of us are happy to move on to 2022. Here is hoping better times lie ahead… Got this idea years ago from The Art of Nonconformity, and have done it each year since. As always, I’ll review three categories: JumpToConsulting (www.jumptoconsulting.com) EMI-GURU aka Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd. […]
Sami says “Hey, its Christmas…” Thank you for your interest in my work at both JumpToConsulting and EMIGURU. Wishing you the joy, peace, and happiness of the season… and all the best in 2022! From our house to yours — Uncle Daryl, Mary, and Sami the Shih Tzu. Please visit us in 2022 as we […]
Happy Thanksgiving! In lieu of a new post, here is a post from the past that still expresses my attitude and gratitude. © 2021 – 2023, https:. All rights reserved.
Time for a brief break here. The goal has been 2 posts per month, supplemented with the free monthly teleconference. We will resume the schedules soon. No cause for concern – I have a backlog of post ideas that should easily carry us though the summer. Just a bit harried here as we prepare to […]
Sami says, “Please have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…” Thank you for your interest in my work at both JumpToConsulting and EMIGURU. Wishing you the joy, peace, and happiness of the season… and all the best in 2021! From our house to yours — Uncle Daryl, Mary, and Sami the Shih Tzu. he […]
No, you don’t need to be fully Financially Independent (FI), but you should have enough in the bank to last you six months to year. That is exactly what I did — the second time around – and it finally worked. My first attempt was precipitated by a layoff/firing. I had been moonlighting, and decided […]
As the year ends … it is once again time to reflect and look forward. Got this idea years ago from The Art of Nonconformity, and have done it each year since. As always, I’ll review three categories: JumpToConsulting (www.jumptoconsulting.com) EMI-GURU aka Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd. (www.emiguru.com) Personal (www.linkedin.com/in/darylgerke) But first, a quick overview… The JumpToConsulting […]
Sami says “Feliz Navidad…” Thank you for your interest in my work at both JumpToConsulting and EMIGURU. Wishing you the joy, peace, and happiness of the season, and all the best in 2020! From our house to yours — Uncle Daryl, Mary, and Sami the Shih Tzu. PS – For your holiday enjoyment, here is […]
That is what my doctor told me this week during an exam when I commented I was a bit stressed and down in the dumps. She kindly chided me and said you sound like my dad (a year younger than me). She then said she sees this a lot in older men, particularly those struggling […]
By now it is obvious the blog sabbatical continues. But the plan is to get back in the saddle, sharing ideas and advice on how to start/build/operate a small consulting practice. Life has a habit of getting in the way. Nothing serious — just some unanticipated twists and turns that take up time. Got re-elected to […]
Some words of wisdom… When the client has beaten upon you long enough, Give him what he asks for instead of what he needs. This is very strong medicine, and is normally required but once. (Author unknown) Still on a blogging “sabbatical” here, but planning to resume regular programming soon. © 2019, https:. All rights […]
And you thought I was just taking a sabattical, right? Well, secret negotiations were going on, due to close on April 1. Apparently blog sales are hot, as Mr. Money Mustache (a favorite blogging engineer who preaches financial independence) today reported the sale of his blog for $9 million. At 500 posts, he netted $18,000 […]
So began a recent post at Satisfying Retirement, a favorite blog I follow. The idea resonated — perhaps it is time to take a break here too. Not quitting — I’ll be back. In the meantime, there will be occasional posts. I still have a list of over 100 potential topics, with more ideas bubbling up […]
Another year gone… and once again time to reflect… and to look forward. Got this idea years ago from The Art of Nonconformity, and have done it each year since. So as always, I’ll review three categories: JumpToConsulting (www.jumptoconsulting.com) EMI-GURU aka Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd. (www.emiguru.com) Personal (www.linkedin.com/in/darylgerke) But first, a quick overview… The JumpToConsulting project […]
Sami says “Please have a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2019…” Thank you for your interest in my work at both JumpToConsulting and EMIGURU. Wishing you the joy, peace, and happiness of the season, and all the best in 2019! From our house to yours — Uncle Daryl, Mary, and Sami the Shih Tzu. © 2018, […]
This post was inspired by Bob Bly, a favorite marketing guru, who just happens to be an engineer — and who shares his common sense advice through a regular newsletter. Here was his post: Subscriber MF writes: “Right now I am having a very slow month — slowest in the history of my firm. “Bob, […]
This post was inspired by Michael Katz, Chief Penguin of Blue Penguin Development. I subscribe to his free bi-monthly newsletter, and suggest you do so too. Great marketing ideas (and even classes) for solo entrepreneurs. In a recent newsletter, Michael opened with this great story, where he recommended using stories to illustrate ideas. Since I […]
Long time friend and recent returnee to the consulting ranks wrote: Just got an unusual series of email inquiries from a prospect: I’d like to talk to you. Sorry, I’m going on a trip. Let’s connect in a week. I’d like to talk to you tomorrow. Sorry, I’m busy so I’d like to talk to […]
