Comments on: Farewell to a Pet Project

By: Focus on The Core (Applied)

Focus on The Core (Applied) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:08:25 +0000

[...] over 40 ‘active’ projects. I was doing small business consulting on a fee for service basis, publishing a daily marketing tip ezine, I was involved in no less than 3 joint venture startups, I was dabbling in information products, [...]

By: Carl Tambeau

Carl Tambeau — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:47:49 +0000

Hi Doug:

Looking forward to your next project – thanks for sharing each day for the past few years. It was always an interesting read.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:29:46 +0000

HI Doug,
Can’t wait to see your next incarnation, duh, I mean “business model.” Even though I’m not an active freelancer anymore, it was fun to get your daily emails and read all of your wonderful ideas.

Keep in touch!

Regards,
Kathleen Whaley

By: Maneno Mpina

Maneno Mpina — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:36:25 +0000

Doug!

Thank you, wish you the best of luck on your new adventure…

By: jeffrey hines

jeffrey hines — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:21:26 +0000

Great job doug. i look forward to your next adventure.

By: Doug_Hudiburg

Doug_Hudiburg — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:36:38 +0000

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments.

The nice thing is, my business model has changed (on purpose) into one that allows me to be a lot more open in terms of free, helpful content, so I appreciate hearing that my perspective has been helpful to you and I look forward to sharing more of it with you thorough this blog and some other content-related projects I have in mind.

By: Shel Horowitz - Ethical/Green Marketing Expert

Shel Horowitz - Ethical/Green Marketing Expert — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:09:12 +0000

Doug, I have unsubbed from many publications, but I’ve kept my DMA subscription all these years. I enjoyed the mixture of voices, the range of advice, and the brevity (and was honored that you included a few of my tips over the years).

I totally understand, though. I am converting two of my own newsletters to paid subscription and two to voluntary donation with a shutdown if they don’t reach financial viability within three months (we’ll see which works better). The time I invest has not been rewarded in the marketplace.

Shel Horowitz
Copywriter/marketing consultant, book shepherd, author, speaker
Affordable, ethical, effective marketing materials and strategies
“I show the world the *value* in your *values*.”

By: David Frey

David Frey — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:25:24 +0000

Doug, I was one of your first subscribers and contributors to the Daily Marketing Ace. You have a great marketing mind and I know what your “next step” is will be the right one for you.

Your friend.

David Frey

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:24:03 +0000

I will be checking in to see what you are doing now. I enjoyed your tips.Thanks for letting me borrow some of your ideas. The best on your new projects.

By: ECS Dave

ECS Dave — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:55:20 +0000

Doug,

Truly hate to see this go, but as some would say (even you) “time to move on”… Diversity in “some” things may be good, but focus in a “core” segment is probably more profitable for a small business owner/proprietor. I look forward to seeing what direction you take…

Be Well!
ECS Dave