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Patrick Brown
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Social Media Marketing
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Indianapolis Successful …
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Fort Wayne
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Apple User's Group
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Patrick Brown's Discussions
Under-employed? Unemployed?
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I'm under-employed in my mid-40's. There are thousands of us who are mid-career, recessioned out of where we want to be. We have huge upsides; experience, contacts, skill sets, lessons from failures,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bruce LaDuke Dec 20, 2010.
Bluetooth Developers Intellect Needed
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I have an idea for a bluetooth application - hardware and software - but I can't find a developer anywhere. Anyone have ideas or suggestions? I'd really appreciate it.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by PK Koduri May 13, 2010.
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Robby Slaughter replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Under-employed? Unemployed?"Maybe you should start a staffing firm. Collect resumes, and offer to place candidates.
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Patrick Brown replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Under-employed? Unemployed?"In large part I agree with your assessment. However, if there is a former or unhappy COO out there who has knowledge of emerging markets. And based on his/her experience can demonstrate that producing widgets for export is a viable market, then it…"
Robby Slaughter replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Under-employed? Unemployed?"I think that for the idea to work, you'd have to come up with a business concept which (a) didn't require much capital and (b) could benefit from a wide variety of skillsets.
For example, a restaurant business needs cooks, servers,…"
Vyriece Daniel replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Under-employed? Unemployed?"I can attest, this is the best idea I've heard so far for the underemployed and over 40 group. Just the experience and knowledge of all us can be turn into something marketable. We can definitely be an outsource resource/channel for other small…"
Vyriece Daniel replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Under-employed? Unemployed?"I can attest, this is the best idea I've heard so far for the underemployed and over 40 group. Just the experience and knowledge of all us can be turn into something marketable. We can definitely be an outsource resource/channel for other small…"
Patrick Brown replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Under-employed? Unemployed?"Marketability is the only thing. This is purely an attempt to build a profitable business and that can only occur when you provide as service or product that is of real value and for which exists a monetized market.
What if instead of looking…"
Robby Slaughter replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Under-employed? Unemployed?"I don't know of any precedent for a business based on people who want to work, rather than one where there is a market that is willing to buy.
Your concept sounds noble, but unworkable. Can you explain more?"
Patrick Brown replied to Patrick Brown's discussion What if we build a money machine?"This is a great example of what I am thinking about - unfinished ideas or pursuits in our lives. The dreams we are content to entertain but not to complete. I'm certain that somewhere here in SI-land, there is a person of enormous potential…"
Bruce LaDuke replied to Patrick Brown's discussion What if we build a money machine?"I have personal intellectual property that I'd be interested in forming a consulting business around. The concepts are very progressive, but I really don't want to sell it or travel. I have presentations that explain it, but am…"
Patrick Brown posted a discussionWhat if we build a money machine?
I'm under-employed in my mid-40's. There are thousands of us who are mid-career, recessioned out of where we want to be. We have huge upsides; experience, contacts, skill sets, lessons from failures, vision and ideas for doing "it" better. What if we come together and build a business? One not based on personal interests or "industry" or recognition? What if we used our collective experience to create from scratch a business that will simply generate profitable revenue? The business could be…See More
Patrick Brown replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Refresher, learning after time away in the group Web Development in Indiana"An Update on my status. I have spent hours learning php/mysql, I am now working on my Drupal skills and am picking up html5. Thanks one and all for your suggestions, guidance and encouragement!"
Jeremy Houchens replied to Patrick Brown's discussion Refresher, learning after time away in the group Web Development in Indiana"Patrick,
Try considering what you would like to do in the future.. meaning would you like to be in the MSFT world or the Open-source world? Personally I choose the Open Source deal. If you do choose Open Source... I would definitely learn how to…"
Patrick Brown replied to Judith Kenninger's discussion Fix It or Forget It: Small Appliance Repair"A gentleman I know was an appliance repairman for many years. When he retired a few years ago it wasn't because of age, great wealth or laziness - his appliance suppliers told him they do not build things to be repaired anymore."
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- How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
- Search engine
- What is your greatest strength?
- Idea generation and organization
- What are you working on?
- Healthcare education video projects
- How big is your business?
- small company
- What is your Job Title
- Owner
- What is your Company Website?
- http://dvimedia.com
- What is your alma mater?
- Vincennes University
- Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
- Ideas, inspiration, possibly connections.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:55am on November 3, 2009,
Kyle Lacy said… - Patrick,
I wanted to say hello and welcome you to Smaller Indiana. Congratulations on becoming a SMOOSIER. Smaller Indiana is changing the way we communicate with each other in Indiana. Why do you love Indiana? How could we make it a better place?
- At 4:08pm on November 2, 2009,
Kristen Horton said… - Hi Patrick,
Welcome to Smaller Indiana! As a new member you may want to start by reading the blog post: "I'm a member of Smaller Indiana, now what?" It provides some great tips on getting involved in the community. Also, if you're a member of Twitter, follow @Smaller_Indiana for community updates & participate in the fun #LeafCam contest in the Leaf Cam Group.
Feel free to add a blog post, join some groups (there are more 500+ with 350+ listed on the Smaller Indiana Group Links google doc).
~Kristen
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