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Is the Rise of Word Press Killing off Jobs?

November 1, 2011 By 18 Comments

Is Word Press killing of jobs? That’s what a new connection of mine on Twitter suggested to me just last week:

Wordpress Kills JobsThe minute I read Monica’s Tweet, the wheels in my head started spinning. One of them was wondering if it was true, and the second was what can (or should) be done about it. Before we go there, I learned that Monica’s opinion is an informed one, she started writing about WordPress in 2009, about the same time I started working with it (we share that too, she’s done WordPress web development too).

Is it True the WordPress is Killing Jobs?

This would be hard to prove, because during the rise of WordPress there was a corresponding fall in the economy that appears to be unrelated. WordPress does make web development and website maintenance easier and more available to more people to both develop and maintain with less technical skills however. Almost anyone can setup and maintain a WordPress based website. One thing is certain it’s still progress and it must be creating opportunities elsewhere. WordPress actually got me excited about web development after a very long hiatus.

What should we do about it?

It’s never fun to end up on the disrupted end of disruptive technology but the fact remains that innovation and value are important qualities in any business. If people are losing jobs from the rise of Word Press, they probably have some marketable skills that can be re-purposed. Web development takes a mix of creativity, technical and business skills, and there is always room for people with these skills. The challenge might have more to do with the discomfort of the disruption and the change that might be involved.

Do you think WordPress is really putting web firms out of business?

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Problem Solver Series Episode #1 Economy and Jobs [Podcast]

October 13, 2011 By 4 Comments

Problem Solver Series LogoA frank discussion on the economy and jobs with:

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Summary

From what the problems are to how to solve them and what to do now or if they aren’t solved.

The Problems

  • Uncertainty/Confidence
  • Global Competition
  • Housing Crisis
  • Access to Capital/Credit

The Solutions

  • Non-Partisan “Get on the same page” Leadership
  • Get 50% of the small businesses to hire one new employee
  • Revise/simplify tax code
  • Eliminate Red Tape
  • Broaden 1099 Classification

Contigency Planning

Both panelists were asked for advice on how business and individuals (employed or otherwise) could approach the market. Listen in to hear some great advice including a very well orchestrated suggestion on how to help others through challenging times by Don LeDoux.

Quotable

“The governments role here has gotten it a little bit out of control it’s like the Winchester Mystery house (they) just keep building and it’s going no-where.” – Carol Roth

This episode was live on Blog Talk Radio on 10/12/2011.

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Episode Summary David Kaa aka @TheManwife on Blogtalkradio (Podcast)

November 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I started following some guy on Twitter earlier this year who called himself “TheManwife”. He seemed to be a pretty funny guy and I wanted to learn more about his story and thought it might interest others as well. I invited him to be interviewed on my Podcast on Blogtalkradio and he agreed. What ensued was a very diverse conversation with a normal guy from Boston, living in New Mexico making the best of a employment challenged situation. Some of the interesting things that came out of the discussion:

  • It’s not cool to drive a mini-van.
  • When you’re the man wife people respond when you ask questions like “why am I so cool?”.
  • His followers provide better jokes than he does.
  • He made “periwinkle” trend for 5 minutes on Twitter.
  • He watches Lifetime Television for Women (for the “crappy” Titles).
  • Reads Quantum Physics Books.
  • German’s love aliens.
  • He’s the man wife because Mr Mom was already taken.
  • They have Road Runners at the zoo in New Mexico.
  • Gary Vaynerchuck is going to do an episode about Recession Wines next week for David

Asking @garyvee for Recession Wine Tipsand Gary is a good sport:

@garyvee is game for some recession wine tips

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David Kaa Allstar Quotes :

“When you’re not working pants are just like the days of the week, they’re not necessary.“

“I’m actually more of a Lifetime Television type of Guy.“

Exclusive! David’s book:

David is working on a book based on Twitter, that will be a completely social media driven book. It is expected to be released in 2011.

Where to find David

David Kaa @themanwife or http://themanwifechronicles.com

Check out his question of the day #manwife

The Manwife’s Twitter Recommendations

I like to ask my guests who some of the “lesser known” people that we are probably not already following that we should check out. Here are the man wifes suggestions. (By the way I keep a complete list on Twitter of “Recommended by Friends” Tweeple)

Melissa M @lisacandrive
“Lady J” @blondication
SuperMunk @supermunk

If you’re listed here and have a blog you’d like me to link to, please leave it in the comments below.

Listeners, what was the funniest thing you heard during the interview?

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Interview of JP McDermott Jobs and Business Blog Talk Radio

January 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

In my latest show on Blog Talk Radio I interviewed JP McDermott registered representative and insurance advisor with MassMutual Financial Group. JP Specializes in Career Transitions and is a personal resource for me when I learn of friends that are out of work or pondering career changes. JP’s journey for job transitions started in 2001 when he found himself out of work and he discovered The Job Connections group at Community Presbyterian Church in Danville, CA. Among other things we discuss LinkedIn, Google and Social Media as it relates to job searches. JP mentions a number of useful resources for people who are actively seeking employment.

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3 Simple Steps to help Find a Job

January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I’ve had a number of conversations with friends who are facing job transitions, most of them unemployed. Through this process I’ve compiled 3 things that I have done and received extremely good feedback from my friends. The purpose of this article is simple, to share a formula that you can use to help friends (or yourself!) if a jobless situation occurs. If you’d rather just listen, I have a podcast at the bottom of this post.

Step #1 Information Gathering

I ask my friends about their situation, specifically:

  1. What kind of work do they do.
  2. What kind of work would they like to do.
  3. Where would they like to work.

I then use that information to make constructive suggestions based on my own personal experience and the activity within my network. I also make sure that I am very supportive of them to try to embolden them to drive hard to the finish line (find a job that they will love!).

Step #2 I know this person that….

I then look at my network and think about who I know that might be able to help them. I make virtual introductions usually via Email and offer to help facilitate a connection. I’ll follow that up with another communication in a week or two and ask if they were able to connect and if that person was able to help them. The top person on my list that I refer people to is my neighbor and friend JP McDermott. JP has done a lot of outreach with people that are in these transitional situations. JP has a career coaching column at examiner.com.

Step #3 Support

Being jobless during a bad economic time with high unemployment is not a happy place to be. Step 3 for me is simple, I do everything I can to be supportive of my friend who is searching. I write encouraging comments on blog or social media posts they make, I re-tweet some of their key tweets, or I just send little follow up messages to encourage them. Mind you this is emerging opportunity, I don’t setup a schedule and I don’t do this equally with all of my friends.

You can do this, anyone can do this. I know there are jobs out there sometimes it’s just about getting the right people together. The sooner these jobs are filled with the right candidate the more quickly that company and the employee can start building an economically viable relationship. The net result is we all win. I hope you find this useful, please share your stories and tips.

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