Adventure Tip: Hang around other adventurers. Stop. Look and LISTEN.

I used that tip yesterday. It was a midlife changer.

I stopped, looked intently and listened carefully (while nodding in agreement constantly!) to internet sensation’s Gary Vaynerchuk’s fantastic keynote and Q&A  at Esther Experience’s Purpose, Platform, Profits conference, created by Gina Ratliffe, being held this week in Santa Monica, CA. “The time is NOW” Gary says about the incredible opportunities to build our personal brands, products, services and just about anything on the internet. The paradigm is shifting from Traditional Media, Brick and Mortar businesses, and traditional advertising to a global, virtual marketplace. We can now be creative, build our businesses, and make our dreams come true for very little money.

The Brick and Mortar model requires tremendous amounts of financial risk, now all you need is a computer, a name, website (in my opinion, a WordPress blog/podcast/webcast site) and you’re in business. “It’s a lot of work and lots of hours” Gary warns the audience. But I love it. It’s clear this maverick loves every minute of his life.

In part 2 of Gary Vaynerchuk: Now is time time . find out about Gary’s tips and strategies to build your internet dream business.

-Tracy Pattin

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