Stories of Our Journeys

“We’re like sharks. If you’re not moving you’re dying. If you’re not taking risks, not doing new things, if you’re not growing, then you’re not standing still, you’re dying.”

- Chris Garrett, Blogger, Social Media Strategist, Author and Trainer

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When it comes to smart geeks and bloggers, Chris Garrett is at the top of many people’s lists. A former advertising executive turned full-time blogger and Internet marketing strategist, Chris Garrett travels around the world presenting training programs and speaking at conferences on social media, marketing, and blogging. He is also the author of the best selling book, ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income, co-authored with Darren Rowse of fame. He’s also just released a new free ebook, Killer Flagship Content.

Problogger Book - Second EditionGarrett specializes in non-profits, small business, and major corporations, helping them understand the intricate workings of the Internet.

In his latest ebook, he covers the importance of blog content and messaging as part of your branding and customer reach, part of an upcoming workshop he and Darren Rowse are producing on creating successful blog content.

In 2010, he and his family returned to his birthplace of Canada, finding his new country full of business opportunities and connections. He believes in what he calls “happy accidents” but lives for the risk, which is what motivated him to move from the United Kingdom to a new country. Hear the rest of the story…

“I’m less afraid of failure than I was before. Failing in a very spectacular way gives you more confidence.”

- Jeremy Wright, Blogger and Entreprenuer

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Listed in Wikipedia, a rags to riches real life story, living the high life as one of the few bloggers to rake in the money, traveling around the world as the CEO of a major blogging network and publishing company, Jeremy Wright has come a long way since he first started playing with websites with Microsoft and IBM in 1993.

Like many in the evolving web industry, Jeremy Wright has had his fair share of wiggles along the path of his story.

According to Jeremy Wright in our interview:

People see the stuff like b5. Hey, I use to be a professional drummer. I pumped gas for a living. I was in the army. I was homeless. I was a youth pastor. I always kinda believed in not just following your heart but taking advantage of opportunities. Not being afraid of taking the next step even if it isn’t conventional.

As one of the founders and former CEO of b5media, he told of the riches early adoption of blog buy-ups and consolidations brought the company in an article in The Star. Hear the rest of the story…