Steve Martorano

https://youtu.be/SluQPi67V4g

A life of crime was where he was headed until he
discovered he could cook and sell his food,
Steve Martorano admits.

This 7-minute late night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
highlights the chef’s new cookbook titled
It Ain’t Sauce It’s Gravy. Martorano’s humor,
original style, and values are underscored with his closing words.
More details on Martorano’s struggles in business
were discussed on a recent airing of The View (May 27).

Note: DL means a word which was censored.
(Btw…There seems to be a unsettling omission in the
YouTube segment: Kimmel, who cooks for his family
and friends in his spare time, is seen dipping  and munching
on bread and cheese… right after he’d handled raw meat

Presumably there was a thorough hand washing with hot water
and soap off air, which might be why Kimmel and Martorano are
seen merely wiping hands on a towel.)

Dee Adams is the author of
Finding Your Niche: Discover…
https://nichecreativity.com/finding-your-niche-ebook/

References

Steve Martorano/The View
Abc.go.com

It Ain’t Sauce, It’s Gravy
Amazon.com

Marketing Consultant Linda Carlson

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtpMYk-RaRs?feature=oembed&w=1200&h=675]

Ten minute interview with Linda Carlson, author, speaker,
and marketing consultant is an information-packed exchange
about the publishing industry.
A reality check  for the aspiring or emerging author-publisher.
But also for others who may be trying to decide how to 
reposition their skills…

Dee Adams is the author of
Finding Your Niche: Discover…
https://nichecreativity.com/finding-your-niche-ebook/

References

Linda Carlson.com
http://www.lindacarlson.com/

Independent Book Publishers Association
https://www.ibpa-online.org/

Beyond The Shark Tank

What happens after Shark Tank appearances is the premise
of the show. And the last program of the season featured
the progress…or lack thereof
of several presenters:

Chord Buddy
A music teacher for more than 30 years,
his pursuit of the education market makes sense.
But so did Robert’s concern.

Contracts or pilot programs that get
the green light may
also risk being caught
in political change and defunded.

Mix Bikini
This company celebrated their Shark Tank deal with a party
described by billionaire Barbara Cochrane as the most extravagant she’s ever seen.

Lavish Spending + Startup = Red flag.
A startup entrepreneur has to have the mindset of a
Mr. Money Moustache,
or some such.

Based on the episode, it seems the partner who left the venture
after the Shark Tank appearance, may have possessed
certain management
skills needed to execute the idea successfully.

Bantam Bagels

A product inspired by a dream.
Unfortunately, a less than dreamy name combo.
And one that would make it harder to compete in the marketplace.

Bantam means mini or rooster.
Customers surveyed, did not know what the word meant.
Still the founders loved the name and resisted the idea of changing it.

Yet the word Bantam does not pair with bagel to grab attention
or communicate edible innovation like
food entrepreneurs in other product areas do.
For example, consider Bite Me Cheesecake.

Would many customers whip out dictionaries or Google the word
to figure out what Bantam meant? Does the word male you want to buy a bagel?

Dee Adams is the author of
Finding Your Niche: Discover…
https://nichecreativity.com/finding-your-niche-ebook/

References

Beyond the Tank/
Abc.go.com

Shark Tank Success.
blogspot.com

Cnbc.com
Cordbuddy
http://www.cnbc.com/id/101531577

Bantam Bagels.com
https://www.bantambagels.com/

Bite Me Cheese Cakes.com

Mr. Money Moustache.com
http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/

Unique Food Blog and Book Deal

A humorous exchange between journalist, Stephanie Smith,
and her beau inspired a simple idea for a food blog, which
led to a book titled 300 Sandwiches…with recipes:
A multilayered love story

Simple idea?
Grab a pen and pad or Evernote and start listing
sandwich ideas…good ones….and good luck after number 12.

Fortunately, journalists are not only trained to write copy
under tight deadlines, but Ideaphoria, the ability to create
a rapid flow of ideas, is an essential aptitude for many.

300 Sandwiches…an idea inspired at home.
Executed using knowledge, planning, strategy and talent.

Dee Adams is the author of
Fi nding Your Niche: Discover…

References

Abcnews.com
Good Morning America/Stephanie Smith

New York Post.com

Sandwich Blogger Lands Book Deal
‘300 Sandwiches’ blogger cuts book deal
Understanding Your Aptitudes

Johnson O’Connor Research Foundation.org
http://www.jocrf.org/Understanding_Your_Aptitudes.pdf

https://youtu.be/6jy-6gw3uBY

Gaining A Bilingual Edge using Kids Foreign Language Cartoons

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLh8KJib78A?feature=oembed&w=1200&h=675]

In the restaurant industry in Florida, not knowing a second language
means one cannot find work, according to an insider on Anthony Bourdain
Parts Unknown , CNN.

Learning a second language opens up many possibilities
in the business world. But becoming bilingual can be a challenge
for some adults, depending on innate ability.

One effective way adults learn:
They watch foreign language kids cartoons on TV.

Aptitude for learning a foreign language
Siliograms, a term coined by the Johnson O’Conner
Research Foundation, measures the ability to learn
and easily retain memory of new words.

Dee Adams is the author of
Fi nding Your Niche: Discover…

References

Jocrf.org
Understanding Your Aptitudes
http://www.jocrf.org/resources/books.html
Note: See chapter 8, pgs. 45-48.

Homeschooling Parent.com
How cartoons help your kids in learning foreign language

Kid World Citizen.org
12 French Cartoons for Kids
http://kidworldcitizen.org/2014/01/09/french-cartoons-kids/

Helping African Artists Grow Their Business

Actress Angie Harmon likely has the ability to visualize images in her
imagination, which is a primary talent for artists and designers.
Harmon reaches back to her childhood experiences for some of her
jewelry design ideas for her collaboration with Red Earth

Harmon first learned about the philosophy of the
Red Earth business model quite by accident while visiting
a shop in Nashville… the city where the company is located.

Traveling within the U.S. or to foreign countries has
sparked many ideas for creative ventures.

Dee Adams is the author of
Fi nding Your Niche: Discover…

References

Angie Harmon collaborates with Red Earth
http://lisacocuzza.itsaglamthing.com/angie-harmon-collaborates-with-red-earth/

Parade.com
Angie Harmon Has Designs On Giving Back

Red Earthshop.com

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB526t_c1GU?feature=oembed&w=1200&h=675]

Q & A With Andrew Yang

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t383l_7-o4o?feature=oembed&w=1200&h=675]

Venture for America’s founder Andrew Yang,
appeared recently on C-Span to talk about his nonprofit
and book.
C-Span.org
Smart People Should Build Things

Several thoughts:

1. Venture for America is restricted to college graduates.
Curiously, several famous entrepreneurs starting out
would not have qualified for the program….

2. Many people still grapple with figuring out an entrepreneurial path,
despite the tonnage of startup information. But starting and choosing
are two distinct subject areas often lumped together.

3. Yang’s personal history provides important clues to the process
and how he shaped his current business model. The Ivy League educated
attorney, after an earlier attempt at business failed, developed a way to address the problem of unemployment across the U.S. by providing workers for promising new companies.

Background, experience, values, and knowledge applied to
a major issue close to home.

4. Studying the contemporary role of apprenticeship in
a European country should prove insightful for anyone interested
in pursuing that avenue independently.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXWcVLBjPVU?feature=oembed&w=1200&h=675]

Dee Adams is the author of
Fi nding Your Niche: Discover…

References

Pinterest.com
Third Grade Terrific
Note: Several examples of child entrepreneurs
included on this board.

Nightly Business Report.com
Profiled today: two ventures started by entrepreneurs
in their late 50’s.

1. Construction worker
builds ukuleles from home.
2. And a company promotes the health benefits
of mushrooms.
http://nbr.com/category/nbr-shows/

Beyond the Tank/Abc.com
http://abc.go.com/shows/beyond-the-tank
Note: Check out the premier episode and the teen
who pitched his invention on Shark Tank but was turned down…

Internet access blocked April 29 for Niche Creativity.com.
Last week, the major West coast terminal for AT&T went down
for 48 hours disrupting service and leaving all technicians
unable to visit and diagnose
connection issues.

(And likely creating many irate boxing
fans. But I digress.)

Minutes ago, service was restored after a technician
finally discovered
a faulty modem installation had also
blocked access for nearly a week.

A new blog post will appear tomorrow evening