Family Summer Social Media Tips
Like many teenagers, my daughters LOVE social media. Like many teens across the country Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube are some of their favorite sites to connect with friends. My sister used to talk on the phone a lot. Coupling the independence summer brings with...
5 Reasons I Like Playing with Dolls
I know this sounds creepy, but I like playing with dolls. It has taught me a lot over the past few years. When my girls first asked me to do it, I thought I was too much of a man to do it. And what if my friends saw me playing with dolls. It could ruin my...
Why I Used to HATE Christmas
On Christmas Eve 2012, I found myself in the basement of my sister's condo working on my laptop. My wife and sister in law were in the corner wrapping presents and laughing. Then it hit me. I hadn't bought any presents for my children! I didn't have the money, and now...
5 Ways to Slow Down the Hack
I haven't been hacked yet, but I probably will be one day. And so will you. Stopping hackers is like putting "The Club" on your car steering wheel. It can slow down thieves, but if they REALLY want to get you, they will. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. So what can...
Social Media Can Prevent You from Getting a Job
Interviews don't start with firm handshakes anymore. They start with Google and Facebook searches. Social media has been around for more than 10 years (Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, etc), and professionals still post inappropriate and irrelevant information that...
What Am I Worth? Starting at $5000 / Day
You are worth more than you think. My first client paid me $50 and a $25 Target gift card! They told me they are a non-profit and couldn't afford much more. I understood budget constraints, and I needed the money. I eventually needed to calculate how much my time,...
How To: Improve Your Personal Brand Using LinkedIn
Everyone has a personal brand. Your brand recognition is not as powerful as Oprah, but everyone has a personal brand. You brand is simply what people say about you when you are not in the room. Target, Apple and McDonalds all have a recognizable brand image. You don't...
The Night I Decided to Drive for UBER
You read it right. I drive for UBER. Well, I drove for UBER. I did it once, and even my wife didn't want me doing it again. Scientifically Speaking trains businesses on using apps, and the UBER app is one I regularly recommend. I use it when I travel, and I wanted to...
5 Reasons the iPhone is Dying
The iPhone is dying. The Samsung Galaxy is dying. LG is Dying. The mobile phone market is struggling with innovation these days. I get it! Innovation is hard. When was the last time we saw REAL change in the automotive industry? The minivan and sport utility market...
5 Reasons Your Social Media Doesn’t Work
I love social media. Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are robust and effective tools Scientifically Speaking uses to communicate with new clients and market our services. However, I realize the social media doesn't work for everyone. Large brands lose followers on...
5 Factors for Choosing an Airbnb
I Want to Stay Here!People frequently approach Airbnb with hesitation. How will I know it's clean? How will I know it's safe? I frequently tell remind them Erin Andrews probably felt safe staying in the hotel she chose before her privacy was disgustingly...
How Social Media Hurt United Airlines
United Airlines did a lot of things wrong this week, and heir approach to social media was just one of them. In spot of recent actions, 2017 started off pretty well for them. Eighty percent of their flights were on time last year - and that was continuing this year (I...