If you are wondering whether or not Google Docs is a good word processor, then the answer is always “yes!” It is no secret, if you know me, that I drank the Google Kool-aid years ago. I bought the first Chromebook that came out to market, the first Pixel smartphone, Read more…
If you have ever followed anything I (Dylan) have ever done, then you probably know that I am a jack-of-all-trades, a Renaissance man, someone who loves to stick their fingers in a whole lotta pies. I hope one of those flippant turns of phrase tickled your fancy. The point being, Read more…
“I want to be a writer.” Yeah, that’s what I told myself and everyone else. I was thrilled at the idea of freelance writing. It sounded like a ton of fun and I thoroughly enjoy writing. It’s a match made in heaven, yeah? Well… I was young and naive. I Read more…
About a year ago I started to advertise and gather some people together to try and build a community around what we were reading. I read 64 books in 2020 and I was wanting to set a goal for myself and keep myself accountable for 2021. So, I thought to Read more…
Alright, this one is about to get heavy. No one wants to talk about how to handle rejection, I get it. A key part of my professional philosophy is rooted in human-centered digital marketing. Which means keeping it real. Truth be told, that’s just more how I have chosen to Read more…
Here is an excerpt from one of my latest projects called “DSM’s Brain.” This came from a book called The 5AM Club, which has a crazy amount of reviews on Amazon. It’s a great read, but a daunting one. I took 6 pages of notes on this book – both Read more…
Recently, I finished reading Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why.”* So, it got me thinking. How about I break down the What, How, and Why of DSM Story Forge? That could be fun, right? Wrong. But, also, kind of right. It turns out that DSM Story Forge is in a bit Read more…
Turning your side hustle into a business isn’t as scary as it sounds. Honestly, it is predominantly a mindset shift. I’m going to start at the end and work backwards because I think it is too important to miss this fact: when you are building a business for yourself you Read more…
Do You Need a Niche? I have asked this question so many times to so many “gurus” and “coaches.” Do you NEED a niche? At one time, I would have said, “No way!” Sure, it makes life a little harder, but who cares about a dumb niche. Niches are for Read more…
Whether you are working a 9-to-5, side hustling, or freelancing you are always building a business. This is the secret of business that no one tells you. Your employer, if you have one, is making money off of you because you are building their business. The company you work for, Read more…