Over Fifty Starting Over

17/04/2024

Lack of communication is the biggest issue that leads to divorce. Psychotherapist Dr. Heather Browne, author of "Speaking with the Heart", joined the PIX11 News at 4 with her advice to fix communication problems.

17/04/2024

Friend of the show, Dr. Heather Browne on WPIX11. Excellent advice for couples.

Lack of communication is the biggest issue that leads to divorce. Psychotherapist Dr. Heather Browne, author of "Speaking with the Heart", joined the PIX11 News at 4 with her advice to fix communication problems.

12/04/2024

https://youtu.be/ELX-brucSd0

We're sorry for a bit of disconnectedness – I did my best to edit the bad stuff out. We didn't get to everything we promised.

06:50: The eclipse in Cleveland

13:00: Business etiquette remotely meeting.

16:50: Discussion of James Lindsey's podcast (New Discourse)– The Reflexive Alchemy of George Soros.

We're sorry for a bit of disconnectedness – I did my best to edit the bad stuff out. We didn't get to everything we promised.06:50: The eclipse in Cleveland...

13/03/2024

3:45: Cheap and fun way to better brain health7:15: Great FREE way to learn another language in a few months - Duo Lingo app.14:45: Dr. Phil making the po...

02/02/2024

https://youtu.be/Ufa9dMxNG_U?si=U7yWeiDP3_tEdJQp
Audio only: Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2VNhZ1d

A deep dive into using AI for Business with industry thought leader, Mark Tennant. We cover the many options of AI and their costs and recommended applications.
Check out Mark's blog article - 3 minute read - about how he has Chat challenging him. Its a fun and insightful read!!
Reach out to Mark at marktennant.net. Email him at [email protected]

PLAYLIST:

2:30 Cautions against using AI incorrectly
6:30 How to use AI in personal life.
9:00 Office 365 Copilot - MS's incorporation of AI
16:00 Zoom AI companion
19:00 Google Lumiere
22:30 Copyright infringement possibilities
31:00 What is Generative AI?
39:00 will AI take away creative jobs?
42:50 ChatGPT-create your own GPTs
46:30 AI writing solutions
50:40 Writing good prompts
1:03:30 Image generators - MidJourney, Dall-E, Firefly
1:06:05 AI advantages for business
1:13:30 Live example - prompts for strategies, images

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A deep dive into using AI for Business with industry thought leader, Mark Tennant. We cover the many options of AI and their costs and recommended applicatio...

26/01/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yteVGYPx7k4
power of visualization. The failures of DEI. Libertarian takes down Davos. The rapid descent of Germany. Kari Lake unveil's GOP corruption. US states vs fed gov over border crisis.

This YouTube short sums up a good portion of our podcast in 1 minute: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XXB7NKveufg

The power of visualization. The failures of DEI. Libertarian takes down Davos. The rapid descent of Germany. Kari Lake unveil's GOP corruption. US states vs ...

01/12/2023

https://youtu.be/XMJjCo_q2mw

Audio only: Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2VNhZ1d

In spite of many technical setbacks, we got this one in the books. Thanks to Merle picking up the ball (and banana peels) and running with it.

• Recapping our personal best Thanksgiving recipes • Black Friday • Surviving "Bidenomics"

• We are not alone in this universe, and our government has a lot to answer to.

• 'Blatant Corruption': Byron Donalds Absolutely Hammers Biden

In spite of many technical setbacks, we got this one in the books. Thanks to Merle picking up the ball (and banana peels) and running with it.• Recapping our...

17/09/2023

— Auto repair shops underestimate their branding —
Due to the unprecedented service that the good people at Cedar Taylor Repair & Collision have shown me over the years, I took it upon myself to create an alternative branding scheme for them in the form of this logo and poster....
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I created the logo and branding in this poster for Cedar Taylor Repair & Collision - a fantastic auto repair shop in my University Hts neighborhood.

17/09/2023

— How do I find and hire someone to design my brand? —
A well developed brand:
Allows you to charge what you truly deserve in your niche. Without a defined brand you’re in a daily race to the bottom for lowest price.
Fuels all of your future marketing efforts. It sets the course for the content that you’ll create (to attract prospects) and converts prospects into customers.
Saves you TONS of money in future marketing efforts...
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A true branding professional will save you thousands of dollars on all of your future marketing efforts. Here are 6 key elements of a Better Brand.

16/09/2023

— United Way of Lake County Annual Report —
I’ve always done a lot of work with non profits. The first thing discussed is always, “we don’t have a big budget!” To which I reply, “Well, let’s see where we can cut costs and do this as efficiently as possible!” And away we go.

What most not-for-profit organizations underestimate is their own ability to make things happen. Virtually all of them are:...
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Edwards Communications was commissioned by nonprofit United Way of Lake County to design annual report within time/budget constraints.

16/09/2023

— Logo for a new kind of super hero group —
A good friend commissioned me to create an “Avengers-looking” logo for his group of high school friends. They’ll sport it on t-shirts, invites, jackets and such...
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A friend commissioned me to create an "Avengers-looking" logo for his group of high school friends. They'll sport it on t-shirts, invites...

15/09/2023

— CEOs / business owners: Expect ROI from your online marketing efforts —
This presentation is basically “Online Marketing 101” for small to midsize business owners who have little to no knowledge of online marketing, have no intention of doing it themselves, yet acknowledge their company needs to join the 21st century to remain competitive.....
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Your online presence should be an asset earning positive ROI - not a liability. This is a comprehensive guide to building prospects/customers

15/09/2023

— Award winning brochure design: Lake Metroparks —
I’m proud of my contribution with this project (design and some photography) helped LMP get recognized statewide. This brochure containing maps and information for all of Lake Metroparks properties won “Best Publication in the State”....
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Award winning brochure design. This brochure won "Best Publication in the State" by the Ohio Parks & Recreation Association in 2006.

14/09/2023

— Q: Will Generation X be the first generation never to get to retire? —
A: We’re certainly a transitional generation. America is very young and is (in the big picture) in a constant state of change and flux.....
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Gen X is certainly a transitional generation. America is very young and is (in the big picture) in a constant state of change and flux.

14/09/2023

— Q: “Is it bad that I hate everyone at my job?” —
Yea, that’s pretty freaking bad!
Considering we spend at least half our waking hours working ...
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Originally answered by Barry Edwards on Quora, 8-15-2020 Yea, that’s pretty freaking bad! Considering we spend at least half our waking hours working in whatever capacity we’ve chosen for ourselves, I think it’s vitally important to our wellbeing AND the people that we affect on a daily basis ...

13/09/2023

— After six years and more than 12 issues, my magazine design contract is no more —
“Barry Edwards is a wonderfully creative designer who is a joy to work with. He made Lake Erie College’s alumni magazine an award-worthy publication; every issue was beautiful. Working with Barry was the best part of my work at the College”...
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After six illustrious years, budget cuts kill my retainer for design and production of Lake Erie College Alumni Magazine .

13/09/2023

— Rebuilding a brand: Hair salon —
The problem: Some struggles and relocations resulted in a very thinned out client list and self-doubts. Solutions...
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Corporate identity - logo, slogan, website, page and AI auto-responders for Mario's Hair Designs. Appointment scheduling online.

12/09/2023

— How I present logo concepts to clients —
While I rarely use math skills in my marketing/design career, I actually use Principals of Argument (philosophy) every time I secure a new project...
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How do I present logo concepts to a client? In reverse order how I received the job. In college, I found that I wasn’t very inclined toward math (I flunked intro to math), but found that I could dodge all math courses by taking philosophy classes such as Intro to Physics, Intro to Philosophy and, ...

12/09/2023

— Plastic surgeon looks to turn web presence into lead generator —
Results: “Oh my gosh, we’re wall-papering the walls with them (leads)! And it’s traditionally our slow time of the year!”
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Re-defined Plastic Surgeon's online presence via website re-design, improved social media reach and branding. Results - increased conversions.

11/09/2023

— RETRO Retail Brand Development and Event Marketing —
Making the old new again is soooo fun!

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Vintage logos for client's new retro clothing venture. Website, email campaigns, social media, posters, direct mail – brand development.

08/09/2023

Merle Garrison
How bad do women have it today?
Design contest - vote on your favorite logo: https://overfiftystartingover.com/239/
Awesome Kamala Impersonation !
America the Divided - Solving the 2024 election problems

How bad do women have it today? Design contest - vote on your favorite logo. Awesome Kamala Impersonation ! Solving the 2024 election problems

03/09/2023

— Case study: Brand and website redesign for nonprofit —
Dramatic improvements in site traffic, donations and clientele
This amazing organization needed to reflect the brightness and hope they offer their clientele

Brand and website redesign for nonprofit. Needed to reflect the brightness, hope they offer their clients. New logo, photos, colors, website

02/09/2023

— Google Analytics for beginners —
The bare basics of Analytics: 6 steps

Full article ––> https://bit.ly/45Ksqn4

Google Analytics is something we’ve all heard of and may realize it’s importance, but most of us rarely look at our reports because it may seem both boring and intimidating. I find them incredibly interesting. But, I’ve been looking at many reports on a weekly basis for years, so I’ve gotten...

02/09/2023

— The problem: The trials of self-marketing a consulting company.
The solution: A 3-Phase marketing plan that mitigates risk and ensures ROI —

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2 phase marketing budget: Branding-website, social media, business cards, trade show display. Email / content marketing / AdWords campaign

01/09/2023

— Kick Ass Retail Event Marketing Campaign —
One of the most enjoyable projects of my career.

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Part 2: Retail event advertising consists of postcards, print ads, Facebook ads, email campaign, store interior design and trade show display.

01/09/2023

— Why Boomers and GenXers are dominating the entrepreneurial market —
Today, three quarters of entrepreneurs are GenX or older and 70% of soon-to-be retirees say they want to keep working. Boomers and GenXers are now more likely to start businesses than their Millennial counterparts according to this recent Forbes article.

One main reason is that there’s no such thing as job security or loyalty today...

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Today, three quarters of entrepreneurs are Gen X or older and 70% of soon-to-be retirees say they want to keep working. Boomers and Gen Xers are now more likely to start businesses than their Millennial counterparts according to this recent Forbes article. One main reason is that there’s no such t...

31/08/2023

— 226: Debbie Weiss: A Crash Course in Dating Over 50 —
Debbie Weiss is the author of “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love”. It’s her true story of losing her beloved husband at 50 to cancer and her struggle to find love again. It’s a very inspiring tale of finding oneself while plodding through a number of unfulfilling relationships with men that are struggling with their own demons.
https://bit.ly/40luhLO

Debbie Weiss' struggle to find love again- plodding through unfulfilling relationships with men that are struggling with their own demons.

31/08/2023

— Super successful lead generating website launch! —
Next, we embarked on an equally successful ad campaign: Content marketing, Google Adwords, Postcards and Email Campaigns.

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Content marketing, Google Adwords, Postcards and Email Campaigns, SEO enhancement and trade show exhibition, with massive ROI.

30/08/2023

— Search Engine Optimization (SEO) recovery —
Cleveland dentist’s rankings on Google vanish after site redesign. Barry Edwards commissioned to get dental practice on Page 1 of Google search results… and he did!
Dr. Claudia Minadeo-Fox owns and operates Health Inspired Dentistry – a holistic dental practice set in a spa-like setting. Not only a full dental practice, but she also offers Ozone therapy, massages, botox, dermal fillers… all in a mercury-free and mercury-safe environment. It’s the most engaging and friendly practice I’ve ever seen. She has over 60 5-star Google reviews – a truly remarkable practice!

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How Barry Edwards got dentist website ranking high in Google searches after previous website designer detyroyed SEO.

30/08/2023

— Is design more important than content on a website? —

Content is much more important than design — and this is coming from a life-long professional designer. Why: https://bit.ly/3sszuq6