10 Secrets to Recurring Revenue

Whenever I speak, audience members invariably ask the most questions about how to build recurring revenue. Here are the best things you can do if you want to build the kind of loyalty and engagement that results in predictable revenue streams. Let me know if you have...

What it Really Means to be Customer-Centric as a Consultant

This morning, when I was driving my kids to school,  I was behind a truck that said “Father & Son Contractors: Specializing in Full Service Apartment Turnovers”  Really interesting.  These guys might have just focused on cleaning, or painting, or...

Robbie’s Rules of Thumb: When Free Makes Sense

Too many companies offer something for free because they know that the “free” will attract new customers, but don’t have a business model that monetizes these “freesters”. Gathering eyeballs and building relationships with prospects can be a key part of a successful business model, but only if it leads directly to revenue.

The Economics of Free

The idea of giving stuff away for free in order to make more money is enticing, but very hard to do well. If you're thinking of incorporating "free" into your digital business, you may want to look at this video first. I recorded this video for Vindica,...