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<title>Motivated Entrepreneur : Incubator for starting and growing businesses</title> 
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<description>The Motivated Entrepreneur helps entrepreneurs achieve success. Our company was founded to serve as an incubator for starting and growing your business.</description>
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<title><![CDATA[Motivated Entrepreneur Audio Podcasts (click here for more..)]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Motivated_Entrepreneur_Audio_Podcasts.shtml</link>
<pubDate>03/27/07 20:59 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><a href="http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/pods/mp3/Ipod_on_Airliners_and_GE_and_Hitachi_form_nuclear_alliance.mp3" class="next_prev">Ipods on Airliners and GE and Hitcahi form Nuclear Alliance (New!)</a> <span class="link"></span></div><br />
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<div align="right"><a href="http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/pods/mp3/power_of_your_own_thoughts_in_business.mp3" class="next_prev">Power of your own Thoughts in Business (New!)</a><span class="link"></span></div><br />
<div align="center"><a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=112037322&s=143441" class="next_prev">Subscribe to Our Podcast on Itunes</a> <span class="link"></span></div>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Motivated Entrepreneur chosen by mastercard to offer Small Business Advice]]></title> 
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<title>Motivated Entrepreneur chosen by mastercard to offer Small Business Advice</title>
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<pubDate>02/21/07, 19:06 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ryan Hoback, Founder of the Motivated Entrepreneur, LLC. a business incubation firm and parent company to What I Want Podcasting,llc. was chosen by MasterCard to offer advice on developing a business plan for your small business.<br />
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<title><![CDATA[Overcoming Obstacles in Business]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Overcoming_Obstacles_in_Business.shtml</link>
<pubDate>02/21/07 01:01 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Sometimes we get so overworked that we just can't see through the fog.  We have multiple stimuli which continually push and draw our attention to different places.  <br />
Sometimes in the midst of all the confusion, pitfalls or setbacks can occur.]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Stephen Hawking says Colonies in Other Solar Systems are the Answer]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Stephen_Hawking_says_Colonies_in_Other_Solar_Systems_are_the_Answer.shtml</link>
<pubDate>12/01/06 10:19 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Humankind must colonize planets in other solar systems traveling there using "Star Trek"-style propulsion or face extinction, British cosmologist Stephen Hawking said on Thursday.<br />
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<title><![CDATA[The use of synergy in business]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/The_use_of_synergy_in_business.shtml</link>
<pubDate>12/01/06 07:39 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ All too often in business we try to bring together different pieces of our operations to accomplish a more productive output.   <br />
In bringing these areas of operation together, we should focus on the most important factor to success, and that is synergy. ]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Business Podcasting]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Business_Podcasting.shtml</link>
<pubDate>12/01/06 01:18 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Portable audio and video players are everywhere.  With this new technology comes the fast growing industry of podcasting.  <br />
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So how does your business use Podcasting?<br />
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Do you want to develop a Podcast for your business? Contact <a href="http://www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com" class="next_prev">www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com</a> or contact The Motivated Entrepreneur today.<br />
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<author>Ryan Hoback, <a href="http://www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com" class="next_prev">www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com</a></author> 
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<title><![CDATA[The Way of the Entrepreneur.......]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/The_Way_of_the_Entrepreneur_.shtml</link>
<pubDate>11/30/06 01:07 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As an entrepreneur, I boldly prepare to venture down the road of product development, knowing, there are numerous roadblocks and hazards that are in place to deter me. <br />
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However, the entrepreneur forges on....<br />
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<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[The passion behind business]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/The_passion_of_business.shtml</link>
<pubDate>11/16/06 02:27 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I live to create...<br />
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I eat, sleep,  walk and talk about innovation, creativity and new business.<br />
You see, this is passion, and this is what successful business organizations are built on.]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Verizon Seeks Deal with You Tube?]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Verizon_Seeks_Deal_with_You_Tube_.shtml</link>
<pubDate>11/08/06 15:25 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Verizon wireless is reported to be in talks with You Tube over a video sharing and distribution deal for the cellular carrier.  Verizon has focused heavily on its V-cast service these past two years.<br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/pods/mp3/Motivated_Business_News/Verizon_seeks_deal_with_you_tube.mp3" class="next_prev">(Listen to the Podcast, click here)Verizon Seeks Deal with You Tube</a> <span class="link"></span></div><br />
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<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Writing a Business Plan, Part 1]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Writing_a_Business_Plan_Part_1.shtml</link>
<pubDate>11/03/06 01:59 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Preparing a business plan is a detailed process. Your first step is to decide who this plan is being prepared for; is it for internal usage or raising capital?  You must structure your plan to attract...]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Interactive Podcasting and the Future of Internet Television]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Interactive_Podcasting_and_the_Future_of_Internet_Television.shtml</link>
<pubDate>11/02/06 04:34 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ "Interactive Podcasting" is a term that is yet be uttered by the podcast masses. However, in its infant stages it poses a direct threat to the special features market of DVD's, and as it grows, it will certainly revolutionize the way we view television forever.<br />
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<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Striving for Greatness]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Striving_for_Greatness.shtml</link>
<pubDate>11/01/06 02:02 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I wanted to take a quick moment to talk to everyone about striving for greatness in your profession.  <br />
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Everyday I wake up and think to myself, "What can I do today that will set myself apart from yesterday, what can I do to excel today?"<br />
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/pods/mp3/Motivated_Striving_for_greatness.mp3" class="next_prev">Click Here</a> <span class="link">to hear our audio podcast.</span></div>]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Marketing your Business for Success]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Marketing_your_Business_for_Success.shtml</link>
<pubDate>10/31/06 03:42 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A pinch of this, a pinch of that, some creative stirring, and a marketing mix that can't be matched.  This is what "marketing your business for success" is all about...]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback, Motivated Entrepreneur Consulting</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Business Podcasting Advice]]></title> 
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<title>Business Podcasting Advice</title>
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<pubDate>10/25/06, 10:50 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ryan M. Hoback is the CEO and Founder of What I Want Podcasting (parent company The Motivated Entrepreneur), a full-service podcast consulting/production firm, with services including Concept Consultation, Product Creation Strategy, Business Podcasting, and a number of other industry specific offerings.<br />
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 My Podcast Consultant interview with Ryan highlights his advice on how to decide which podcast genre/model would work well with your firm. His guest/featured article below focuses on what Business Podcasting is all about and why it’s so beneficial for your business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate Podcasting -Propertycasting - Podcasting for the Real Estate Industry]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Real_Estate_Podcasting-_Propertycasting_-_Podcasting_for_the_Real_Estate_Industry.shtml</link>
<pubDate>10/24/06 01:01 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Propertycasting is the commercial application of podcasting for the real estate industry.<br />
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This presents the real estate industry with a very unique opportunity to reach its target audiences through this new medium. ......<div align="center"><a href="http://www.whatiwantpodcasting.com/pods/TaylorWoodrow/Complete/SterlingSquare_Unit3.wmv" class="next_prev">Click Here</a> <span class="link">to watch our sample Propertycast!</span></div><br />
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<author>Ryan M. Hoback, <a href="http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/pods/mp3/Motivated_Striving_for_greatness.mp3" class="next_prev">www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com</a></author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Cleaning out your mental closet...]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Cleaning_out_your_mental_closet.shtml</link>
<pubDate>10/11/06 01:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Everyday I meet a client who has a new idea that they are absolutely ecstatic about developing. The most common problem entrepreneurs and inventors face is how to turn their thoughts and...]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Dynamic Advertsing Insertion : Real Time Ads for Web 2.0]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Dynamic_Advertising_Insertion.shtml</link>
<pubDate>09/29/06 10:14 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As a network owner, placing sustainable advertising is the toughest practical element of the business. dynamic ad insertion is becoming a hot topic for many advertisers as well as podcasters...<br />
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<author>The Motivated Entrepreneur</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Strap on them boots...It's time to do some stompin']]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Strap_on_them_boots_It_s_time_to_do_some_stompin_.shtml</link>
<pubDate>09/29/06 01:52 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Lace them up high ladies and gentlemen; we are getting ready to talk about bootstrapping our organization. Bootstrapping refers to financing and funding your business without utilizing traditional...]]></description>
<author>Ryan M. Hoback</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Oh, What a Wonderful Web 2.0 World...]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Interactive_Advertising_and_the_Social_Media_Web_2_0_.shtml</link>
<pubDate>09/26/06 10:40 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The web 2.0 world is combining omni-media strategies with social media habits and tendencies.  In between these lines of media development there is a crossroad of technology waiting to fuse together and form a new brand of commercial application and industry.<br />
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The growth of tagging, blogging, podcasting and video over the internet has brought together....<br />
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<div align="center"><a href="http://motivatedentrepreneur.com/pods/mp3/what_a_wonderful_web_2_0_world.mp3" class="next_prev">Listen to the Podcast, click here</a> <span class="link"></span></div>]]></description>
<author>Ryan Hoback, http://www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com</author> 
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<title><![CDATA[Flash has the market-share on computers - What about the Portable Media Platforms ?]]></title> 
<link>http://www.motivatedentrepreneur.com/articles/Flash_market-share_desktop_computers_flash_lite_2_1_portable_device_media_platforms.shtml</link>
<pubDate>09/23/06 14:06 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the miniaturization of media devices and the popularity of on demand content for portable devices, the need for a cross platform media format has become crucial to the capitalization and monetization of the omni-media market.  Currently in the computer and laptop world, Flash is the most prevalent format with Java, Windows Media, Quicktime and Real rounding out the top 5.<br />
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<author>Ryan Hoback</author> 
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