Author Archives: Rick Turoczy

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About Rick Turoczy

More than mildly obsessed with the Portland startup community. Founder and editor at Silicon Florist. Cofounder and general manager at PIE. Follow me on Twitter: @turoczy

Fun doesn't have to equal free. Does it?

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I was chatting with Toby, this morning, about his “Professional Peer Referrals” post. And as I was describing my issues with the whole “pay to play” concept, something dawned on me. I have a really, really hard time charging people … Continue reading →

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Some weekend reading and thinking

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Have a good weekend. Try to unplug. But if you wind up online, here’s some stuff to peruse: Head, shoulder, foot! “Most founders think about complementing technical or business skills when they build their intial team. Fewer think about the … Continue reading →

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Don't hold me to this number

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

You ever been around someone–you, me, anyone–trying to come up with a “rough estimate,” off the cuff? As opposed to a smooth estimate? A solid estimate? An exact guess? Whatever. Oxymorons aside. Bear with me. I have a point. No … Continue reading →

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Transparency. It's not just for companies, anymore

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Yes, yes, yes. “transparency” is a complete buzzword. I agree. What’s a better word or phrase? Honesty Telling the truth Not lying Not fudging Telling it straight The real deal That’s how I roll You get the point. But to … Continue reading →

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Top 5 posts for July 2007

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I’ve been digging through some of the Web logs. Trying to get an understanding of what’s popular, what’s not, what works, what doesn’t, what motivates people to comment, what draws no reaction whatsoever. I know. Strange, huh? I’m wacky that … Continue reading →

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Define success

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Two little words. But they can provide a whole lot of clarity. “Define success.” Say it to yourself. Say it to your boss. Say it to your client. “Define success.” Forming the response to this question does two, critically important … Continue reading →

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You done lost all your [insert town here] privileges

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

So, I’m watching some gangster flick the other night. Basically any gangster flick. Pick one. At some point in the movie, someone will go and do something dumb. And then the heavy will decide to spare the idiot’s life but … Continue reading →

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Sound of one mouth yakking

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I know. I know. If you just wanted to listen to me, you would have subscribed to hypocritical. I get that. But, at least, this is more focused drivel from your truly. Well, slightly more focused. Rest assured, gentle reader, … Continue reading →

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Some weekend reading and thinking

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

We like to think we’re pretty smart around here at More than a living. But reading and re-reading your own posts can get dull for even me. Sometimes. When that happens, I like to venture out and do a little … Continue reading →

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People quit people

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

It’s been said a thousand times, so my saying it one more time won’t hurt. In fact, it may help. People don’t quit jobs. People quit people. Why do I mention this, today? Maybe because I’ve been noticing a recurrent … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Management, Uncategorized | 5 Comments