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Today’s episode was a chance for Debbie to reconnect with an old friend, Shel Israel, whom she met about 20 years ago…  in the blogosphere. Yes, there really was a blogosphere in the early 2000's. Shel and Debbie and a bunch of others were pioneers and they all knew each other. They'd meet at conferences and promote each other’s blogs AND explain blogging to everyone else.

In early 2006, Shel co-authored perhaps the first serious book about business blogging. And Debbie wrote the second one, published later that same year. Shel's book has a much sexier title, Naked Conversations. Debbie's is The Corporate Blogging Book.

Debbie and Shel talk about his decision to leave California after 50 years and move across country to Florida, just in time for Hurricane Ian. Debbie asks how he fared and how he plans to make friends and become part of his new community in St. Petersburg. He’s got some surprising answers.

As a tech pioneer and an optimist, he considers everyone he meets on social media to be a friend. He’s using Facebook to connect and to create a new network. And he’s even got a spreadsheet with 13 prospects on it… 13 prospective friends, that is.

This is an open and honest conversation which, not coincidentally, is the hallmark of good blogging. They talk about how important writing is to Shel, why he left a lucrative career in PR. and how he approaches tech-business ghostwriting and other projects.  

Mentioned in this episode or useful:

• Shel Israel on Facebook
• Website
• Linkedin
• Naked Conversations: How Blogs are Changing the Way Businesses Talk with Customers by Shel Israel and Robert Scoble (Wiley, 2006)
• Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighborhoods (Portfolio, 2009)
• Lethal Generosity: Contextual Technology and the Competitive Edge by Shel Israel (Patrick Brewster Press, 2015)
• Former columnist for Forbes
• The Corporate Blogging Book by Debbie Weil (Portfolio, 2006)
• St. Petersburg, FL

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California lawmakers unveiled a new bill that would establish a single-payer health care system – an ambitious plan that would be funded by nearly doubling the state's already ridiculously high taxes. On this episode I break down exactly what this means to you and how it's going to affect your family.

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Entrepreneur, business coach, and purveyor of common sense Danny Batsalkin aka DIMA shares raw, uncensored insights and perspectives into entrepreneurship, real estate, business, finance, politics and current events. Through commentary and interviews with amazing guests, this show helps you understand complicated topics and learn to take action to improve your life. WARNING: if you’re easily offended, this is not the podcast for you. Listen at your own risk.

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Products, links and items that are referenced on the show or in the description above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting The DIMA Show so that I can continue to provide you with awesome content! Danny Batsalkin is a licensed real estate broker in California and is affiliated with Compass. CA DRE # 01421366. All information provided on this show is for informational purposes only and you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. I advise you to consult with your legal, real estate or tax professional prior to making any decisions in these areas.

Believe it or not, I actually first moved to Dallas, Texas, 20 years ago (if only for a summer). On this episode, I share THAT story, how I was finally able to move to Dallas 20 years later, and then answer the burning question - WILL TEXAS EVER TURN BLUE?

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Entrepreneur, business coach, and purveyor of common sense Danny Batsalkin aka DIMA shares raw, uncensored insights and perspectives into entrepreneurship, real estate, business, finance, politics and current events. Through commentary and interviews with amazing guests, this show helps you understand complicated topics and learn to take action to improve your life. WARNING: if you’re easily offended, this is not the podcast for you. Listen at your own risk.

Connect with Dima's other networks for more awesome content and programs:

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Website: https://dannybatsalkin.com/

Products, links and items that are referenced on the show or in the description above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting The DIMA Show so that I can continue to provide you with awesome content! Danny Batsalkin is a licensed real estate broker in California and is affiliated with Compass. CA DRE # 01421366. All information provided on this show is for informational purposes only and you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. I advise you to consult with your legal, real estate or tax professional prior to making any decisions in these areas.

I DID IT! After talking about leaving California for a long time last year, my family finally left California and moved to... TEXAS! We've been here for a few months now and I have to say that we are absolutely loving it! Check out my reasons for leaving California on this episode of The DIMA Show!

Unfortunately, the Golden State is no longer so golden for many people, as the number of companies and people leaving California in the last few years has reached a fever pitch.  From celebrities like Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro and more, to many companies moving their headquarters, a ton of people are ditching the high taxes, crazy regulations, terrible business climate and high cost of living for the friendlier confines of states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee and others.

If you're thinking about joining the mass exodus and leaving California but just aren't sure if it's the right move, or if you've already left and are second guessing your decision, you'll love a sneak peak into these reasons why we left, as they may be just as applicable to you.

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Entrepreneur, business coach, and purveyor of common sense Danny Batsalkin aka DIMA shares raw, uncensored insights and perspectives into entrepreneurship, real estate, business, finance, politics and current events. Through commentary and interviews with amazing guests, this show helps you understand complicated topics and learn to take action to improve your life. WARNING: if you’re easily offended, this is not the podcast for you. Listen at your own risk.

Connect with Dima's other networks for more awesome content and programs:

The DIMA Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/iamdima
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dimathegreat_
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamdima24
Website: https://dannybatsalkin.com/

Products, links and items that are referenced on the show or in the description above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting The DIMA Show so that I can continue to provide you with awesome content! Danny Batsalkin is a licensed real estate broker in California and is affiliated with Compass. CA DRE # 01421366. All information provided on this show is for informational purposes only and you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. I advise you to consult with your legal, real estate or tax professional prior to making any decisions in these areas.

Brandon and Sarah start the episode off with a [pfft!] bang, and then recap their recent trip to Oregon and the various shenanigans they got up to. Hotel soap mishaps, explosive diarrhea, and leaky ceilings reminiscent of Tom Hanks’ “Money Pit” are just a few of the exciting highlights.