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Hi, I'm David K. Smith. I run InteractiveBiz.com, a consulting firm that helps people and organizations make money and accomplish their non-financial goals through the Internet.
Like many entrepreneurs I have a varied background that includes jobs in: ad sales, consumer packaged goods marketing, and as the Director of Technology at a K-12 private school.
But I've also managed real-world businesses, unlike most Internet professionals.
After starting and growing a commercial photography business for ten years, I sold it and started a multimedia company that was soon bought by a major competitor.
So what does all that have to do with you making money from your web site? Here's what...
Over ten years in ecommerce
My ecommerce career began in 1997. While studying multimedia technology at NYU, an instructor asked if I'd like to work on an ecommerce project for a growing Internet company (you've very likely bought books from them... hint, hint).
Over the next few years I worked on projects for Fortune 500 companies and many of the dot-com stars of that time.
I registered "InteractiveBiz.com" on 12/2/98—and began using the site for my consulting business in 2001—when I was sure my ecommerce skills could help people make money.
In 2004, I assisted with the merger of a growing dot-com and a direct mail marketing firm. The new Board of Directors asked me to manage USA Consumer Products, a B2B and B2C ecommerce company and digital information publisher.
What goes around comes around
My proprietary techniques assume you are not a "sell them your product whether they need it or not" kind of person.
If you're reading this because you'd like to:
- increase your company's profits
- expand your sales channels
- drop out of the corporate rat race
- truly build your dream life
And you wish to achieve these goals in an ethical and honest manner, I can definitely help you.
My reputation is everything
As the single father of a wonderful 12-year old girl, I'm blessed to be able to play a major role in her development, but parenting takes up a lot of time.
My reputation has become my biggest asset since it allows me the freedom to parent to my daughter—to work whenever I have time, wherever I am, and for whomever I choose.
Very simply, I will not compromise my reputation for any amount of money. I do not accept an assignment unless I'm sure my team and I can do an excellent job.
So what do I really do?
I open people's eyes to things they don't see, but need to. Showing someone a new and better perspective to help her or him make money on the Internet is my idea of big fun!
Most of all, I really like helping people turn their dreams into reality. One of my students once wrote, "Born to teach!" across her evaluation of my business & marketing class. But be forewarned...
I don't hold back from speaking the truth as I see it. A client once told me, "We hired you because you were the only consultant honest enough to tell us we had an ugly baby."
Making a difference
The real purpose of life is not money, the purpose of life is living. And I believe the true purpose of business is to make a difference in the world through your work.
People today are working harder than ever for companies they don't like, doing jobs they don't believe in. What a waste of time and what a sad way to live a life. If I could give my clients only one piece of business advice, it would be this...
"Love what you do so much...
people can't stop wanting to be around you."
Good for the soul, and good for the planet.
I hope this somewhat unconventional bio has given you a sense of who I am. Please read through the rest of my site to learn how you can make more money on the Internet.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, and good luck with everything you do,
Get the results you want.
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