3 reasons why today’s devices aren’t good enough.

Posted by - Feb 3, 2012

To accomplish what I wanted to today, I used no less than 4 devices. Certain things just work better on different devices. I was editing content from a game I made many years ago, checked messages on my phone, toyed around with some apps on my iPad and checked geocaching.com on my wife’s laptop. It’s

What McDonald’s and a violin can teach you about customer perceptions

Posted by - Jan 30, 2012

“You are only as wise as others perceive you to be” ~M. Shawn Cole On the morning of Friday, January 12, a colorless man emerged from the metro at L’Enfant Plaza station in downtown DC wearing jeans, a t-shirt and a baseball cap. He found a spot near a trash can and withdrew a violin

Happy Birthday BSitko.com! The dawning of a new era 2012 style…

Posted by - Jan 6, 2012

I’m glad you’re here. Been busy today? Here – have a cupcake. I baked them myself. It’s my birthday you know. Not the man behind the curtain’s no, no… his birthday was weeks ago. It’s my birthday – BSitko.com! I turn one. Aren’t you happy? Last year around this time, the curtain man typed his

The 2011 Best of BSitko.com

Posted by - Dec 22, 2011

It’s amazing to think that this blog is nearly a year old. I’ve written far more words than I could have imagined writing back in January. This year I’ve created lots of conversation, turned some people off, and maybe… just maybe…inspired others. Here’s a list of the top stuff that people have read on this

5 Key mistakes you should avoid while working your guest cards

Posted by - Dec 16, 2011

No matter how you create one, be in on an iPad, a website, a piece of paper, or your Etch A Sketch, the guest card is the fundamental way to understand a prospect’s needs and get them to move-in. As we enter the slow season and rush to find ways to drive more leads, I

The technological evolution of multifamily: Are you in it or overdoing it?

Posted by - Nov 21, 2011

“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons.” ~ R. Buckminster Fuller Our payroll person often tells the story about how, back in the day, she used to enter employees’ time in the computer system using punch cards. 30 years later that story, of course, is hilarious. Punch cards? Oh wow.

No more excuses: how to choose wisely.

Posted by - Nov 11, 2011

The words can’t and no rarely come out of my mouth. That’s my choice. I can’t help it. I’m a doer, a linchpin, a change agent. Are you like that? Are you the first person to raise your hand when volunteers are needed? Do you pass idle time by trying to find ways to self

For personal or for brands, why the Facebook ticker is a home run.

Posted by - Oct 24, 2011

It’s been nearly a month since the new features were released to Facebook users. The outcry has calmed down and people have adapted to how Facebook has changed. These new features, we’ve come to see, are changing the way you use the social network. Top stories and the timeline (which isn’t officially out yet) are

Why the best antivirus is you – Part 2: Learning how to protect yourself.

Posted by - Oct 21, 2011

In part 1, I talked about the ways that antivirus companies try to manipulate you with misinformation and fear tactics. In this part, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and help you help yourselves. The internet is a fun playground but people often want to jump from the top of the slide, stick their