Damon Burton

Smart SEO & Internet Marketing Blog
Cabin, Sledding, Fish Food Golf Balls

Cabin, Sledding, Fish Food Golf Balls

Funny thing happened on the way home from our cabin this weekend. Took the kids up for one night. Just wanted to get out of the house. Bought some golf clubs from the thrift store so we could hit some golf balls made out of compressed fish food onto the frozen lake....

read more
Unknowingly Inspiring Others

Unknowingly Inspiring Others

Received this text message at 6:30 am from a new friend. Second only to maintaining a successful marriage for 15 years and pride in still being in love is somehow inspiring others with it. Passively impacting others so much that you're among their first thoughts when...

read more
I’m the anti-corner-cutter

I’m the anti-corner-cutter

I'll take long-term goals and delayed gratification any day. Be patient while building your empire... 15 years as a business owner, I've seen people grow faster, but few last longer. Patience is the key to sustainable success.

read more
Invested in a Burial Plot

Invested in a Burial Plot

Don't plan on dying anytime soon, but what's wrong with talking about it... What good is success if you can't continually support future-you and your family?  I've seen families tore apart when someone pass. It's never sat right with me. So, instead of buying a car or...

read more
Phone Motivation

Phone Motivation

So simple. So genius.  You look at your phone more than most anything. Turn it into motivation. Saw this idea and loved it. Changed mine the same day. "Work" became "I'm Productive" "Financial" became "I'm Rich" "Travel" became "I'm Free" "Health" became "I'm Healthy"...

read more
Key to success is dating…

Key to success is dating…

Was asked how to find passion that leads to success? Key to success is dating... Date the phases. 15 years ago I was working a 9-5 job. How did I decide to leave that world? I did the math.  50% of my income came from the day job, 50% from side projects. But day job...

read more
Anything Is Possible, Truly

Anything Is Possible, Truly

Something special can't be unseen when you see what's possible. You can't help but be drawn in by further possibilities. You begin to see that there is no limit to anything. You become the master of your own universe You can overcome any situation thrown your way No...

read more
Growth comes only at the cost of investment or risk

Growth comes only at the cost of investment or risk

In this case, I'm doing both at $250k. Investment: In the last quarter, I've increased payroll by $160k. Risk: I've intentionally let go of $96,000 in annual recurring contracts in the last 30 days. Great businesses and people, but there was a clear pattern of 80/20....

read more
I sit in a chair at a desk all week, so…

I sit in a chair at a desk all week, so…

I sit in a chair at a desk all week, so I try to take my wife and kids outside or try new things as much as possible on the weekends. The other week was indoor skydiving. Now 20+ mph snow tubing. [video width="1280" height="720"...

read more

Join the cool kids

Read my latest SEO advice, how I prioritize family, & teach my kids entrepreneurship.

Appreciate you subscribing. I try keeping the list actionable. Hope you enjoy.

Skip to content