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Ever go an entire week and realize that you haven't really done shit? Last Sunday I promised myself I'd bust my ass this entire week doing galleries for my site. Well, that promise moved to Tuesday. Now it's Thursday night and I still haven't done it.
Sometimes I wish I had a supervisor. Oh wait, fuck that, I wish I had an employee that would be responsible for this stuff. At least I could hold someone accountable that wasn't myself.
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wow, i can't even imagine this! when i work for myself, i put in around 60 hours a week. when i take some writing jobs, i work around 75 or so. after all, this is our job ;)
I've been on the phone with advertisers off and on this whole week. So I suppose I've gotten something done. Not really what I wanted to get done, though. I swear the thought of doing galleries gives me the biggest migrane. :(
if you don't have time, hire a gallery designer... voila!
I'm a pure workaholic. I got that from my Mom. I work an easy 60+ hours a week and still need to work more. I love my job though so that helps alot.
Mark
lol I make jokes like that all the time. Excuse me for not knowing, but what is it you do?Quote:
Originally Posted by xenigo
Mark
I met you at the gay webmaster bash at Internext Miami in 2003.Quote:
Originally Posted by IntenseCash.com
I run a single paysite at the moment. I shoot all the content for it, and I also shoot content for a number of other sites as well. Since launching the site, I put my content business on hold. Kinda hurt me, but I feel it's a change that was long needed.
Now I'm working on streamlining my day to day responsibilities. Figuring out the best tour update schedule, content updates, etc. I work typically from around 10am to midnight, hmm... usually 7 days a week. LOL Often times talking to other webmasters about sales strategies and marketing, and also working on affiliate support as well.
I have a strategy and a timeline that I'm following, more or less. A lot of it is trial and error, figuring out what works and what doesn't. It occasionally gets a bit discouraging but I try and stay positive.
I'm totally lazy. I love getting up at 11:00 am. There nothing before that time that interests me. Check my email, go for a walk, eat, play the keyboards, repeat. I usually only end up working 3 hours a day. Yes, that makes me lazy.
Totally Lazy... always was, always will be.. it is like a badge of honour, and it is fun too. Besides, someone has to do it.. though I have to admit, sitting at the computer for 14 hours a day is starting to make me think that being lazy isn't all its cracked up to be. :huh:
I've been too lazy to check this thread until now. :sleep:
I'm a workaholic. I have a full-time job and I run four sites. I get three weeks vacation a year, and thus far, I take one week about every fourth month just so I can get caught up on all my own stuff. I don't want to do this forever, but that's how it is at the moment.
This week I did fuck all after work. I watched television. Every once in a while I just don't feel like doing anything, so I don't.
By the way, xenigo, what kind of content do you shoot? Do you ever sell any of it?
dzinerbear
geez, it sounds like the workaholics on this thread outnumber the "lazyholics" by a significant margin.
I'll add AJ and I to the workaholic list. We don't plan to do it forever, but right now it just seems like there aren't enough hours in a day to get everything done we want to accomplish...
You know it's sad when it's a big deal that he actually took time to have dinner with a prospective boyfriend... or a big deal that I took time to get a massage from a bodyworker friend :)
But I agree with Mark... we enjoy the work, have great people to work with, and there's a lot of flexibility that comes with this business :)
The work never stops and i adore it, wouldnt have it any other way, so everyday is fantastic :)
I shoot high-end hardcore and softcore thug and twink content. I sell the twink content on an exclusive-only basis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dzinerbear
I shot everything on GhettoThugs.com and also have some other samples on StudioContent. The Dylan sets BTW, have not been sold once yet. So if you're looking to purchase some excellent content, this is an exceptional deal. Contact info is on the site.
Oh ok now I remember. Sorry I did not reconize you. It was nice to meet you. Sounds like you know what you are doing and are a hard worker. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by xenigo
Mark
sometimes I have a lazy morning where I sleep in till 8:30-9:00 but of course I feel guilty about it and get online and start working right away.
cheers,
Luke
Sometimes I get into a rut where I can't determine the best way to spend my time. These, for example, are the questions I've been pondering as of late:Quote:
Originally Posted by IntenseCash.com
What might my results be if I attempted a print media ad campaign?
Will print media advertising be more effective than online advertising?
Will I gain more members via these campaigns, or through a daily regiment of TGP gallery submitting?
Will I speed up my company's growth if I add sites to my portfolio?
Will I generate more revenue if I add X innovation?
Will I advance my growth by putting more effort into my affiliate program than the site promotion itself?
What are the best ways to reach affiliates?
What are the best ways to appeal to affiliates?
Stuff like this, where there's not really a definitive answer, really throws off my productivity during the day. I guess the key will be just to try them in small increments.
Add another workaholic to the list.
I have two jobs.
One that starts anywhere from 2AM to 5AM and normally finishes around 3PM - the hours are pretty flexible so long as I get my work done (the piles forever grow).
I then spend the rest of my day normally around 4PM to 7PM working on projects and catching up on emails. 7PM to 9PM posting on GWW.
There are always exceptions to the rule - like today being a public holiday in Australia but I'm working nonetheless.
Cheers,
Allan
Well, I'm here in a Sunday afternoon at work, making banners anc trying to catch up with all the email I've gotten over the last two days.
I'm checkingmy stats, editing a video, capturing the next video I'm going to edit and I'm about to run a live show while doing allof this, so yeah, I guess I'm a workaholic.
not that I don't have my lazy bouts but, no, not these days.
I can help you with the diz of the galleries! :egypt:
Well, our mileage probably varies from yours (or anyone elses), but for what it's worth...
Print advertising seems very spotty for us. I think it converts at least some, but I'd honestly spend my money elsewhere if there isn't a lot of it to spend. For my money, I'd focus a bunch on cultivating affiliates that have traffic that will convert for you...
... do a few TGPs, but don't expect much in conversion, 'cause the people that spend their time on TGPs are used to getting free porn.
... I would focus on getting the first going, with some decent traffic going to it before starting another one. We've been doing this for several years and we're just now getting the hang of keeping all 3 of our sites updated, affiliates supported, members happy.
Hummm, depends on what someone means by "lazy" I suppose.
For doing my puter work, I could work 60+ hours a week, if that's all I had to do. For getting the house stuff done (all the hard building shit I've been doing) I suppose someone could say I was lazy, except that I work like a crazy man when I do work. I do the work of about 3 guys in one day...then I need about 3 days days off...lol...it evens out!
But yeah, I can talk myself outta working very easy, when there's fun to be had elsewhere!
Working 12-16 hour days - 7 days a week ... so no, don't consider myself lazy. :francais:
I wouldnt say i was lazy, more of a REALLY good delegator ;)
Regards,
Lee
I would like to amend what I said earlier, back in it full time. I love 14 hour work days :eek:
I am not lazy in my business life...Personal life I am not lazy either I am a procrastinator to the highest order!! ( I have run out of gas twice this year lol) . I tend to keep busy with everything but what I should be doing.
The weird think is it does not spill over to my business life and I am never lazy/procrastinate when doing things for others.
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Originally Posted by Mindy
I'm the same way Mindy. When I'm working, I work like a madman. I want to get as much done as possible. When you enjoy what you do its very easy to work hard. Now when it comes to my personal life and the household chores.... UGH! My roomate says that since I am always home that I can take care of the house and the yard... I don't agree with his logic, but if I don't do it, it won't get done.. So I put everything off as long as possible and then when I just can't stand it anymore I spend half a day taking care of the yard and another day taking care of the house. When you have four kids (one human roomate and three large dogs) running around the house the mess is never ending. Hense my getting up at 7am this morning to take out the trash, clean the bathroom, and clean up the construction mess from the kitchen. Now I'm trying to get motovated to finish mowing the back yard, but its cloudy outside and it might rain... (crossing fingers)
i am.... :sleep: