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The concept of the Cloud Wage is that, if workers do not have to physically be in a specific location to do their job, then that job could, in theory be done by any individual, anywhere in the world.

A Cloud Wage suggests the skill and ability to complete the task is all that matters - regardless of where that person lives.

This creates great opportunities for those in poorer countries to get paid higher salaries by working on tasks for companies from richer countries.

It represents an opportunity to raise the standard of living of those in poorer countries by increasing their salary.

Great.

But I believe it's a double-edged sword.

I see the Cloud Wage driving down salaries in the richer countries.

#cloudwage #wageequality #globlaeconomy

This is the 2nd Anniversary of the Trent365 Show!

Yup! 730 consecutive daily episodes of my personal Thoughts, Ideas & Insights!

To celebrate, I'm giving away a FREE eBook - Instagram Strategy For Spas

Here's the link...

https://www.trentmunday.com/ebooks/

It's just my way of saying thanks to you for hanging around & tuning in.

#anniversary #instagram #influencer #strategy

A great lesson in Integrity from the folks in charge of the Barangaroo Reserve in Sydney, Australia.

They've set aside 50% of this prime development land for Green Spaces.

Of course, this adds a Wellness element to the city.

It also respects the original indigenous owners of the land.

But it also makes real smart commercial sense too.

Tune in to see what they've done.

 

#greenspaces #sydneyharbour #wellness

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words.

We've all heard it before.

But it seems like Penguin Books, arguably the best know book publisher of all, might not agree.

A recent visit to a bookstore uncovered what I call 'Penguin Plain Label Classic Books'.

All these books look exactly the same as each other. Only the Title and Author Name is different. 

They are all well known books by well known authors, but they are all basically Penguin Books.

The ONLY branding on these books at all is Penguin.

I guess it's an attempt to drive home the Penguin brand. But I'm not sure it's smart...or right.

What do you think?

#bookpublishing #branding #generic #authors #books

The smartest people I know on have the same key strategy when it comes to Social Platforms...

Connect on Social...but then, get them off on to your own platform as soon as possible.

Your platform might be nothing more than just an email database. It might be a monthly newsletter or a Free eBook.

Whatever it is, just get them off Social, and on to your place.

#socialplatforms #socialnetworks #connections

On Linkedin, one of the very first pieces of information people will see about you is what you write in the Headline section of your profile.

So, a great tip from James Tuckerman (that I totally agree with, by the way!) is to put your email address in that section too. It just makes it so much easier for people to connect with you.

After all, that's really the whole point of Linkedin, right?

Trent's little EXTRA TIP would be, rather than your email address, include the web address for your blog or personal website. If you have any useful, professional sort of content posted online, put that in there. This way, rather than just send you an email, people who are interested can find a way to learn more about who YOU really are.

#linkedinprofile #linkedinmarketing #linkedin #connecting

After 50 years on this planet, I figured I'm now qualified to offer up some sage advice.

So, I wanted to share the most important lesson I've learned over the years...

In Life, there are NO Right Answers!

We seem to spend so much of our time worrying about making the wrong decision that we don't make any decision at all.

We're continually seeking THE answer. The RIGHT answer.

The problem is, often times there is no right answer...until after you've made the decision. 

Only after you've made the call will truly be able to know if it's the right answer or not.

Don't let the uncertainty cripple you or eat you up.

Just make the best decisions you can, with the best information available and with the best intentions.

Ultimately, that's the best you can do.

#happiness #successfullife#happylife #secrettolife #meaningoflife

Have you noticed how so many people these days are carrying their refillable water bottles with them everywhere - including at work.

Even for those who work front of house in retail or banks and numerous other businesses.

I know they are, because I keep seeing their water bottles sitting around in the customer area.

Why? Simple!

Because these spaces have not been designed to reflect this recently changed behaviour of carrying water bottles around.

So, if you're designing spaces, watch what your users are doing today...not what they've done in the past.

#interiordesignideas #customerbehaviour #marketresearch

Co-Working Concepts have been extremely popular in recent years.

On the back of the prevailing WeWork controversy, maybe some of that interest will wane.

But here in Melbourne, I think I've uncovered significant untapped potential on the supply side AND something that could even disrupt the likes of WeWork and the other incumbents.

Pubs...the untapped potential and potential disruptor to the Co-Working model.

 

#wework #coworking #disruption

Cloud Kitchens are essentially shared kitchen spaces that support delivery only. They offer no dine-in facilities or services.

And they are becoming really popular.

I believe there is an opportunity here for hotels to make better use of their kitchen facilities, resources & training.

Similar to what I first discussed may back in Ep. 13 of the Trent365 Show, where I spoke about the opportunity for hotels to win the Gig Economy.

Here's that episode if you'd like to revisit it...

https://trentmunday.podbean.com/mf/play/jjmtbs/s_b353d0_podcast_play_80070_https_3A_2F_2Fs3-us-west-2_amazonaws_com_2Fanchor-data_2Fstationexports_2Fpodcasts_2FEp-13-Hotels-Win-Gig-Economy--5a49ef3899296.m4a

 

#cloudkitchen #sharingeconomy #gigeconomy #businessmodels