Who is GuruBob…and why is he Blogging?
Posted on January 02, 2010 by GuruBob
“Everyone should have their own opinion and be able to voice it. No matter what it is. Of course, that does not mean your opinion is always right. But, you’re certainly entitled to your opinion.” – Tim McGraw
There comes a time in a person’s life when they feel that they have something to say. And for me, Robert Somerville (aka GuruBob)…that time has come. The amazing thing about the internet is how relatively easy it is to voice ones own opinions, in other times it was much harder.
All you have to do is to start blogging!
I have been many things in my life of 47 years (so far), I’ve been a student, university graduate, scientist (15 years as a Geologist with the Shell Company), business consultant, NLP Master practitioner, Franchise Manager, Marketing Consultant, Father, mad keen Kangaroos supporter (that’s Aussie Rules football), golfer, lover of inspirational quotes…
These are some of the things that I am but none of these things define me.
Probably the main reason I’ve decided to start blogging though is what I have learnt about the wonderful world of Internet Marketing which was introduced to me by Ed Dale in 2004 when he asked me to join him and look after the back-end of his business. I thought it was going to be part-time and a bit of admin and customer service…little did I know.
I knew nothing about Internet Marketing back then and it was a tremendous challenge to come up to speed. Ed decided to start the 30DC one month after I joined him and that was really a scramble (for me)…but more of that in another post.
Along the way I’ve developed a certain amount of expertise online and a certain way of looking at the challenge of Internet Marketing. I’m certainly no Ed Dale, but because of my scientific background and analytical personality I am constantly fascinated by the science of marketing online and ever searching for the reasons ‘why’. I love to find out why and how things work and you can expect my blogging to be dominated by that focus, particularly in relation to the Thirty Day Challenge (30DC). I have been privileged to be in a position to have a significant strategic input to the 30DC and the tools that we have developed over the last 5 years and I wish to discuss some of the reasoning behind what we teach and support.
But the 30DC is not the only thing I want to blog about. I’m interested in general Internet Marketing subjects and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). I’m fascinated by the laws of influence and change and techniques like NLP for the implementation of such. I’m intrigued by the reasons that cause people to take action to get started. I love Movies, Apple products, technology and technological innovation particualarly on the internet.
I am constantly buying products, software and ebooks looking for what works and what doesn’t and hope to be able to discuss some of the better purchases.
I won’t promise you’re going to love everything I blog about but hopefully there will be something for everyone.
Many of you already know me from the 30DC so don’t be shy, if you have a question or a subject you would like me to comment on then let me know by leaving a comment or by sending an email to emailgurubob@gmail.com.
I would be honoured if you would give me your name and email address below to receive email updates when I post new content on the blog. For those people that do, I’m giving access to videos of my last major presentation at the $5,000 “Over The Edge’ seminar in Beechworth, Australia amongst other things.
Till the next time, It is…as it is.
GuruBob
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Barbara Fox
- 3rd Jan, 10 08:01am
I am very excited you have started a blog, and in this first post, all of us (especially 30 day challengers) get a chance to get to know you just that little bit better, which is very nice. It will be tremendously interesting to read your views and thoughts about all things 30dc, Internet marketing and SEO. Looking forward to your NLP insights as well. Hope you’ll enjoy blogging here. I sure will enjoy reading it.
Pete Williams
- 3rd Jan, 10 02:01pm
After all those “strategic meetings” over pizza… I find out now you like golf ?
Kirk O'Connor
- 3rd Jan, 10 02:01pm
looking forward to analysis from the NLP perspective Bob.
Would like to understand more about NLP and its’ obvious application in Internet Marketing.
I tried to read a book a couple of years back but it was very terse.
Corinne
- 3rd Jan, 10 02:01pm
Fantastic first post Rob! I am so excited about your new blog and am looking forward to reading what you post ~ you always offer such good insight and tips and techniques. Congratulations on starting this blog & enjoy it!
Happy New Year ~ a great start to 2010 for you!
Corinne ~ aka Coronado Cookie
aZIZ
- 3rd Jan, 10 02:01pm
Great post. Really well written and kept me engaged.
Paul King
- 3rd Jan, 10 03:01pm
Hi Robert,
Look forward to reading your posts, especially those that are NLP related. Was great to meet you at 30DC Home in Manchester, best of luck with the blog!
Paul
@nrocy
Margaret Campbell
- 3rd Jan, 10 04:01pm
The 15 years as a geologist is what caught my eye. I think there are great possibilities for GIS software (ArcView) and wonder if you have any thoughts about mapping software (GPS) in relation to internet marketing.
Gary Anderson II
- 3rd Jan, 10 04:01pm
This is your first blog post? But-but-but… You’re “Guru-Bob!! We Love you dude!
Anyway, is this how you wanted my email address, by leaving a comment? Oh.. No wait.. I see it below. Stay Boosted!
Gary Anderson II
aka- @GanderCo
Ross Mitton
- 3rd Jan, 10 05:01pm
Thanks Bob for giving us an example of how it all comes together. You showed me heaps in 30DC ’08. We bonded in the one-to-many way of the ‘net.
So when I saw your new blog I instantly subscribed to your RSS. The bond will continue for many posts.
If you can take some advice, set a posting schedule and keep it. This was my problem and seems to be very important.
Lay on, cheers Ross
Frans Van Wyk
- 3rd Jan, 10 09:01pm
Looking forward to your posts. Happy 2010.
flaminglacer
- 4th Jan, 10 02:01am
So looking forward to reading your words of wisdom. Next time we meet, and assuming it doesn’t rain all the time as it did in Manchester, we’ll have a game of golf and put the world to rights some more.
cyclesam
- 4th Jan, 10 11:01pm
Couldn’t have said it better myself. There does come a day when one feels the need to speak. Looking forward to hearing what it is that you say Guru.
Sam
James Blute
- 5th Jan, 10 12:01am
Have a happy 2010
Kenny Goodman
- 5th Jan, 10 01:01am
About bloody time too. Even I beat you to it (if only by a month!)
Didn’t know you were a fellow golfer. Look forward to a couple of rounds when I come over in Feb
Phil Speed
- 5th Jan, 10 07:01pm
NLP master, Mmm i feel manipulated already,
great post, look forward to reading your future words of wisdom,
Cardmaking-Companion Susan
- 5th Jan, 10 07:01pm
Happy New Year G.B. – It was good to meet you in Manchester – the way you spotted the problem with my PR made it a no brainer signing up here!
Looking forward to learning more.
Take care
Susan
Ken Newton
- 6th Jan, 10 04:01pm
Glad to hear you enjoy researching new software products, that out. I’m always looking myself for the one that’s going to make my life that much easier. Here one you can check
out, http://www.NaturalReaders.com, turns written text into spoken words, it’s great I use it whenever I want to free up my workload.
Check It Out!
Jim Munro
- 7th Jan, 10 02:01am
Glad you’re blogging and thanks for writing about some of the behind-the-scenes 30DC stuff. Very interesting and useful to know some of the history behind the techniques.
I’d like to hear more about how someone who “knew nothing about internet marketing” can be in a position like you are now in such a short time.
Happy blogging into 2010!
Tom Miles
- 7th Jan, 10 08:01am
I continually admire and enjoy all your comments and contributions to 30DC and 30DC+
David Williams
- 7th Jan, 10 10:01am
Hi Bob,
several months back I read somewhere that you were starting your own blog and I knew that for me this would be one of my most visited sites.
I have been a big fan of Ed, Dan, and especially you, since stumbling upon the 30DC three years ago.
Glad to see that you are posting now and I look forward to joining the discussion.
David
Simon Wallace-Jones
- 26th Jan, 10 12:01am
Rob, lovely opening post. Thanks for deciding to share your perspective on the world. As always it is a pleasure to hear from you. KR, Simon
Christopher Belderbos
- 27th Jan, 10 09:01pm
Thanks for the post.