How Can Being Repulsive Be a Good Thing?
Is your business being repulsive enough? It’s a strange question, I know, but…. We’ve been having some deep conversations lately, and one of them got into the idea of businesses attracting the kind of customers they want…and repelling those they don’t. Does your brand...
How to Be Visible and Let Your Brilliance Shine
This blog post is a day later than our usual #ThinkAboutItThursday…but I was on island time this week. Don’t judge me. We just got back from a weekend conference and a little side trip to the beach for some decompression and relaxation. Lisa and I attended the...
Why You Need to Apologize to a Journalist
I was ear-witness to a murder this week. At first, I didn’t think much of it. “Firecrackers,” I said to myself and dismissed it as no concern. Since it’s fall break, I thought neighborhood kids were just having a little fun. About an hour later, my wife texts: Are...
Media Owe Millennials a Big Apology #Sad
Millennials, please accept my apology. As a 30-year accomplice to the current state of media in America, I am truly sorry. It’s hard to distinguish the truth from political smokescreen on the current media landscape. No wonder people in your generation, along with...
Simplicity, the Best Path to Success
"Ninjas don't start as ninjas." ~ Brad Martineau, 6th Division Budding entrepreneurs, stop comparing yourself to others who’ve been at it longer. I know the temptation is great, because I’ve been guilty of it in the past, too. We get advice like “find a business model...
Perfection is Not Your Friend
Unless you’re Lexus, a relentless pursuit of perfection doesn’t serve you well, especially when you fail to launch because “it” isn’t good enough, yet (whatever it is). Does the name Tom Scholz ring a bell? Tom is a retired mechanical engineer whose hobby is music. ...