Business Ideas & Thoughts
My experience in starting and running a business has taught me a lot. Here are some of my thoughts from an entrepreneur, marketer, and business enthusiast.
Redefine Winning
The other day, I happened upon a comment on LinkedIn that caused me to really think. The post was about a small local dessert shop that had a line out the door and was therefore winning. The comment contended that they could not be winning because they had a...
Some Ideas On Branding
I was asked by a friend to answer some questions on branding, so I decided that I would write up this post on my thoughts and ideas to creating a strong brand. Building a recognizable brand is more than just spending a lot of marketing dollars to get your name out...
Going to Graduate School
Time for the next adventure and pursue my Master of Business Creation Degree Over a dozen years ago I walked out of college thinking that would be the case forever. I decided that higher education was not something for me. I felt that the system was broken and would...
Keys to Building a Lifestyle Brand
Now that you have developed a product and have sold a few widgets you need to decide where to go from here. There are a variety of options to grow your company. I would contend that you would be best off by pursuing an approach that turns your brand from solely a...
A Look Back at 2017
This past year has indeed been a roller coaster. As I reflect on the year that has been I must pour out my heart in gratitude to the Almighty for the many blessings and great prosperity that we have experienced. As the chapter turns over to a new year I reflect on...
Journey of Entrepreneurship
Have you made the conscious decision to jump into entrepreneurship? Many books and articles have been published in regards to entrepreneurship. I'm not sure that I can share with you anything that has not already been said. What I can do is draw from my own experience...
Overcoming Failure
Being challenged in life is key to being better at anything that we set out to do. We often clam up once we're told that we aren’t needed, or we feel others don’t see the value in us. It is easy for us to get upset, get quiet, and hold a grudge towards the person that...
Why I Write
Growing up I always teetered on creativity. I loved to draw and doodle. I never put much of a focus on it so I never became an artist. I just loved to have a pen in my hands. I loved creative writing, but I hated being forced to write for an assignment. When I had a...
The Value of Brand Influencers
We all know how valuable our sales team is. They are the ones out there pounding the pavement, meeting with buyers, influencing purchasing decisions, educating the retailers, and making sure our product is seen on the shelves. We know how important our e-commerce...