Authentic &
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Matt Douglas, Founder and CEO of Punchbowl.com

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January 22, 2018

5 Ways to Be a Bad Boss

There’s an old saying in business about employees who leave their job: “you don’t quit your job, you quit your boss.” I’ve spoken with plenty of people…

November 21, 2017

Why “Second-Job” Employees are a Smart Investment

I’ve always been very active in hiring at my company. Over the years, I have accumulated some best practices and learned how to spot talent….

November 6, 2017

Re-visiting My Entrepreneurial Roots

Over the past few months, I’ve been asked several times why I haven’t published any new blog posts. In fact, I’ve only posted two posts this entire calendar…

June 8, 2017

First Make a Relationship, Then Do Business

Several years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim McCann, the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers. When Jim first came into the room he…

January 23, 2017

How a BHAG Transformed My Company… and How it Might Transform Yours

This is the story of how a BHAG transformed my company. If you read the whole post, I believe it may transform how you view your business…

September 21, 2016

7 Tips for Magazine Publishers to Drive Digital Revenue

Confession: even though I’m a digital guy, I LOVE magazines. When I’m traveling, I usually buy a couple to keep me occupied on my flight. At home, we…

June 9, 2016