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…
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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…
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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…
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June 9, 2016
5 Reasons You Should Ignore Your Competition
Whether you’re a CEO at a small company, or an executive at a publicly-traded company, there are so many things to do in a given…
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May 10, 2016
Drugs or Entertainment: A Useful Framework to Evaluate New Products
I’m fortunate that many entrepreneurs reach out to me for advice, guidance, and feedback. It’s a privilege I take very seriously, and I try my best…
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April 22, 2016
A 5-Step Guide to Charitable Activities for Small Companies
As the CEO of a small company, I often get requests for the company to contribute money to a cause or charity. Organizations from the United Way to…
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March 15, 2016
Part 3: The Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry
Note: This is the last article in a 3-part series about the Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry. Part 1 and Part 2 of the series…
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February 24, 2016
Part 2: The Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry
Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part series about the Past, Present, & Future of the Wedding Industry. To receive future blog posts by email, sign…
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February 10, 2016
Part 1: The Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry
Note: This is Part 1 of a three-part series about the Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry. To receive future blog posts by…
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January 20, 2016
7 Lessons Learned from our Partnership with Nickelodeon
Today, Punchbowl announced the 2016 ‘Characters Kids Love’ collection. You can read the full press release here. I thought I would take a few minutes…
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