Calamine Lotion or a Chainsaw?
Silly sales jargon and industry-speak are the sand traps of marketing. Avoid them in your ads if you want to break par.
Personal Touch: REQUIRED
AI can create content for you. But it can't reach out and create meaningful bonds with relational buyers.
I Want it, But I Can’t Have It
The ANGC has maximized Exclusivity in everything relating to The Masters. Here's how you can do the same.
Don’t Mess With My Rewards!
I was pissed off before I even read the email because I knew what it was going to tell me.
What Do You Want to be Known For?
The NCAA championship game demonstrates how the impression your organization creates ultimately stems from leadership.
Which One Do I Choose?
Does offering multiple products and brands hamper your ability to make the sale?
Do Annoying Commercials Accomplish the Right Goals?
Obnoxious ads get people to know who you are, but they neither develop fondness nor instill trust in your brand.
Time to do the Opposite
My first reaction was, “Who does this?” It doesn’t make sense… until you really digest what’s transpiring. This applies in business just as well as sports.
Skunky Beer is the Worst (Part the Third)
For his chocolate-coffee stout, he used pounds of Wilbur Buds dark chocolate (a local delicacy). Then the brewer made a tragic mistake.
Influence This! (Part the Second)
When it comes to influencers, or when it comes to chicanery in marketing, color me skeptical.
All Hat and No Cattle (Part the First)
Being an authentic leader is as simple a concept as there is: Be who you are, warts and all, at all times to all persons.
What’s in a Name?
When I walk into my local Starbucks, I feel like Norm Peterson walking into Cheers. What do you do that makes customers feel comfortable?
The Danger of Preconceived Notions
Don’t judge a book by its cover. How do you make connections with your employees, team members and colleagues?
Do You Trust Me?
You’ll earn respect if you give it. But what if you can’t trust a colleague or employee to perform in the best interests of the team?
Are You Telling $1 Million Stories?
How do you develop the kinds of quality stories that influence people to surrender their hard-earned cash for your product, service, or cause?