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The Second Kick from a Mule – Part 1

There is a saying that goes, “There is no educational value… to the second kick from a mule.” I have a nickname (actually multiple), but my geek one is ‘Captain Typo'. That is because I am a terrible typist, and my brain works so much faster than my fingers. I use Grammarly to help me…

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You Can't Outsource Relationships…

One of my cornerstone sayings (called Baconisms) that I have used for years is, “Relationships are the currency of business”, especially in B2B sales and marketing. The value of your business is directly tied to the relationships you cultivate and sustain with customers, vendors, and other key partners. I still feel embarrassed and empowered by…

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Creating Content in an AI World – IQ+EQ = SQ

I have been in the marketing game a long time. When I wrote my first book, I was introduced to the world of marketing influencers. Although I was trying to become one, I never made it my main source of income; instead, I used it as a way to introduce myself to potential clients. That…

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Are You Selling the Sizzle or the Meal?

I am such a geek that my Weber Grill has Bluetooth. I have an app that connects to it and monitors the temperature, showing you the cooking time. There is also a wired probe that you insert into a steak or chicken to monitor the internal temperature and determine when to turn the food. I…

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Heating Up Business Leftovers

I live with my wife, Kim, and our dog, Layla. When it comes to making meals at home, Kim has that down to a science. One thing I can say is that we often have leftovers. For example, when we do Taco Tuesday, we almost always get a second meal out of the cooked food.…

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What's Old Media… Is NEW Media

I have been working in marketing and advertising for a long time. When I started in the late 1970s and early 80s, TV was delivered by antennas, and radio and newspapers were still the primary news delivery mechanisms. It wasn't until 1996 that MSNBC and Fox News came onto the scene. Then, in late 2016,…

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