Monthly Archives: April 2013

Sometimes you hear something that simply makes perfect sense

Two days ago, I received some sound advice from one of my favorite co-workers: If you’re looking for a good bar, just look for where all the old guys are drinking, because they’ve had a long time to figure out … Continue reading

Posted in general thoughts | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Buy yourself a S’well bottle today

Though I haven’t written about it, yet, I’ve had a S’well bottle now for quite a while. At least 8 months, if I’m not mistaken. I can’t say I’ve put a lot of thought into my water vessels (which is … Continue reading

Posted in general thoughts, marketing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Being an employment reference for a current employee

In the past, I’ve had anywhere from seven to 30 employees reporting directly or indirectly to me. And in each case, my expectations for them are simple. While they’re working for me, I expect them to push themselves, their peers … Continue reading

Posted in marketing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Apple forsakes core audience to acquire new one

If I’m not mistaken, Apple was the first major laptop producer to include a 16:9 ratio, letterbox monitor screen. (If they weren’t the first, they were very close.) I’m confident this was done because HD was emerging and television was … Continue reading

Posted in marketing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment