Is Marketing Promotion, Product or Purpose?

I am a marketing geek. (And a coffee and beer geek) That means I get in a lot of philosophical discussions about marketing. I get into lively conversations with fellow marketing wonks about the details and the strategy of marketing. But I also tend to be an evangelist so I seldom shy away from hard…… Continue reading Is Marketing Promotion, Product or Purpose?

Non Veni, Et Vidi, Vici – The Not Being There of the Modern Marketer

The traditional refrain of ‘you had to be there’ is thrown out quite often to impart the idea that ‘being there’ is essential to get the true impact of the story. Subtle nuance, implied head nods, semi-masked grimaces, political blow-back. it was all there for the naked eye to see and contemplate. Often what is…… Continue reading Non Veni, Et Vidi, Vici – The Not Being There of the Modern Marketer

Entrepreneurs Are Lazy Workaholics

Entrepreneurs are lazy. Entrepreneurs are also workaholics. When I see a problem or inefficiency I must solve it. In part because of abhorring wasted effort and wasted time. Primarily because I see opportunity where others see only insurmountable challenges. When snowboarding or mountain biking I focus solely on the path and the destination. Quite literally the…… Continue reading Entrepreneurs Are Lazy Workaholics