Tag: Competition

Advertising, Branding, Business, Communication, Email Marketing, Journalism, Marketing, Small Business

I’m a Hat Guy

No, not the way you think. I don’t wear hats to cover up my thinning hair – at least not yet. I don’t wear hats to promote my favorite team. I don’t have a signature hat… BUT I do wear a lot of hats. I’m a photographer and I am a videographer. I’ve done these … Continue reading I’m a Hat Guy

Communication, Human Relations, Human Resources, Obstacles to Success, Point of Sale, Small Business, Training & Teaching

Bait and Switch

I recently consulted with a job-seeker somewhere in-between a career change and a life change. Her former career having been less than kind, resulted in a bit of time off while she cleared her head. Fast-forward three years and she was ready to return to the field for which she was well trained, qualified and … Continue reading Bait and Switch

Business, Communication, Human Relations, Human Resources, Obstacles to Success, Point of Sale, Small Business, Training & Teaching

First Impressions: No Substitutions

There’s an old saying – at least I hope it’s still a saying, ‘You only get one chance to make a first impression.’ It’s the premise, albeit somewhat misguided perhaps, behind the retail greeter. “Welcome to Wally-World, thank you for coming.” It’s also behind the root principal of consistency in service and hospitality. If a … Continue reading First Impressions: No Substitutions

Business, Corporations, Insurance

Just say Ahhh-mazon…

I was wrong. Or was I? For months I’ve been dismissing the negative impacts of Amazon on the economy. Perhaps I’ve got a soft spot for a success story. After all, who really took the company seriously when it launched as an online bookseller? Now look at ‘em. Amazon has done incredible things! Sure there’s … Continue reading Just say Ahhh-mazon…