“Smart” garage door opener manufacturer remotely disables customer’s equipment over dispute

Brave New World, indeed. One of the drawbacks to the Internet of Things (IoT), enabling devices to communicate with other devices, is that connected devices could be compromised and controlled by folks with nefarious motives. But what if that nefarious actor was the device's manufacturer reacting poorly to a customer's negative review? According to the … Continue reading “Smart” garage door opener manufacturer remotely disables customer’s equipment over dispute →

“Coffee is for Closers” – 6 Tips for Winning More Clients as a Consultant

Consulting is, in my opinion, one of the most noble professions that exists. Sadly, too many freelancers, subcontractors and outsourced laborers have diluted the meaning of the word "consultant." For the purposes of this article, let's agree that the true definition of a consultant is a professional who leverages many years of experience, knowledge, and training, often applying … Continue reading “Coffee is for Closers” – 6 Tips for Winning More Clients as a Consultant →

These 10 marketing books will help you step up your marketing game in 2017

Whether you are in a formal marketing role, or if you are a consultant or small business owner, the only way to continue to connect with clients/prospects is to make sure that your marketing outreach is as effective as it can be. Since marketing best practices are constantly shifting, that means that we as professionals … Continue reading These 10 marketing books will help you step up your marketing game in 2017 →

An unlikely, yet completely authentic business manifesto: Let My People Go Surfing

Patagonia is a company I first learned about through my high school government teacher, who happened to have been a longtime friend of the founder of the company. The two had shared many adventures backpacking and hiking in remote locations over the years, and as my teacher at the time shared, the company's image as … Continue reading An unlikely, yet completely authentic business manifesto: Let My People Go Surfing →

Basket-shaped building, former HQ for basket company, not finding many buyers

What must have seemed like such a good idea at the time—Longaberger basket company constructing a 7-story building in the shape of their flagship product—has made it very difficult for commercial real estate brokers trying to sell the building. It seems nobody wants to locate their offices in a giant basket. According to Bloomberg: The … Continue reading Basket-shaped building, former HQ for basket company, not finding many buyers →