If you have anything to do with social media in your organization, I want you to sit down, turn off your computer and ask yourself a few questions about your business. 1. How does information flow in my industry? Think about the biggest events in your industry? What are the largest trade publications? If you’ve […]
About 5 years ago I met with luxury watch manufacturer, Breitling. I love this brand, and have owned a Breitling watch for 14 years. I wear it daily. I approached the company with the idea that if I could speak to the decision makers I would most certainly convince them that if it were done […]
I’m blessed to live in a great town called Chappaqua, New York. We’re about 50 minutes north of New York City by train. Our school district is excellent, the people are phenomenal, the stores are outstanding and the local restaurants are top notch. That’s why I feel obligated to offer some unsolicited advice to the […]
A few years ago something happened that blew my mind that I think is worth talking about again here. First let me start by saying this – I think Brian Solis is brilliant. Not that out of reach brilliance reserved for the Einsteins of the world, but real, everyday, brilliance. Brian has the uncanny ability […]
Social media has changed the way people are doing business around the world. Ever evolving and largely free to get started, it can greatly impact small businesses, sometimes allowing companies to leapfrog competition if done correctly. Twitter in particular is word of mouth on steroids. So here are your 7 steps to success for small […]
I once heard my friend Gary Vaynerchuk answer the question: What’s the ROI of social media? His response was partially dismissive, mostly true, and certainly brought down the house. He replied with a fervent What’s the ROI of putting on your pants? I love that response, but I also understand why your boss may cringe […]
This morning I woke up early. Like really early. The kind of awesome early when (if you have kids) you can relish the time it takes to brew a hot cup of coffee, sit down at the computer and be to your own thoughts. I took some time to meditate and then I sat down […]
In 2006 I spoke in front of an audience for the first time, and I was horrible. I was sweating. I spoke too quickly. I didn’t consider what my audience should get from my speech. I only thought about how I would be perceived. Cringe. I was so self absorbed that when I heard someone in […]
On Monday I was asked to visit 30 Rock Studios and chat with the closing bell team on CNBC about Twitter’s earnings. I’m “bullish” on Twitter stock. The analyst David Seaburg of Cowen and Company is obviously a very smart guy. In his view Twitter is a “one trick pony.” I disagreed. It made for […]
I’m a binge TV watcher. Chances are, if you subscribe to Netflix, so are you. Learn about this fascinating new trend and watch my appearance on Fox Business’s Money with Melissa Francis. It’s a telling sign of our society.