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I recently wrote a blog about Keith Ferrazzi’s relationship building tips from his book “Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success One Relationship at a Time.” Another great take away from this book was a unique way to negotiate with someone important.   Toward the end of the book, Ferrazzi was trying to decide between… View Article

As you might have caught on to by now, I am obsessed with Audiobooks! I find them to be the best way for me to consistently learn while on the move. I recently finished listening to “Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success One Relationship at a Time” by Keith Ferrazzi. I consider myself to… View Article

MCGFor the second year in a row I attended the Intersport Activation Summit where the strongest marketers in the U.S. get together to discuss best practices in the activation arena. I have very few opportunities to get out from our day-to-day business and learn from other industry leaders so events like this one are something… View Article

I have a confession to make… I am a high school dropout that should, by traditional thinking, be asking if you would like fries with your order not providing business insight. However, hard work, continued education and surrounding myself with inspirational individuals has led me to where I am today. To tell the truth, I… View Article

The definition of balance is “a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.”It is something that is easy to understand but almost impossible to achieve.   I have been challenged with a personality that struggles to find balance in almost everything I do. Whether it is committing to a diet,… View Article

When you think of Nike or Cadillac, the first thing that comes to mind is the impression of a best-in-class brand that innovates in its space and offers a high quality owning experience. Both companies have built exceptional quality products that stand the test of time, and because of their consistent value proposition, are able to demand a… View Article

On my way home from work last night, I listened to a Mac Observer podcast with the hosts discussing the highly anticipated Apple iWatch. The wearable electronic market is predicted to be worth more than $8 billion by 2018 and Apple is once again positioned to be a leader in the segment. Google’s Android was first to market with… View Article

As a business development guy, I am constantly in front of potential customers pitching our services. So as I am sitting on a plane headed back to Charlotte, I thought I would share some of my insight as to what makes a great sales pitch.  In my industry, everyone’s prices are fairly consistent therefore the… View Article

Growing up my family would get together with friends and relatives to watch marque special events. Whether it was the Super Bowl or the Daytona 500, I was glued to the TV watching the opening ceremonies and halftime show, dreaming of an opportunity to be there in person. Fast forward 20 plus years and not… View Article

Over the Christmas holiday, I read a book called The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America’s Deadliest Marksmen by Brandon Webb. The story outlined the amazing journey of one former Navy SEAL’s life, from childhood to current day, with a detailed account of what it takes… View Article