Tag Archives: digital strategy

Old Man Yells at Clubhouse

February 9, 2021

It’s Super Bowl Sunday and my monthly business column for The Gazette isn’t done. Actually, it isn’t even started. I’ve procrastinated. Again. As I made the walk of shame to my home office in an attempt to get a draft … Read More


Fall is upon us! I celebrated by throwing my front porch flowers away. This might sound like a pessimistic way to celebrate the season but in doing so I was reminded of how much I loved my flowers. We have … Read More


Marketing in Circles

August 12, 2015

When I’m not consulting, coaching, or teaching, I get to do one of my favorite things — speaking to large groups of marketers and business owners eager to build their brands and grow their businesses. Last spring I had the … Read More


Over the holidays a relative of mine who has a profitable side business took me aside and asked for my help. His question: should I have a website? My answer may surprise you.


We do business with brands we know, like, and trust. This tried and true expression has guided marketers for decades, helping us align our organizational beliefs with our actions. However, like most popular axioms it’s easy to nod along at … Read More


The Bar Has Been Raised

October 27, 2014

the bar has been raised

There’s more to social media than just Facebook and Twitter. New networks are emerging left and right. You don’t just have to start that blog you’ve been pestered about. Now you have to be a full-blown content creator. I know … Read More


Nick has a knack for making complex topics simple.
Jacey Wilkins, National Institute of Metalworking Skills

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