Chicago Business Leaders Conference; Day One

I just landed in Chicago (photo to the left flying over downtown – note: the flight attendant is telling me to put my phone away right at that moment!) –  getting ready for a business leaders in conference which starts tonight.  Tomorrow I’ll be speaking on innovation and expanding the business through creativity.  This conference […]

The iPad; A Case Study Not To Be Ignored

The Ipad – Here are some sound bites: (Source: Wall Street Journal) 1 year old 90% market share 14.8 million devices sold 9.5 Billion in revenue in one year! 200 Million Apple Accounts world wide And a new version out this month while the competition is still scrambling to compete with the first  release. Innovation […]

Stop Dreaming About Yesterday

I’ve met too many sales people over the past decade who are stuck dreaming about the 90’s.  They had large accounts, perhaps covered one large global client.  They made big money, have impressive contacts, traveled the world, and won awards.  Innovation was high, new technologies drove early adopter buyers to research and seek out differentiating […]

Walt Disney Marketing Magic

  How would Walt Disney Market in 2009 – in a down economy?  Harvard Review writer John Sviokla provides 6 points worth noting.  Marketing is one of the first things to be  cut when sales are down, but if you’re in sales, you can’t afford to let this happen.  If nothing else, market your own brand […]