During one of several recent potential new client meetings, as I listened to a successful business owner tell me over and over again, “Yes, yes we already know what to do, we just don’t have the bandwidth to do it” I wanted to smile, but of course I didn’t. It is true that bandwidth isContinue reading “Why Hire an Agency… When You Already Know What to Do?”
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Maximize Trade Shows for Media Success
We recently attended 2014 Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim (see my story, Where the Brands Are the Stars from the 2013 show) and International Housewares in Chicago. Both shows were incredibly successful in terms of brand story telling to media, conversion into placement wins and overall relationship building for our client. After many yearsContinue reading “Maximize Trade Shows for Media Success”
Tips for Managing Exceptional Employees
During my corporate career at big name retail brands as well as start-ups, I had the opportunity to build my own teams and to manage some very talented people. I assumed that I was a good manager. Why not? My employees seemed happy, they were focused and they were productive. After I left my lastContinue reading “Tips for Managing Exceptional Employees”
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