Why I’m hot now, and a delicious baker’s dozen for you—>
It started with a horrifying, primeval groan from our basement… Our once high-tech, “combi” furnace and hot water heater was loudly protesting the arrival of family and friends who came late last month to celebrate the holidays with us by showering
Haircut horror, two-minute top ten and the P.S. you all seem to read
My recent haircut was so comically horrid, my friend Luigi, a normally kind, 84-year-old retired barber, laughed out loud when he saw me at the gym the day after. I’d made the mistake of letting an ambitious rookie sub in
Foundations for GEO Success
Start with Strategic Query Research Identify 80–100 natural language queries that real users might ask generative AI tools (e.g., “What’s the best CRM for small businesses in healthcare?” or “How do I improve claim denial rates?”). Focus on
Thriving in 2025: Smart Marketing Strategies for CMOs in a Lean Economy
As we kick off 2025, the expectations on marketing continue to grow – and with them, the pressure to deliver on brand and business goals. In a tight economy, every dollar spent on marketing must count. For today’s CMOs, this
Knee jerk reaction, Authenticity, and of course, Flapjacks
Friends and colleagues, Some sadist breezily noted “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Well, friends, my right knee strongly disagrees. Having been treated to a major orthopedic surgery, it is certainly not stronger. It does, however, hurt less and I have
Collaborate to Win: Bridging the Marketing-Sales Gap
Digital buying has blurred the line between marketing and sales — a crucial shift for midsize businesses aiming to increase revenue growth. With so much information available, today’s buyer can choose their own adventure, toggling at will between online and human
That seed in my teeth; gaps to watch; news; and archer hats
If you look closely – and why would you - you can see the seed in my teeth in my LinkedIn profile picture. The picture was taken by my son who knew the seed was there after watching me wolf