It’s Impossible to Fail – The Mindset of Infinite Possibilities

However, I do believe that with the right team, partners and mindset that your directive can be accomplished on time and within budget”. He stated, “How can you say that I would fail, where you believe that you could succeed?” My rebuttal was simple, “Where you foresee an insurmountable obstacle, I see a challenge to overcome.”

Jobs Act May Raise Billions for Start-ups, yet Crowdfunding’s future may still be in limbo

The new rule lifts a longstanding ban on broadly advertising a private stock placement, a restriction that had been in place since the Securities Act of 1933, also known as the Blue Sky law, could bring billions of new capital to early stage ventures.

Six Steps in Handling a PR Crisis

During a corporate PR crisis, know that without having sufficient pre-planning in place the operational response will break down,  customers will see this as a lethargic/half-hearted response or an ignored response and potentially escalate the situation and the brand...

Playing Business Like a Poker Pro –13 LUCKY Tips before you go “All In”

We understand that risk and reward are measured as the consequence of every action or inaction we decide upon. We enjoy the absolute thrill of winning; regardless of what hand we’re dealt. In essence we make our own luck, but not by chance….

Crowdsourcing – 10 lessons I’ve learned.

Crowdsourcing gold –Disturbing tasks across a large group of people; you’re able to mine the group’s intellect as a collective. The benefits of becoming a proficient outsourcer, unlocks global opportunities with limitless potential.

Spanx Billionaire Founder Redefines Failure and Inspires Others

Overcoming failure, the most important characteristic of an entrepreneurial mind, which Sarah Blakely does extraordinarily well.

Micro-Boutiques Targets the Luxury Online and In-store Retail Experience

  Consumer profitability takes a dramatic shift from physical storefront to automated retail kiosks that are redefining the retail shopping experience. - By John Cataldi   In the past, the majority of vending sales focused on the “Four Cs”...

Could Social Media Find Lone Wolf Terrorists?

Social Media Intelligence versus the War on Lone Wolf Terror In a post 9-11 world, the war of terror rages on, billions of dollars are being spent to defend and destroy those that would cause harm to US citizens, her allies, and interests. In recent...

Retailer Response to Mobile Coupons and Shopping Comparison Apps

Though less than 5% of consumers use social and mobile shopping applications to compare small ticket items, as opposed to 30%+ that utilize internet search to price big ticket items, retailers must be made aware that this small percentage has a very high influence within their localized social communities.

Congressman Weiner, Don’t Be A Dick!

  Rep Weiner defends his family jewels from media scrutiny - Weiner Gate, Day 7   Rep Weiner is not giving an inch to the rising media attraction to the identity of the infamous masked wiener, as seen on his twitter account “@RepWeiner”, ...

IBM’s End Game, Making Better Decisions in-Real Time, but what about forecasting future events?

Can Social Listening Make Consumer Behavior Predictive? Over the past few years, I have been using a hodgepodge of analytic tools in to monitor, engage, and in some cases change the course of consumer behavior through a variety of engagement strategies. Given that my...