Paddle Early
Most people believe after the fact. They needed to see Blockbuster collapse before they believed in Netflix.They needed to see […]
What Moves Us
We’ve been sold a small version of marketing.Ads. Funnels. A/B tests. Metrics. But the real thing?The real thing is bigger.And
Freelancer or Entrepreneur?
Being your own boss sounds great—until you realize there are two very different approaches. And you might not be clear
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Architecture
Most people think leadership is like standing on stage—spotlight, applause, control. But real leadership is closer to architecture. You lay
Models
Let’s talk about business models. Not the MBA textbook kind.Not the “get rich while you sleep” kind. The durable kind.
Jungle Gym
This week, two people with different backgrounds came to me with the same quiet question: “I’ve done well in my
Opening Day
Yesterday was Opening Day. For Major League Baseball fans like my family—especially those of us who bleed red for the Phillies—it’s
Something New
If your idea is truly new, most people won’t get it.Not at first. Not without a story. And definitely not
Freemium
If you create online—music, writing, podcasts, design—you’ve felt the squeeze: everyone expects content for free, but free doesn’t pay the
We’re All Marketers
For decades, marketing was a department—a function within a business responsible for advertising, branding, and selling products. It was about
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By Design
Every decision—big or small—swings on an invisible hinge. Before we act, before we build, before we invest time and energy,
The Cost of Yes
Debt isn’t just about money. Every decision we make in our work—every project, commitment, and responsibility—comes with a cost. Sometimes