Journal

Using the Tools…

We all know by now that recognizing the importance of Social Media is an absolute must. But just using Facebook and Twitter regularly is not enough. You have to be...

Using the Tools…

We all know by now that recognizing the importance of Social Media is an absolute must. But just using Facebook and Twitter regularly is not enough. You have to be...

Telling the Story…

Douglas B Holt says that a brand “emerges as various “authors” tell stories that involve the brand”, and that these brand stories “have plots and characters, and rely heavily on...

Telling the Story…

Douglas B Holt says that a brand “emerges as various “authors” tell stories that involve the brand”, and that these brand stories “have plots and characters, and rely heavily on...

Staying On Your Game…

When you’re not practicing, remember that someone somewhere out there is practicing, and when you meet him he’ll win” – Ed Macauley For basketball players the time and place of...

Staying On Your Game…

When you’re not practicing, remember that someone somewhere out there is practicing, and when you meet him he’ll win” – Ed Macauley For basketball players the time and place of...

Acting Now, Thinking Ahead…

In business, one often finds themselves feeling the effects of decisions that were made years before. The way that you conduct yourself when you’re just starting out, whether you keep...

Acting Now, Thinking Ahead…

In business, one often finds themselves feeling the effects of decisions that were made years before. The way that you conduct yourself when you’re just starting out, whether you keep...

Daymond gives keynote speech at Early Stage East

Daymond was the Keynote Speaker at the 2010 Early Stage East Venture Conference which showcases early stage companies drawn from the Information Technology, Enterprise Software, Internet Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Electronic...

Daymond gives keynote speech at Early Stage East

Daymond was the Keynote Speaker at the 2010 Early Stage East Venture Conference which showcases early stage companies drawn from the Information Technology, Enterprise Software, Internet Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Electronic...

Fousquare gains traction with the Governator

I’m not sure if you all are up on Foursquare yet, but it seems to be poised to be the next break out internet sensation. Launched at the SXSW Festival...

Fousquare gains traction with the Governator

I’m not sure if you all are up on Foursquare yet, but it seems to be poised to be the next break out internet sensation. Launched at the SXSW Festival...

KFC stunts don’t stop sinking sales

Are the big brands collapsing under the pressure? It really made me wonder after reading this Adage article.  After trying everything from cheap marketing stunts to most recently launching the...

KFC stunts don’t stop sinking sales

Are the big brands collapsing under the pressure? It really made me wonder after reading this Adage article.  After trying everything from cheap marketing stunts to most recently launching the...

Moving The World…

“The world stands aside to let anyone pass who knows where he is going” – David Starr Jordan How often do you read a quote and say to yourself, “Whoever...

Moving The World…

“The world stands aside to let anyone pass who knows where he is going” – David Starr Jordan How often do you read a quote and say to yourself, “Whoever...

Be The First…

If you can recognize the potential in something before anyone else, all you have to do it is tap in to that resource and the rewards will come your way....

Be The First…

If you can recognize the potential in something before anyone else, all you have to do it is tap in to that resource and the rewards will come your way....

Staying Fresh…

What do you think is the number one factor in generating creativity? It’s happiness. A person that is happy doing something will always come up with new and exciting product....

Staying Fresh…

What do you think is the number one factor in generating creativity? It’s happiness. A person that is happy doing something will always come up with new and exciting product....

InformationWeek SMB Interview

Check out my interview with InformationWeek SMB about the importance of branding a business of any size, the relationship between personal brands and businesses brands, and how social media can...

InformationWeek SMB Interview

Check out my interview with InformationWeek SMB about the importance of branding a business of any size, the relationship between personal brands and businesses brands, and how social media can...

The Importance of Originality…

A common hurdle that trips up many large organizations at one time or another is the loss of originality. Many companies use logos, slogans and advertisement campaigns that seem to...

The Importance of Originality…

A common hurdle that trips up many large organizations at one time or another is the loss of originality. Many companies use logos, slogans and advertisement campaigns that seem to...

Borders book signing in NYC

Here are some images from my book signing last night at Borders in New York City.

Borders book signing in NYC

Here are some images from my book signing last night at Borders in New York City.

Follow up on Tiffany & Company Comments

As far as using the word “bling”, that was a conscious selection of words that I chose; whether we believe the word is cheesy, negative or dated, it’s still a...

Follow up on Tiffany & Company Comments

As far as using the word “bling”, that was a conscious selection of words that I chose; whether we believe the word is cheesy, negative or dated, it’s still a...

Not Taking “No” For an Answer…

“For me, the word “no” is an absolute maybe” This line from Display of Power defines the attitude that you must have in order to succeed in business. This is...

Not Taking “No” For an Answer…

“For me, the word “no” is an absolute maybe” This line from Display of Power defines the attitude that you must have in order to succeed in business. This is...