I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
Gone Fishin'
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I'm on vacation this week, but that doesn't mean I'm not thinking of you at least a little bit :-). I'm up in Boston and had the opportunity to sail Boston Harbor on July 4th aboard the Roseway, an historic tall ship. We headed out chasing the path of another historic ship, the USS Constitution, which is also known as "Old Ironsides" because it's said that cannonballs bounced off her sides and she was virtually indestructable. Old Ironsides is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy, which means naval officers and crew still serve aboard her. She was one of the original ships built as part of the Navy after the United States won their independence from Great Britian. So if you're an entrepreneur beyond a certain age, like me, take inspiration, there's not another ship around that can hold a candle to this beautiful, formidable lady. She draws a crowd whenever and wherever she goes and isn't ashamed of getting a little help when needed—check out the tug by her side in the photo.
Taking a break is a great way to switch your perspective. I also find it really helps me find solutions to problems that have me stumped or stuck. I wrote a little bit about this last week. If you missed it, you can read it here. Your success is our strategy! |
Easily Said & Done
I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
Hi Reader, Something I've been enjoying of late are multiple influencers showcasing the limits of ChatGPT and the like. One guy asks it some pretty basic questions, such as to name a number between one and one hundred that includes the letter 'a.' (Spoiler alert: there aren't any). ChatGPT lies to his face over and over again. Another one provides examples of business fails due to AI. Some are pretty extraordinary. But here's the thing, this isn't just a harmless gimmick, it's a warning cry,...
Have you seen the video of McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski trying to promote the new Big Arch burger ahead of its March 3rd launch? How about any of the many, many videos or memes negging on it for a host of reasons, including how Kempczinski refers to the burger as "a delicious product" or his failure to take a real bite of it, seeming almost disgusted by it. To me, there are three great marketing stories going on here. 1. Going Viral Isn't the Goal Yes, there is such a thing as bad PR and...
This fall my mom was diagnosed with mild-to-moderate dementia. While sad, it did not come as a surprise. It's one reason I sold her house and we moved in together late last summer. At first, I planned outings to the Y and other senior programs, scheduled visits from family and friends, coordinated physical therapy appointments, and designed little daily activities to keep her engaged and stimulated. This winter it's gotten harder and harder to get mom out of bed let alone dressed and out the...