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“Technology” and “Distribution” and Other BS That Passes For Innovation

I read a piece in Ticketing Business News this morning about StubHub partnering with World Boxing Super Series to sell tickets in Europe. Which, my first reaction is, AWESOME! This is exactly what should be happening because for the love of god too many venues, sports, and teams could use the boost of better […]

Sell Yourself First

I’ve been reminded of an experience I had in Seattle a number of years ago. At the time I was working in events and partnerships at the Liquid Lounge inside the Experience Music Project in Seattle and one of my roles was relations with high value donors to the museum. One day a woman […]

In Case You Are Shopping This Weekend…

I haven’t posted any books or things that I love in a while. At least I don’t think I have. So I am going to give you a few wide ranging ones with links to where you can find them on the Internet. Or, maybe you are going to the old brick and mortar this […]

Take a Look At Yourself, You Are a Risk Taker

Granted, I stole the title from a section in Seth Godin’s new workbook based on Poke The Box, but the sentiment is still mine and true to you. In the workbook Seth calls everyone a risk taker. Then, he asks you to think about what you have done that could be considered risky. […]