A lesson from Grandpa: get stuff done
My grandfather turned 87 this week and he’s still getting stuff done. There’s a powerful lesson to be learned in that.
The medium changes, the response does not
Social media has changed the WAY in which people talk about businesses, but it hasn’t changed WHAT people talk about. The proper response by a business owner to criticism shouldn’t change either.
Lessons from a Yelp tragedy
Yesterday’s Yelp incident between Joel LaTondress and Amy Bouzaglo of Amy’s Baking Company was a case study in what not to do on Yelp. I present some lessons which can be learned from this unfortunate argument.
Light rail + foodies = WIN!
Thursday night, the first Light Rail Dine Around took place in central Phoenix and despite SB1070 protests and crazy monsoon weather, it was a tremendous success! Hanny’s, St. Francis, Smeeks, Tracy Dempsey and Cartel Coffee Lab were all on top of their game and served up fabulous food. Many attendees were introduced to the light [...]
Urban triangle?
Downtown Phoenix, downtown Tempe/Mill Ave and Old Town Scottsdale are the three most important urban areas in the Valley. Can they develop into an “urban triangle”, each with their own vibe yet complimenting each other as critical parts of the city?
Social media passion and motiviation
Brian Clemens asked me why I’m passionate about social media. This is the blog post which answers that question and (not surprisingly) relates social media to coffee.
Light Rail Dine Around coming July 29
PHX Rail Food, Light Rail Blogger and I have teamed up with Foodies Like Us to bring you the very first Light Rail Dine Around! Hanny’s, St. Francis and Smeeks will be featured in this evening of culinary delights. Read about it here and buy your ticket soon, as space is limited.
True compassion
The best news story you’ve read in a long time.
What’s real?
I recently had a chance to see a ledger book my grandfather kept long before I was born. It made me wonder if we’ll have any real objects to pass on to later generations, or if we’ll only have the stream of social media which we create day by day.
The right niche
Should you do something you’re not excited about, just because no one else is doing it?
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