Ty Cobb failed 63.4% of the time, finishing his career with a .366 lifetime batting average. The ultimate benchmark for greatness for a hitter is the .400 mark, and that
Set Your Clients Up to Succeed
Every service provider, regardless of their discipline, has at one point or another performed great service for a client only to have them call back a month later saying something
The Self-Proclaimed Expert
“If stock market experts were so expert, they would be buying stock, not selling advice.“ – Norman R. Augustine So-called experts are quickly flooding the relatively new social media niche
Keep Your (Design) Job Right Now
It seems that the world’s economy is on a steady collapse, each day bringing new stories of companies closing shop, and another industry asking Congress for a bailout plan. Our
Show your appreciation, kindness, and support to those you work with
Appreciation and kindness should not just be reserved for your personal life. One of my friends always says, “If we can’t figure out how to be the best versions of
Satisfaction vs. recognition
Of course, there’s no reason that these two words need be on opposite sides of the net. They are not opposing forces, and quite often arrive together at the end
Conversation with a client
I have decided that I’m going to start writing about some of my client communications here on this site. I’m under the impression that I need to speak my mind
Changes this summer
After nearly three years on the farm, Brian and I have decided to hang our saddles up on the barn wall. Go Farm is shutting down, and I am starting a new position with a local firm here in Beverly Hills (to be named shortly). I have been working for myself for the better part of seven years, after leaving my post as creative director of Media Temple back in the day. I had a brief stint down at Juxt in Orange Country, but have been on my own (or with a partner) for a long time now. And I have to tell you, I'm a bit apprehensive about working for someone else. I'm leaving for Italy in about 18 hours to see one of my best friends off into marriage, and when I get back, I have about 3 days until I start the new gig. That being said, I'm going to be completely forthcoming about the variables in my decision, and about the things that went through my head. In no particular order, here are a few of the thoughts, both pro's and con's:
