A prominent nemisis of opportunity and value creation is being incompetent at following up with people. I want to share my system for remember to write followup emails. But first… I want to deflate the hesitancy around following up with people if they haven’t responded to you. I don’t care whether we’re talking about doing [...]
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A Little Something Different – Year in Review
This is not a typical post for this blog. Usually I try to only post actionable content that helps people learn something new or do something better (value skimmers – exit is on the right). Today I’m going to do a little something different. Yesterday was the first beautiful day in New York City. I [...]

8 Simple Things You Can Do to Stand Out
One thing I think a lot about is contrast; what things I can do in order to stand out. In my personal experience, standing out typically provokes the ideal response – this is why it occupies my thoughts. The last thing I want is to be “just another [insert role here]“. Here are 8 simple [...]

My First Attempt At A Funny Microsite
I’m going on vacation and escaping my email. So I decided to have a little fun with it Current AutoResponder: It takes you to here: ICan’tBelieveYou’reEmailingMeOnVacation There’s a few things I’ve learned during the launch and execution of this. I plan on detailing these in a followup post. Ok, back to my margarita.
I currently do Business Development for SinglePlatform amongst other things. I write about Business Development, Personal Development, and Productivity.
The Internet’s Most Wanted
How to Ask For An Email Introduction
Storytelling in Sales and How to Do It
My 2013 Goals
Talking to the Homeless and The Theater of Everyday Life
The Art of Asking Someone to Meet For Coffee
Subscription Commerce is Not Plug and Play
How to Cold Email Prospects
How to be A More Thoughtful Person in Less Than 10 Minutes A Day
Why I Stopped Learning to Code


