by Eric | Nov 5, 2018 | communications, success
Remember when email was cool? I used to receive a few emails everyday from people I knew. Now I delete more emails than I actually read. The average professional receives 121 emails per day. Emails are like commercials on television and junk mail at home. For...
by Eric | Jun 20, 2018 | Innovation, success, technology
Recently I bought a car through Carvana, and traditional car dealerships should be worried. I hate buying cars and cringe when the salesperson says, “What do I need to do to put you in a car today?” Or when they say, “Hold on, I need to talk to my...
by Eric | May 30, 2017 | entrepreneur, success
On Christmas Eve 2012, I found myself in the basement of my sister’s condo working on my laptop. My wife and sister in law were in the corner wrapping presents and laughing. Then it hit me. I hadn’t bought any presents for my children! I didn’t have...
by Eric | Jan 28, 2016 | Apple, Attitude, Branding, success
My wife loves shoes. My three daughters love shoes. My sister loves shoes. Most of the women I know love to shop for shoes. It’s a group activity and team sport. This phenomenon should not surprise a lot of people. Some people are surprised when I tell them I...
by Eric | Jun 11, 2015 | employment, entrepreneur, management, small business, success
I have had personable and driven interns to work for my company. You would expect the best thing about interns to be the cheap labor. However, to make the experience rewarding for both of us, there is a fair amount of effort I must expend even before they arrive. In...
by Eric | May 25, 2015 | employment, entrepreneur, management, personal development, small business, success
My very first client was a wealthy non-profit that paid me $50 and a Target gift card. I was so excited to finally have revenue. I thought getting some money, any money, was all that mattered! Like many entrepreneurs, I didn’t like talking about money or...
