When the phone doesn’t ring
Sales can be a rough gig. The highs are great. The lows are low. In the current economy, nearly everyone is “in” sales. The word “Sales” may not show up in your title but chances are good your work...
View ArticleCheers, Brilliance, and the Outback Experience, eh?
We don't have these in Minnesota. I don’t get out much. Yet because of my profession and our beloved World Wide Web, I regularly come into contact with people from all over the world with software...
View ArticleUnleashing your chipmunk
What? Did you say leash? My 6 year old boy loves chipmunks. And every other critter that creeps, hops, or crawls. He’s always wanted one for a pet. Well, this week his wish came true after he...
View ArticleIndependence, Over-Dependence, and Depend Underwear
Yes this is a business post. I’m an independent person. The thought of not being able to control my bladder some day scares me. I realize it’s a reality many of us will have to face as we pass by our...
View ArticleThe Case Study I’d Like to Write
My son would never do this. If you’re a marketer, chances are good you’ve been tasked with writing a case study. If you’re a business consumer, chances are good you’ve read a case study. If you’re...
View ArticleWhen your guts get spray painted
Ker splat. And white. I went out to stretch my legs during the lunch hour yesterday and came across this frog. I just about missed him. The poor guy’s guts and all were spray painted bright white. He...
View ArticleConnect me, Miss Piggy. C’mon, it’s my birthday.
A timeless connection. So yesterday was my birthday. 29, again. Can’t seem to get past that age. 10 years ago I either got 1) a birthday card or 2) a phone call from my closest “beeps”...
View ArticleYour company carbon footprint: Google reveals the stench
I’m not very green. The truck I drive leaves a relatively Big-Footish 13 mile per gallon carbon footprint along my typical drive to Minneapolis or Mankato. The local garbage service only picks up one...
View ArticleChristian Pondering your backup plan
So it didn’t work out. In his 3rd season as the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, Christian Ponder got the yank. Too little progress spanning too much time. Yes, managing people and determining...
View ArticleKrengeltech and the Polaris Sportsman with TerrainArmor
I received an email from Polaris about this today. And really, it’s time. Time for Polaris and Krengeltech to join forces. Yes I sell software while Polaris sells this whisker-thickening piece of...
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