February 2009
126 posts
Props to the Dutch Bros coffee Boise franchisee. Every location I’ve been to has amazingly friendly employees.
Unique take on the traits of successful people- http://tinyurl.com/bstnmj tip of hat to @derekalpern
January 2009
129 posts
“I remember when I used to be into nostalgia.” - Demetri Martin
Nothing makes me angrier than watching kids try to overcome the stupidity/selfishness of their parents. Maybe because I’ve been that kid.
My favorite childhood memory. http://bit.ly/1xwL Thank goodness my self-esteem is no longer attached to the Raiders win-loss record.
Funny chart making site. Tip of the hat to @nipper
Two Twitter mistakes in one day. Jeez. Here is the link on the funny graph site - http://graphjam.com/
Could the entire twitterverse please forward my last Tweet to @johnhardesty ? Oops!
Grabbing a quick sandwich w Jen. Be there by 115ish
Scheming and dreaming with @corey_smith .
Companies: if you don’t understand Twitter, you don’t understand influencers. Twitter is where the cool kids are.
“If you are not trying to be the best then I’m not sure what your motivation is.” - Larry Fitzgerald
Boise health care client looking for Executive Admin Asst. Needs to be high energy & strategic thinker. DM me candidates. No temps.
The best marketing/selling is just clearer, better articulation of the truth.
3 Lessons from a Former Loser →
Here is a question that I never thought I’d ask (at least not in a positive way). What can businesses learn from the Arizona Cardinals? For those of you that don’t know, the Cardinals have been a…
“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” - Newt Gingrich
“3 Lessons from a Former Loser” or what you can learn from a little red bird - http://tinyurl.com/cc8rfq
Thankful to be doing work I love with people I like - and seem to be pretty good at. Sappy but true.
Most marketing decisions are made out of ignorance or desperation.
New followers: Please fill in your bio, headshot, and link if you would like a Follow-back. Thanks!
To remain relevant, every org needs to understand Gen Y. They are the future of every brand - unless you are selling newspapers or CD pl …
Young white dudes with short hair; wearing suits and name badges in Boise. It’s … Legislative pages.
“There are 5 guys on the floor. But you can create a 6th one by communicating with each other” - son’s bball coach. True in biz as well.
Truly enjoying the “Dad” stuff with my kids. Probably a heightened awareness that time is flying. Regret not feeling this way sooner.
The right decisions about life/business are there; you just need to do the work to find them.
Taking a tour of the Boise State sky suites with @johnhardesty and our good buddy Michel Bourgeau.
I don’t think I could ever have a job that involves disclaimers.
FoxNews must have heard about @johnhardesty ‘s trip to LA. http://tinyurl.com/btq3a9
What song/artist can you never get loud enough? Something that cranks your iPod to max volume.
Great observation from @mediajunkie “being followed on twitter is not a civil right”.
Twigot: somebody who stops following someone on Twitter because of their political/religious beliefs.
There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count and those who can’t.
Just had the “where babies come from talk” w/ our 10 year old son. Biology, body parts & behavior. His horrified reaction: ” you guys do …
My 16 year old son is going to dinner and a movie … with three girls! Must be from hanging around @johnhardesty too much!
Quitely celebrating the fact that I found out something before @tacanderson did. In 4 years, that has NEVER happened.
Wonder what stereotypes are cast by me sitting in a Starbucks in Nampa, ID wearing a pink tie and drinking a chai latte.
Watching @bricesl show off his web site and use of social tools. Very gratifying to hear a friend/client repeat our stuff.
Reminded again today of how cool it is to work with people who truly care about me as a person. Makes me want to work even harder for them.
Discovery Center is looking for some last minute sponsors for our Chocolate & Diamonds event on 2/6. DM me if you love kids :)
In a board meeting for the Discovery Center of Idaho.
Fourth straight day of 7:00 am mtgs. Listening to @wadebowen on the way in makes it a little easier.
RT @JohnHardesty: Guys: A row of cardio machines has the same rule as a bthrm urinal. Don’t workout rt next 2 another dude if thr’s a wh …
Gotta love the dad who coaches his kid from the bleachers. Calling him names is nice too. What a tool.
At my son’s basketball practice. Fun to just be a dad and not a coach.
What are your opinions regarding rhetorical questions?
Good quote “entrepreneurs want to be able to do business as fast as they think.”
Today’s anthropology lesson “5300 BC … or so” - http://bit.ly/xYBi
5300 BC … or so. →
Back at the Trike garage for a breather and catch-up before another tsunami of meetings.
Put this in the “Hold my beer, watch this” file folder - http://bit.ly/fSBy