Why Trust, Judgment, and Real Relationships are Winning in 2026

The other day I stopped at my local Panera to pick up my sip club drink and get some work done. I passed by a strip mall that had a travel agency in it. While the business signage was still there, there was a for lease sign in the window. When is the last time […]
How to Build an Unshakeable Marketing Engine: Lessons From Behind the Mic of the Bob Cargill Marketing Show

Most business owners fail at marketing for one simple reason: they build their entire business on rented land. I sat down with Bob Cargill on episode 212 of the Bob Cargill Marketing Show (episode will be published soon)to break down how real brands build long-term enterprise value. We covered everything from email list growth to […]
What it Means to Have a Buen Dia in Barcelona

While vacationing in Barcelona, I was greeted by residents and business owners alike with “Buen Dia”, which means good day. I responded with “A ti”, which means “and you”. Barcelona is a polite city where mere strangers wish each other well. When frequenting a local bakery or picking out tapas at a restaurant, the staff […]
HMBT #98: Developing an Elevator Pitch
While attending a small business conference in Phoenix Arizona, I met with a lot of small business owners. What I found was there were people that were either really good at telling me what they do, or they may have needed to go home and work on it. Every day that passed, I thought about […]
How It Went Down In Phoenix: A Customer Service Story

I recently went to Phoenix Arizona to speak at a small business expo. Phoenix was a great city and the expo was a really enjoyable. I was able to speak to many small business owners and learn how they marketed their products and services. I stayed at The Grand Sheraton, located downtown. On the flight […]
Customer Service Review: The Good and The Bad

This article fist appeared on LinkedIn Pulse. I have had experiences on both end of the spectrum over the last week when it comes to customer service. The one experience will make me want to shop at a particular store more and the other will make me research warranty information and look at other […]