I've had the experience of many people lost through my life, and obviously there are degrees of pain associated with loss of family, friends, or some celeb you never knew. But somehow with Robin Williams it was different. I know I'm not alone here, in the sense that I really felt it. On my way to work this morning my eyes were tearing up and I was sad, much more than I would have ever imagined from a celebrity passing on.
It occurred to me that I felt like I never got to say thanks. I know that sounds cheesy but seriously, I think of my life and how much I was influenced by Robin Williams- from the Happy Days first appearance all through his career. Since I've often been labeled a comic, or "you should do stand-up, you're SO funny, you have to be a stand-up comic!!" but I never went that route obviously- mostly due to fear. Hard to say why I was afraid since every time anybody puts a microphone in my hand I'm instantly "on" and light up with thought and fun and all that.
I say that because I studied comedy, all the roots from Williams to Cosby, Pryor and all facets around them. Robin Williams was a genius, no doubt about it, and from all those angles he's obviously just amazing. But also an amazing PERSON, who gave so much to so many. Looking back at his contributions it's just shocking how much he's done for so many.
But for ME- I can say that he made me laugh, he gave me hope, he served as an inspiration of how to live, what you could achieve- man I could go on and on- but this I know.....I never in a million years expected this news. You take it for granted, you go to Hole In the Wall Pizza and see his signed pics on the wall and get a warm and fuzzy. Being a resident of SF, it felt good knowing how much he loved the city. The openers at the Giants, the stop-ins at comedy clubs- it was just a given, that we had this amazing person that loved the city and it was all part of the ambiance. I wish I could have met you, I wish I could have hugged you and thanked you for all you've done for so many people, and to tell you that no matter what happened, I won't dwell on the loss of you, I'll dwell on the moments you made me laugh. A light so bright can't shine forever- and you left us with so much......GOD I wish I could stop your family from hurting. I can't imagine how they must feel.
I celebrate your life sir- truly one of a kind that will never be duplicated.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Monday, July 7, 2014
San Francisco is a great place to be in advertising sales
For both the clients and the people that sell, you can't beat this market. There is a bunch of money here, it's an amazing place to live, and it's a great spot to have a business if you know what you're doing. That's the amazing thing about business and money.
I've learned that often times there are many people who have money- inherited or through some stocks or whatever- and because they have time and resources they decide to start a business- and sadly, often fail at it. It's easy to understand how the blinders can take over and the desire to let hope run wild is quite strong. That's why investors never go for a high risk, passionate client- because as they say "a fool and his money are soon parted". In order for a business to work, there are some simple truths.
* Is there a need?
* Do you have the best solution to that need?
* Is there a long term market for this? Repeat business?
* How about competition and risk- how do those things factor into the big picture?
* How about the industry you're in? Do you have to invest a lot? Will there be significant changes?
* Is this a fad or will it be here for 10 years?
* Do I have any kind of liability?
Frankly, my motto has always been "necessity is the Mother of invention" which is why certain apps or ideas seem to get huge so quickly. As long as you have a good solid idea of what people need and want from you, the seeds of a prospective business have taken root.
Beyond starting the business, a company needs to partner up with some talented people. A good solid Internet Consultant is going to be able to educate the client. Honest to God, if we serve our clients in the best way possible, that's how we would do it. Explain how it works, why it works, WHEN it works- and let your prospective clients put the pieces together from there!!
A good collaboration is a beautiful thing- so don't just think sales people are a huge pain in the butt because the GOOD ONES- and we are out there :) The GOOD ones- will always find a way to win and to win big!!
From KONK Advertising SF.
I've learned that often times there are many people who have money- inherited or through some stocks or whatever- and because they have time and resources they decide to start a business- and sadly, often fail at it. It's easy to understand how the blinders can take over and the desire to let hope run wild is quite strong. That's why investors never go for a high risk, passionate client- because as they say "a fool and his money are soon parted". In order for a business to work, there are some simple truths.
* Is there a need?
* Do you have the best solution to that need?
* Is there a long term market for this? Repeat business?
* How about competition and risk- how do those things factor into the big picture?
* How about the industry you're in? Do you have to invest a lot? Will there be significant changes?
* Is this a fad or will it be here for 10 years?
* Do I have any kind of liability?
Frankly, my motto has always been "necessity is the Mother of invention" which is why certain apps or ideas seem to get huge so quickly. As long as you have a good solid idea of what people need and want from you, the seeds of a prospective business have taken root.
Beyond starting the business, a company needs to partner up with some talented people. A good solid Internet Consultant is going to be able to educate the client. Honest to God, if we serve our clients in the best way possible, that's how we would do it. Explain how it works, why it works, WHEN it works- and let your prospective clients put the pieces together from there!!
A good collaboration is a beautiful thing- so don't just think sales people are a huge pain in the butt because the GOOD ONES- and we are out there :) The GOOD ones- will always find a way to win and to win big!!
From KONK Advertising SF.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Middle of June 2014- WOW
I've searched high and low for my last GateList post and I'm shocked that it was at the end of 2013. So much has happened since then it's crazy. My new boss, Jeff Pickerill, has actually done a hell of a job even though we have not gelled quite as well as I would have liked- but I respect him and what he's trying to accomplish, so it is what it is.
Mike Deluca came in, landed right on the issues (the guy has a way of cutting to the chase that just tickles me) and set up a trip to Club Med in Florida that turned out to be amazing. The guy has done much to turn the company around, although when you're a 4 year veteran leader of the team, it's not the norm. I'ts been a challenge for me to find out what's working and what isn't, with the crux for me ALWAYS being the customer having their needs met. I love it when I'm successful, and that happens most often. Any time I present to a client, I'm expecting to make them money and provide a positive change in their business. If I can do that inside of 90 days- we typically have a great working relationship that grows and grows. The challenge, of course, is that I continue to build a base of clients that need attention and have huge opportunity to grow. My money is made on building my existing clients- but there is still a lot of new business goals for Hearst
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At the same time, I have to (unfortunately) fight the good fight to make sure that our products deliver. It's ironic in a big corporation that you get so much push back for doing right by the customer. The concern is that I'm spending too much time pampering my existing clients and not finding enough new ones- and to that I say- bullshit. I will always put my reputation on the line for the benefit of my clients because it's the market, the clients, and my reputation that live on long after Hearst. Fortunately for me- I have a boss who cares, I have executive leaders that care, and I'm part of a company that is rapidly taking the market by storm- so watch out world. This blog was just to get back on the map- and the next one will be the breakdown of what I've experienced in the first half of 2014. GRATITUDE for the blessing of my job and my amazing clients- many of whom I call my friends- and the opportunity to help people achieve what they want, while I'm lifted up to do the same. It's a beautiful thing.....
Mike Deluca came in, landed right on the issues (the guy has a way of cutting to the chase that just tickles me) and set up a trip to Club Med in Florida that turned out to be amazing. The guy has done much to turn the company around, although when you're a 4 year veteran leader of the team, it's not the norm. I'ts been a challenge for me to find out what's working and what isn't, with the crux for me ALWAYS being the customer having their needs met. I love it when I'm successful, and that happens most often. Any time I present to a client, I'm expecting to make them money and provide a positive change in their business. If I can do that inside of 90 days- we typically have a great working relationship that grows and grows. The challenge, of course, is that I continue to build a base of clients that need attention and have huge opportunity to grow. My money is made on building my existing clients- but there is still a lot of new business goals for Hearst
At the same time, I have to (unfortunately) fight the good fight to make sure that our products deliver. It's ironic in a big corporation that you get so much push back for doing right by the customer. The concern is that I'm spending too much time pampering my existing clients and not finding enough new ones- and to that I say- bullshit. I will always put my reputation on the line for the benefit of my clients because it's the market, the clients, and my reputation that live on long after Hearst. Fortunately for me- I have a boss who cares, I have executive leaders that care, and I'm part of a company that is rapidly taking the market by storm- so watch out world. This blog was just to get back on the map- and the next one will be the breakdown of what I've experienced in the first half of 2014. GRATITUDE for the blessing of my job and my amazing clients- many of whom I call my friends- and the opportunity to help people achieve what they want, while I'm lifted up to do the same. It's a beautiful thing.....
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