Observation
Monday would have been my dad’s birthday. I spent a little time looking at old pics.
Monday would have been my dad’s birthday. I spent a little time looking at old pics.
Writing
Experienced By Wayne
Ideas, observations and lessons from the intersection of business, marketing, sports and experience.
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January: Three deals go to verbal agreement in a week and two implode before contract is…
January: Three deals go to verbal agreement in a week and two implode before contract is signed… 🤦♂️
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I recently had the pleasure to speak to a group of middle school and high school boys about…
I recently had the pleasure to speak to a group of middle school and high school boys about my life.
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One of my favorite things about starting CUENTO Marketing is being able to actually create…
One of my favorite things about starting CUENTO Marketing is being able to actually create again.
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Spring training content lessons: produce once, distribute many.
Opening weekend of Major League Baseball (MLB) is a great time to reflect on some of our big takeaways from Spring Training.
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A lesson I wished I learned earlier in my career. 🤔
A lesson I wished I learned earlier in my career. 🤔
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Making time for networking is key to growth; LinkedIn allows networking every day.
I love this quote from my former boss and now partner, Claudia Lezcano from this week’s Forbes 30/50 event in Abu Dhabi.
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An essential lesson from sports: Communicate your goals throughout the ENTIRE organization. 🌟
An essential lesson from sports: Communicate your goals throughout the ENTIRE organization. 🌟
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Honesty is simple when dealing with others but challenging when speaking to oneself.
Honesty is simple when dealing with others but challenging when speaking to oneself.
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“I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability on the things you share.”
“I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability on the things you share.”
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Are you crazy?!?! Why are you doing that for your job?
Are you crazy?!?! Why are you doing that for your job?
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This is difficult to admit, but I’m feeling brave today, so here it is…
This is difficult to admit, but I’m feeling brave today, so here it is…
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Harsh realities of entrepreneurship: What do you do when people don’t pay you? 💰
Harsh realities of entrepreneurship: What do you do when people don’t pay you? 💰
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Harsh reality: "done deal" doesn't always mean done; two new clients evaporated.
Harsh reality of entrepreneurship: 'Done deal,' 'we're a go,' or 'we've made our choice' doesn't always mean it's set in stone.
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The times in my life when things didn’t go the best were the moments I tried to fit in.
The times in my life when things didn’t go the best were the moments I tried to fit in.
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Don't waste energy being jealous of others' advantages; take inspiration and get creative.
I love watching the Super Bowl… ads! 🏈📺
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Can you rattle off your personal core values? 🤔
Can you rattle off your personal core values? 🤔
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It’s always sad to see icons from our childhood fall.
It’s always sad to see icons from our childhood fall.
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Happy
Happy #NationalDJDay! 🎉
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PSA: Your creative request shapes what you get back. 🎨
PSA: Your creative request shapes what you get back. 🎨
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The wrong deck loaded mid-keynote; admit the error, put the clicker down, own your mistakes…
I was stressed, feeling awful, reserving energy for the stage, but I screwed up! 😬
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A business thriving since 1939, Lewis' in Norwood, Massachusetts, holds valuable lessons
A business thriving since 1939, Lewis' in Norwood, Massachusetts, holds valuable lessons:
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Acknowledging that "perception is reality" underscores the importance of self-awareness.
Acknowledging that "perception is reality" underscores the importance of self-awareness.
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Marketing is not a cost center if you're doing it right.
I love it when people say that marketing is a cost center… 🙄