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WAYNE PARTELLO

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Experienced By Wayne

Ideas, observations and lessons from the intersection of business, marketing, sports and experience.

Wayne smiling and pointing at the camera in a floral shirt, with a comic-style speech bubble reading 'Nice to Meet You.'

Observation

“This is Wayne, he used to be the CMO of the Padres.”

“This is Wayne, he used to be the CMO of the Padres.”

Wayne with a shocked expression, captioned 'I'm Running Out of Time' beside a bomb-shaped clock graphic and a 'Stress Level' gauge.

Observation

Facing the loss of their biggest client brought stress and fear, but they closed new deals…

Staring down the barrel of losing your biggest client—and realizing you can’t close a deal to replace them—is a gut punch like no other.

Observation

Narrative follows performance; communication is the backbone, so leaders should listen to…

When photos surfaced of Carlie Irsay-Gordon on the sidelines with a headset, many mocked her. Today, after a 7-1 start, those same images are being praised.

Observation

SDSU football plan in phases: new pregame destination, new go-to-market approach, redefined…

I love it when a plan comes together—and this latest announcement from SDSU Football is a perfect example of strategy turning into momentum.

Observation

You are in control of the voices that reside in your inner circle.

You are in control of the voices that reside in your inner circle.

Wide view of Rogers Centre during a Toronto Blue Jays game, with the CN Tower visible above the retractable roof, captioned 'I'm So Excited for the Blue Jays.'

Observation

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series—and I’m excited for a reason you may…

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series—and I’m excited for a reason you may not guess. ⚾🇨🇦

Observation

How you treat a long-time employee leaving says more about your leadership than almost…

How you treat a long-time employee leaving your business says more about your leadership than almost anything else.

Observation

"Keep giving these people ideas that make money and you'll never be out of work" (tribute…

“Hey kid, you got great ideas. Keep giving these people ideas that make money and you’ll never be out of work.”

Observation

Be the solution, not the problem.

Be the solution, not the problem.

Wayne wearing a CUENTO cap and jacket, taking a selfie in Times Square at night, captioned 'How Do You Stay Top of Mind?'

Observation

As much as great people want to care… sometimes they just can't. 😅

As much as great people want to care… sometimes they just can't. 😅

Observation

We need to talk about the toughest part of running a small business…

We need to talk about the toughest part of running a small business…

Observation

Them: “I wouldn’t tell people you didn’t go to college or that you were a DJ.”

Them: “I wouldn’t tell people you didn’t go to college or that you were a DJ.”

Wayne Partello composited at a press-conference podium with branded microphones labeled NEWS CHANNEL, MEDIA, CUENTO, TV NEWS, and TV, captioned 'What Are Your Thoughts On...'

Observation

One of the easiest

One of the easiest #LessonsFromSports you can apply to your business:

Observation

Lookin’ up and seeing Matt Coy from CUENTO Marketing quoted in Sports Business Journal…

Lookin’ up and seeing Matt Coy from CUENTO Marketing quoted in Sports Business Journal yesterday is amazing. 🙌

Wayne Partello taking a selfie in a field at dusk wearing an earbud, captioned 'Keep Going!'

Observation

After celebrating 6 years of CUENTO, my number one lesson for entrepreneurs is simple: Keep…

After celebrating 6 years of CUENTO, my number one lesson for entrepreneurs is simple: Keep going.

Observation

TCU's social response after beating UNC: when the spotlight is brightest, stay true to who…

Texas Christian University didn’t just make a statement on the field last night 🏈 against Bill Belichick and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill … They made a statement on your feed. 📲

Wayne Partello taking a close-up selfie in front of a brick wall with a microphone visible, captioned 'Are You Able to Execute'

Observation

Ideas are everywhere. Strategy is beyond important if you have one more thing.

Ideas are everywhere. Strategy is beyond important if you have one more thing.

Observation

The news cycle moves fast, and when the spotlight hits you, there are a few things to remember.

The news cycle moves fast, and when the spotlight hits you, there are a few things to remember.

Observation

A logo is not a brand; Cracker Barrel's redesign shows a visual change without clear…

A logo is not a brand. I’ll say it again… A LOGO IS NOT A BRAND. And neither is a uniform or a campaign slogan.

Observation

A radio-thon he helped launch has raised millions for the Jimmy Fund; storytelling unites…

I looked up yesterday and saw this post from my former radio station in Boston… WOW! Over $5.3 million raised to fight cancer.

Wayne Partello taking a selfie with a colleague inside the Rogers Centre stadium bowl in Toronto1 / 6

Observation

Baseball is a beautiful game, but an even more beautiful family. ⚾❤️

Baseball is a beautiful game, but an even more beautiful family. ⚾❤️

Wayne Partello taking an excited selfie on an airplane with two CUENTO team members laughing behind him

Observation

The most important controllable is who you spend time with: CUENTO's no-assholes policy.

In life and in business, there are countless uncontrollables. But the most important controllable? Who you spend time with.

CUENTO's Matt Coy reviewing notes with SDSU Athletics staff on the field at Snapdragon Stadium

Observation

What does it look like to reimagine a team’s entertainment experience??? 🏟️

What does it look like to reimagine a team’s entertainment experience??? 🏟️

Wayne Partello taking a playful upside-down selfie on a wooden deck

Observation

If you can wrap your head around these simple facts, you will be happier and find more…

If you can wrap your head around these simple facts, you will be happier and find more success: 💡