Last week I sat on a panel at Cardlytics on the topic of “Ideas into action.”
I enjoy being a part of these panels, partially, I’m sure, because of my ego, but also because I always learn something.
Each Holiday season our pop slingers magically turn into Elves.
So this week we opened our first “Brick & Mortar” location. The King of Pops Bar and Good Grub. Instead of showing up with a pushcart, we’ve got a regular schedule and are learning all about new topics like food margins, shared rent and customer flow.
I’ve found that trying to identify a company’s purpose is one of the easiest ways to induce a headache.
Eventually something will sound good, but after a few minutes of introspection — it starts…
In the entrepreneur world embracing failure is trending. It’s a common interview question and by many it’s worn as a badge of honor.
Entrepreneurs value new ideas, and if you’re putting new ideas out into the world, you will most certainly run into…
A month or so I had the honor of speaking at Creative Mornings.
It was by far the most people I’ve ever spoken in front of, and I was incredibly nervous. After fretting over it for the weeks leading up — I’m glad I had the…
I’ve always loved to travel.
I’m easily impressed with new landscapes, like to explore, and believe that learning about different cultures first hand is one of the best ways to grow.
Ok, quick check in.
Today I’m feeling good. No significant pain. Not sick. No major emotional drama to report.
I’m happy.
When I’m sick or injured or just feeling down, it’s often my singular focus.
Starting King of Pops — 1 of __
Starting a business is terrifying.
My situation was pretty ideal. I was a 26-year-old, single, recently laid off white guy with a few thousand dollars saved up. I had a well connected support system and family that would rush in to pick me up if I fell…