And… It’s Gone.

And… It’s Gone.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a good meme probably nets a hundred thousand. Or perhaps a million. But if that meme’s uninsured, the FDIC will cover two hundred and fifty thousand words at the very most… unless, well, you’ve probably already heard. With...
The Art of Asking ‘So What?’

The Art of Asking ‘So What?’

Years ago, my Dad gave me a strategy. Over his long career as a salesman for Xerox and then an entrepreneur, and through too many pitches, negotiations, and handshakes to count, it had served him well enough. He told me: “When someone starts talking to you, imagine...
The Californians

The Californians

My jaunt to Napa for the International Factoring Association conference reminded me of a few things. 1. Napa, like much of California, is gorgeous. 2. For the most part, people are laid back and friendly. 3. Food and wine (assuming you can afford either) are...
It’s Not Easy

It’s Not Easy

We all finger paint once in a while.  But as you probably know, it takes guts, raw talent, and at least five figures of working hours to really create something.  Whatever that ‘something’ is, the initial, awe-inspiring Creative Act soon becomes the same old recipe—a...
When the Bill Comes Due

When the Bill Comes Due

Technology is such a tease. Just when crypto’s latest Chernobyl impression couldn’t get any better, Bitcoin rallies into the New Year. Virtual Reality promises the Moon, (or Iceland, or Bali beachfront, depending on your mood)…but then Meta lines up with...