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Marketing is More than a Hunch

How many decisions do you make based on hunches or gut feelings? Did you just drop $30K on that new car because you had a “hunch” that it was everything you wanted, needed, and more? Or did you do some online research first, maybe even listening to the recommendations...

Let’s Grow the Opportunity Pie

It’s State of the Union time again. Looking back over the past 12 months at the big picture, it’s hard to say much has changed other than dates on the calendar, a few faces here and there, and the size of the national debt. The economy has shown signs of recovery,...

I Had the Radio On, I Was Drivin’

There’s something about being on the road that gets my creative juices flowing. Tom Petty said it best in Runnin’ Down a Dream when he sang, “I felt so good, like anything was possible.” Indeed. Maybe it’s the mystery of not knowing what’s around the next bend...

Small Business: Do You Have the Right Stuff?

It’s still early in the new year and, like every January, hope springs eternal. With a clean slate, almost anything seems possible . . . a new job, a new career, a new home, new relationships, maybe even starting a new business. Despite the economic struggles of...

“Glass of Wine” Networking

Did you attend a work party over the holidays, or get together with co-workers or colleagues to ring in the New Year? If you did, chances are you did more than spread some holiday cheer. Whether you know it or not, you were “networking”—either creating relationships...

Faster, Smarter, Smaller

During this gift giving time of year, it’s easy to let our imaginations wander about what might be hiding beneath some colorful wrapping paper and shiny bow. A new smartphone perhaps? A new, sleek tablet with all the bells and whistles? Years ago, did you ever think...

It’s the Most “Planful” Time of the Year…

We’re about to turn the page on another year. Before we know it 2014 will be upon us. How did 2013 work out for you? Did you achieve all of your goals? Did you achieve any of your goals? Did you establish any goals? I have found that without some sort of plan, I tend...

One of the 1%

There was no warning. No “brace for impact” alert. There was nothing—literally. The failure rate of computer hard disks is about 1% per year. And last week, while the whole country was about to give thanks, my computer’s hard drive decided to call in...

What It’s All About

Two years ago, as Thanksgiving approached, I wrote a blog about gratitude, service to others, and living life with enthusiasm. I was going to do another this year, but looking back, I found there’s really not much new I need to say. Gratitude for what we have, service...

A Matter of Time

WOW. Is it really already mid-November? With the Thanksgiving feast looming, Turkeys everywhere are scattering. These days it seems as though every year goes by more quickly. I guess our parents were right when they said time goes faster as you get older. Looking back...

Honesty Is the Best Policy

I wish our political leaders would stand tall and tell us the way it is—no spin, no half-truths, no omission of facts to “protect us.” Contrary to Jack Nicholson’s rant in A Few Good Men, we CAN handle the truth. We’re grownups and we deal with grownup issues 24x7. We...

LET’S GET CREATIVE

​Based in San Diego and active across southern California and beyond, Barrel O'Monkeyz serves as a seasoned, outsourced marketing agency specializing in both business-to-business and consumer-based marketing. Our barrel is full of talent and creative minds ready to help companies tell their brand stories, ramp up sales, and launch new products.