Make Your Message So Clear Everyone Can Understand It
When a message is not targeted, relatable, simple, unique, or of interest to the recipient it won’t be well received or memorable.
On the Road Again: Adventures in Business, Family, and Loving the Dodgers’ Moves
The last six months have been a colorful blend of business, family milestones, and general sports fervor (go Dodgers!). Like George Bailey, from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ I am the richest man in town for a lot of reasons…
Here’s the Secret of Creativity
What makes us creative? Can creativity be taught? The main ingredient necessary for creativity to flourish—from success at work or at home is . . .
Happy New Year’s from Barrel O’Monkeyz!
Cheers to the Season and wishing you and yours the best for 2024 and beyond!
10 Ways to Give, Because Giving Is Better than Receiving
The amount we spend on giving, whether it’s $5 or $500, doesn’t seem to matter. It’s the act of giving that matters most.
In This Season of Thanksgiving, for What Are You Most Grateful?
In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.
Play to Your Strengths: You’ll Be Glad You Did
My family taught me a lot about being successful. As the youngest child, I learned by watching my older siblings try, fail, learn from their mistakes, and succeed. I also learned the value of collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
The Right People for the Job: Employee Engagement Revisited
Post-Labor Day weekend seemed like a good time to reflect on work, employee engagement, and how hiring the right people for the job who are happy and passionate about their work affects your brand. The Barrel O’Monkeyz team consists of engaged individuals dedicated to serving the Monkeyz mission and all our clients. Simply put, we’re…
Striving, Surviving, and Thriving Through COVID and Post-COVID
It’s been a while—at least around the start of COVID—since I reached out with an update. I’m glad to report that both the June household and Barrel O’Monkeyz is striving, surviving, and thriving!
It’s Summer. Do You Know Where Your Customers Are?
I’ve written before about the importance of keeping your foot on the marketing pedal during so-called “off-peak” times of year, such as over the Winter holidays and during the summer. The motto of the article to follow is “Don’t disappear just because you think your customers have (because they haven’t).” Keep Your Marketing Efforts Going…
Tried, True and Not So Obvious Tips to Make Your July Fourth Cookout a Success
Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you get to spend time with loved ones enjoying an awesome backyard cookout, family get-together, or maybe even a full-on videogaming adventure with friends across the miles (trust me, it’s a thing). I wanted to share these tips for enjoying the holiday from Mobile Edge, leading designer and…
