I recently realized that I’ve been obsessed with patterns for years. Now, I’m not talking about geometric shapes; I’m talking about numbers, statistics, marketing. When I worked in radio, I tried to understand the patterns of how people listened to the radio. While working in the music business, I looked at social media growth patterns…
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Yesterday, I had a brief moment of panic. It wasn’t over anything serious; it was just an honest impulse reaction when my wife asked me a question. Panic was my gut reaction, but only for a split second. Immediately I began to wonder, why am I freaking out? This question isn’t a matter of life…
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When I was a kid, the only people with pickup trucks were farmers and the local handyman. They were basic transportation with no frills. Of course, today, that’s all changed. Pickups now offer more luxury than some base model BMWs. Plus, they’re all HUGE. I was behind a new F-150 the other day, and I…
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I had to stop by the drugstore yesterday to pick up some sinus medication. When I walked in, I noticed how dark and sad the whole store was. It’s always that way. I realize many people who visit a drugstore aren’t feeling well. But why does the mood have to be so heavy? And now…
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Over the weekend, someone called in a bomb threat for one of the businesses in Nashville’s Lower Broadway tourist district. My first thought was there could be a connection to 9/11. I don’t know how the two might connect, but that’s often my first thought when tragedy strikes this time of year. I’ve never understood…
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With more businesses trying to cut costs, many have chosen to reduce staffing and push self-checkout onto customers. One major fast-food giant is going the opposite way. McDonald’s has announced they plan to remove the self-serve beverage stations from their restaurants. They still plan on employing the kiosks where you place your order, but having…
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In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about products shrinking in size. Years ago, a half-gallon (64 oz) ice cream container shrunk to 56 ounces. Then, a few years later, they shrank again to 48 ounces. Prices didn’t drop either; they remained the same or often increased. If you ask most people, shrinking…
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I learned something new yesterday. Nashville has ten sister cities across the world. Every town I’ve lived in has a cultural alliance with a city in some foreign country. This week, Nashville announced they’ve partnered with Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan. While I have no issues with this, I wonder why we even bother forging the…
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Running my own business for nearly 20 years, I learned many things. One of the biggest lessons was knowing when to pivot. They may not teach that in business classes, but it was an important lesson. I adjusted the focus of my business a few times through the years, and it worked well. But I…
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I’m not sure how long it’s been, but the other day, we broke down and bought some new furniture. We picked up a new couch and recliner. The sofa we’re getting rid of lasted us 15 years, which these days is a fantastic feat. But there’s one thing I forgot about the process. You have…
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