As the licensed cannabis market continues to make significant strides, as well as progress in earning a more positive public perception, I believe the next step for forward-thinking business operators is to reinforce the concept of cannabis as a commodity. But what does “cannabis as a commodity” mean and how …
Read More »Decentralized Identity: Cultivating a Tokenized Future
The non-fungible token (NFT) community is a joyous bunch — a global group dedicated to the growth and prosperity of their respective projects. This support is indeed positive signaling for Web3 and its counterparts, but there is another very visceral side to that coin (excuse the pun). Behind the frenzied …
Read More »What Does Packaging Talent Look Like?
Every talent “package” in the film industry is different — union, non-union, front end/back end, points, placement title, and so on. Being in the industry, I’ve seen many different talent packages. I’d like to share some insights based on a recent packaging we did for about 15 roles for an …
Read More »Trend Spotting in 2022: An Insider's Take on the Quiet Revolution Going on in Craft Beer
Craft beer has quietly undergone the repositioning of itself over the past two pandemic-infused years. The transition is taking craft beer from the guise of purposefully exploding smoothie beers and slime beer back to emphasizing the fundamentals of what craft beer was in the 1990s. And thank God — it’s …
Read More »4 Questions for Business Leaders in Light of the Joe Rogan Controversy
Joe Rogan is no stranger to controversy, and in recent weeks, a new controversy has emerged. By now, you’re likely familiar with the saga: The podcaster has been facing criticism for spreading misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine, as well as using racial slurs on air. In response, several influential artists …
Read More »The Key Ingredients to Coaching Part One
The role of a coach has as many layers as an onion. You’re there to impart wisdom, you’re there to listen and you’re there to mentor with confidence. It’s a selfless task, one that promotes the best in others. That said, the best coaches become better through listening, learning and …
Read More »12 Steps of Starting a New Year, Part 2: Lessons From a Business Leader With 25 Years of Sobriety
In part one of this series, I explored the first six steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the business lessons I, someone who has lived a life of recovery from alcoholism for 25 years, have pulled from them. We left off with step six, which is about removing our character defects. …
Read More »Key Elements For a Successful Website
In 2021, there were roughly 1.88 billion websites online, although that number would fluctuate. In 2022, we can only expect that number to increase as we continue to lead many aspects of our lives virtually. What is going to make your website stand out and succeed? After being in online …
Read More »Aiming for Explosive Business Growth? 11 Points to Be Concerned About
While it’s every company’s hope to grow, what many companies may not realize is that quick, explosive growth might not actually be the best way to scale. Though some companies may not have a choice if they experience sudden “overnight” success, those actively looking to skyrocket in popularity and sales …
Read More »How Creatives Can Make a Living with NFTs
The pandemic separated us. Profoundly, Covid-19 still does in many parts of the world. The idea of community, as humans being a “herd” species, we are left hungering for connection again. The blockchain world and its cryptocurrency are like a Silicon Valley tilt-a-whirl whipping us to and fro with summits …
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