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Do you believe in serendipity?
Do you believe in serendipity? I certainly do. I’ve experienced it many times in my life, and my most recent moment happened on May 7 on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Baltimore. I was supposed to be in the back of the plane. But to my delight, I was upgraded to economy […]
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What are you proud of in your kids’ lives?
I’m the proud father of twin daughters, Ellie and Maddi, and last month I was so proud to celebrate the two-year anniversary of Ellie graduating from my alma mater, the United States Naval Academy. Ellie, along with her classmates, swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic and […]
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Recap: DAV Patriot Boot Camp Spring 2024
If you follow me here, you know that I am a huge fan of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) network. It’s an organization I’ve been a part of for 4 years, and as a Navy veteran, it’s so close to my heart. Not only do I love supporting my fellow veterans in their career endeavors, […]
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The Reviews Are In!
The reviews are in! I’m really honored to have received some beautiful testimonials about my brand-new book, Strategic Brand Licensing. I feel so supported and appreciated, and didn’t want to keep these good words to myself. Why? Because I wrote this book with my co-author, Cristina Longo, for a reason: to share as much about […]
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Out Now: Strategic Brand Licensing
I’ve been like a kid in a candy store, holding in my excitement for the announcement of my newest book, Strategic Brand Licensing: Building Brand Value through Enduring Partnerships, which I have co-authored with M. Cristina Longo, Associate Professor of Business Economics and Management at the University of Catania, Italy. We’re both so proud of this book, […]
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What Smart Brands Do
I wanted to wait to write this post until after the Bennifer/Dunkin’ (Dunkinber?) hype diffused a bit, so that I could bring up something fun post-Super Bowl that you probably haven’t forgotten about, but hasn’t been blowing up your social media! I’m a big fan of Super Bowl commercials, and I know I’m not alone. […]
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Why Focusing On Brand Licensing Will Help Your Clients Succeed
I’ve been a big fan of Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), a global organization for licensing executives. As a member since the early 2000s, I’ve benefited so much from the industry discussion and expertise from others in the licensing field. I especially like that there are a lot of intellectual property attorneys in the organization, […]
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I’m celebrating 15 years!
Happy 15th anniversary to me! This month, I’m celebrating myself, my awesome team, my amazing clients and my steadfast collaborator partners because I wouldn’t be where I am without any of them! I am proud of myself, especially after some of the challenges I encountered in my work life before I decided to launch my […]
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An Unexpected Journey
You can never be sure what the road looks like 5 miles ahead, even if you’ve driven it a million times before. Until you’re in that car, you will have no idea if it’s straight the whole way, or full of winding turns and gnarly switchbacks. There could be a gaping pothole or a deer […]
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