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Continue reading →: 17 Hours in IowaMy 17 hour trip to Iowa and what it says about our core values.
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Continue reading →: Why Punchbowl Acquired VidhugToday we announced that Punchbowl, Inc. has acquired VidHug. I’m humbled by the opportunity to bring this talented team and fantastic product under the Punchbowl® family of brands. This substantial transaction took many months to develop and we hit some significant roadblocks along the way. I’m so grateful for all…
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Continue reading →: How to Develop Fantastic Brand MarketingIn the past few months, Punchbowl has created a series of great Brand Marketing campaigns. Wait, let me try that again… In the past few months, Punchbowl has created a series of FANTASTIC Brand Marketing campaigns. In fact, I believe we have created the kind of top-notch brand marketing that could rival any Marketing…
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Continue reading →: A Big Idea: Scratch & Sniff Digital InvitationsThis morning, Punchbowl announced Scratch & Sniff Digital Invitations – a big idea my team has been working on for several months. We unveiled a video about how we believe this new digital invitations product will transform the industry forever. Yes, these are digital invitations that look and smell great. Frankly, it may be…
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Continue reading →: Halloween Should be Observed on the Last Saturday of OctoberThis year, 175 million Americans will celebrate Halloween. On a Wednesday. As a parent of two children, I can tell you that a weekday Halloween is very tough for families with young kids. As a CEO in the celebrations industry, I can also tell you that when October 31st falls…
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Continue reading →: 5 Ways to Be a Bad BossThere’s an old saying in business about employees who leave their job: “you don’t quit your job, you quit your boss.” I’ve spoken with plenty of people who love their job and what they do everyday but hate their boss. I’ve heard unbelievable horror stories about bad bosses from family and friends. As…
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Continue reading →: Why “Second-Job” Employees are a Smart InvestmentI’ve always been very active in hiring at my company. Over the years, I have accumulated some best practices and learned how to spot talent. One of the things I’m most proud of is the team I’ve put together. It’s a mix of more seasoned folks, and a few younger…
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Continue reading →: Re-visiting My Entrepreneurial RootsOver the past few months, I’ve been asked several times why I haven’t published any new blog posts. In fact, I’ve only posted two posts this entire calendar year. Well, it’s not just that I’ve been busy with work and life — it’s that I haven’t needed this blog for its original intended purpose. Allow…
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Continue reading →: First Make a Relationship, Then Do BusinessSeveral years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim McCann, the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers. When Jim first came into the room he greeted me warmly and proceeded to ask about my background and family. I was struck by how much time he spent asking questions about me…
Matt Douglas
Hi, I’m MjD. thanks for stopping by. I’m an entrepreneur, investor and startup advisor with 20+ years of experience in product management, marketing and software development. I’m the Founder and CEO of Sincere Corporation. We’re known for our consumer brands Punchbowl, Timehop, Lovebird, and Memento.