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Continue reading →: How a BHAG Transformed My Company… and How it Might Transform YoursThis is the story of how a BHAG transformed my company. If you read the whole post, I believe it may transform how you view your business or work too. Oh, and you’ll also learn what the letters BHAG stand for. First, a story… Once upon a time (a couple of years ago),…
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Continue reading →: 7 Tips for Magazine Publishers to Drive Digital RevenueConfession: even though I’m a digital guy, I LOVE magazines. When I’m traveling, I usually buy a couple to keep me occupied on my flight. At home, we have a few magazine subscriptions that arrive in our mailbox every month. And any time I’m interested in a new topic (sailing, wine, fitness) I usually…
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Continue reading →: 5 Reasons You Should Ignore Your CompetitionWhether you’re a CEO at a small company, or an executive at a publicly-traded company, there are so many things to do in a given work day. I spend a good part of my day saying “no” to potential opportunities (I even have a “No!” button on my desk to…
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Continue reading →: Drugs or Entertainment: A Useful Framework to Evaluate New ProductsI’m fortunate that many entrepreneurs reach out to me for advice, guidance, and feedback. It’s a privilege I take very seriously, and I try my best to provide positive and helpful feedback. I always remind these entrepreneurs that no one can provide better guidance than their inner voice, and that no one…
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Continue reading →: A 5-Step Guide to Charitable Activities for Small CompaniesAs the CEO of a small company, I often get requests for the company to contribute money to a cause or charity. Organizations from the United Way to local town softball leagues want us to be charitable to their cause. Whenever I get approached, I have a similar reaction. I ask myself several questions:…
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Continue reading →: Part 3: The Past, Present & Future of the Wedding IndustryNote: This is Part 3 of a three-part series about the Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry. These posts were written in 2016 and represent a snapshot of the industry and my thoughts at that time. While some of the industry’s statistics have changed and its businesses have…
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Continue reading →: Part 2: The Past, Present & Future of the Wedding IndustryNote: This is Part 2 of a three-part series about the Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry. These posts were written in 2016 and represent a snapshot of the industry and my thoughts at that time. While some of the industry’s statistics have changed and its businesses have…
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Continue reading →: Part 1: The Past, Present & Future of the Wedding IndustryNote: This is Part 1 of a three-part series about the Past, Present & Future of the Wedding Industry. These posts were written in 2016 and represent a snapshot of the industry and my thoughts at that time. While some of the industry’s statistics have changed and its businesses have…
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Continue reading →: 7 Lessons Learned from our Partnership with NickelodeonToday, Punchbowl announced the 2016 ‘Characters Kids Love’ collection. You can read the full press release here. I thought I would take a few minutes to share some of what I’ve learned from working with Nickelodeon, one of the key partners mentioned in the news release. First a bit of background:…
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Continue reading →: Do You Really Need An App For That?Did you get a new iOS or Android device for the holidays this year? The holiday season is the high-water mark for sales of new devices, and Christmas is the day of the year that has the highest number of new device activations and app installs. In fact, there were…
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.
