Tag: Reviews

Steve showing us the Noni plant on his family farm

The Day I Got Rejected By A Noni Farm (And Why It’s The Most Brilliant Marketing I’ve Ever Seen)

So there I was, standing on a noni farm in Kaua’i, watching my entire understanding of business marketing crumble like a stale cookie. Steve, the founder, shared his journey of turning a little-known Polynesian superfruit into a thriving family business. They’ve mastered the art of making noni palatable while keeping its health benefits intact—something no one else has achieved. But here’s the kicker: they turned down Whole Foods and affiliate programs, claiming they have “too many customers.” Intrigued? Discover the genius behind Real Noni and the marketing lessons that will change how you think about business.

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Miranda Priestly wasn’t the villain. She was the human cost of excellence.

That’s All

What The Devil Wears Prada Taught Me About Leadership, Standards, and the Cost of Excellence The older I get, the more I root for the villains in business movies. Hollywood would probably cancel me for saying that, but I can’t help it. Yesterday, my wife and daughter wanted to watch

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Chop Wood Carry Water

I am a part of an AdvoCare mind and body improvement program and I was challenged to create a video for a Facebook group, based on a book we are reading. The book is called Chop Wood Carry Water, by Joshua Medcalf. Guided by “Akira-sensei,” John comes to realize the

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District 9 Was Ahead Of Its Time

So I was going over some old journal entries today and I stumbled on this one here. I decided to post it and see what you all think. Feel free to chime in with your comments. Saturday 8/29/09 Saw District 9…. great movie! I loved the setting: Johannesburg, South Africa.

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