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  • May 20th, 2013

    Top 3 Reasons to Have a Passion Outside of Work (as an Entrepreneur)

    I think it’s really important to be great at something outside of the day-to-day routine. For me it’s bike tech. Honestly, I’m probably as smart in (mountain) bike technology as I am in automotive and consumer technology. Something you can brag about that doesn’t involve a paycheck: In the day-to-day operations as an entrepreneur, everything

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  • April 29th, 2013

    3 Tips for Mute Button Etiquette on a Conference Call

    Do you rock the mute button on conference calls? Here are 3 thoughts: Function: The first thing you should do when dialing into a conference call is hit the mute button. There’s nothing worse than getting on a conference call and hearing the sounds of the freeway behind you. I consider this using the mute

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  • April 8th, 2013

    5 Vegas Tradeshow Travel Tips for Young Professionals

    I just got back from a quick weekend trip to NAB in Vegas. I’m pretty sure I’ve been to Vegas about 25 times the last 10 years, with a mix of business and pleasure (and sometimes both) This list is for people that have been to Vegas and already know the basics: Multiple Exit Strategies

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  • January 6th, 2013

    College Marching Band Inspires Branding for Livio, and it works!

    Well CES has already started for me. I picked up my first two business cards before I left DTW. First was a guy from an OEM we already know. Second was from another supplier. And sure enough I’m sitting next to a guy from an infotainment company. Kind of crazy how CES works out. Last

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