Faces of Roundpeg: The Boy Band
They had many nicknames in the Indy business community, but to us they will always be The Boy Band. An unlikely duo, Jay Mattingly and Taylor Brough shared a sense of fun and a passion for what they did which allowed them to find a collaborative rhythm. As solo artists they brought dramatically different backgrounds, skills and personality styles to Roundpeg. Taylor was the quiet one. He would often hesitate, thinking carefully about what he wanted to say. When he spoke up, it was worth paying attention. After three years of working together, he could read my mind and my...
read moreMoments
They say there are two kinds of people in this world: “things” people and “moments” people. Things people are driven by the pursuit of objects and status symbols. Moments people don’t see a price, they see a potential memory. Neither is wrong, the two views are simply different. In truth, most folks start out as “things” people…why else would so many kids love Christmas morning? But as we age, the value of material things fades, and time with the ones we love starts to matter much more. I’ll be honest, I’ve always been entrenched firmly in the “things” camp. I like to...
read moreNext Big Thing, Episode 2: Alex Baker
Recently I sat down with Alex Baker, Chief Executive at Infinistorm. Alex has a passion for technology and every time I speak with him I learn about new ways businesses can leverage technological advances. As I caught up with Alex in a very noisy coffee shop, he was very excited to talk about “virtualization”. While large corporations have taken advantage virtualization for several years, it is now a viable alternative for smaller businesses, which make up the core of both Alex’s (and our) clientele. Some of the advantages Alex highlights are: Energy savings Increased...
read moreMarketing is a Science, Not an Art
Recently, I had the opportunity to hear Barb Gilles from Google speak to the Indianapolis BMA chapter. Barb’s lecture covered the changing business marketing environment. Her overarching message: business buyers aren’t buying at the traditional “Moment of Truth” (say, when you’re standing in the grocery aisle deciding which toothpaste to purchase). With the wealth of information online Barb contends the new moment of truth is now far earlier in the buying process. As a result of the shift in the moment of truth, companies need to change the way they...
read moreMy First Time
I still remember everything about that day; what I wore, what I felt, and what I was thinking. I felt a vague sense of panic as I thought I might mess something up. My heart was pounding, and my mind was blank. For a brief second I closed my eyes. When I opened them again, everyone was still staring at me. It was at that precise moment I realized I was ready for this. I took a deep breath and I started … to talk. I am pretty sure when anyone conducts their first seminar it is a nerve wracking experience; mine sure was! At the same time, I LOVE people and I love...
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