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I believe most people would agree that reality television sucks. Then why do we continue to see shitty reality television premise after shitty reality television premise?
Because even though from the artistic perspective it sucks (the part inside of all of that makes us care about a story, a painting, a song…) as a business model, [...]
An Asian-cuisine restaurant recently sent out a mailing.
The envelope is the coupon, as indicated by the stamp.
Inside the envelope is their menu.
Why not design the coupon into the menu? Then include a place for postage, stamp permit, address etc. on the menu?
It’d save the paper, save the cost, and save the labor (stamping envelopes, stuffing [...]
What are your options when you can’t control the flow of information?
You can try harder to hide it (not a good idea - and harder and harder to do.)
Or you can become completely transparent.
What are the downsides?
You expose your flaws and your indiscretions.
When you’re weak, and you give into your weakness, people will know.
The upsides?
You [...]
“I think with a lot of Asian restaurants, there’s a communication barrier, so it’s impossible to get the high level of service you want… A lot of Americans, going into an Asian restaurant, would be intimidated by the fact they don’t know anything.”
I’d like to see more authentic Asian- and Asian-fusion restaurants succeed on a [...]
“I’m trying to break away from the concept of an album. What is an album when you put 12 songs on iTunes and people can pick at it like scabs?” will.i.am, frontman for Black Eyed Peas, said in an interview with Billboard.com. “That’s not an album. There is no album anymore.”
Hence, BEP’s latest project, The [...]
If I had youtube videos when I was 8, I’m convinced I’d be a great soccer player. Or at least, better than the sub-par player I am today.
I’d watch those videos, accessible at anytime of day, over and over again. Then I’d go outside and copy his moves. I’d practice them, knowing that’s what I [...]
I’ve found three kinds of good workers:
1. The worker who does whatever you ask. You see her not doing anything, ask her to stock this item or wipe that counter, and she’ll get it done. She’ll do it with a smile, and afterwards, she’ll be happy she contributed to the team.
2. The worker who does [...]
Quiznos launched their $4 “Tasty Torpedos” campaign, taking direct aim at Subway’s “$5 Footlongs.” The effect of undercutting the largest subway chain has yet to be seen, but Quiznos hopes the campaign will help regain some of their market share.
But where does price differentiation ultimately take you?
Take (Americanized) Chinese food as a case study.
When [...]
Generosity is a sticking point. It’s a quality everyone remembers, because one, it’s in scarce supply, and two, it’s difficult to fake.
Generosity doesn’t mean you’re lavish and decadent with your spending. Generosity encompasses more than money. You can be generous with your time, your interest, your effort.
Be a generous person. People will remember it.
Today, [...]
What if you offer a flawed product? How do you handle your mistake?
I made a Cosmopolitan for a group of three women. It came out the color of rose quartz. Because I didn’t know any better, I garnished it with a cherry, and served.
Martin did a double-take when he saw the color. “That’s a [...]
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