It was late fall of 2003. The Democratic primary for the 2004 election was about to get underway. The camera crews were in place. The reporters ready. The stage was set.
Fair Game 004: Bob Duck, Great American Duck Race
Originally published March 23, 2018.
In January, Sara and I had time to catch up with Bob & Kathy Duck of the Great American Duck Race. I took a minute to sit down and interview Bob and found out how he built a post-military career around duck racing. Yes. Duck racing.
Fair Game 003: 10 Minutes Every University President Needs to Hear
Originally published March 20, 2018.
In February I spoke at my alma mater, Eastern New Mexico University. During the Q&A I had an exchange with a university staff member. I told him exactly why I, as an alumnus, had never given a penny in support of the university and how they could take that information and multiply their alumni and endowment support by 3x or more over the next 5-10 years.
In context, this was directed toward universities. Realistically it can absolutely apply to your business or brand as well. Enjoy!
Fair Game 002: Scott Tindle, Entreprenuer
Originally published May 19, 2018
On today's episode, I'm in Mobile, Alabama. I sit down at the historic fort for a discussion with Scott Tindle, former fair manager of the Greater Gulf State Fair and current CEO of Gulf Coast Ducks. We talk hospitality & tourism, the fair industry and duck boat tours. PLUS - the advice Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave him during an appearance on Shark Tank.
Fair Game 001: Putting in the Work
Originally published March 18, 2018
During the 2017 Arizona Fairs Association Convention, I took a minute on my way to dinner to share my thoughts around people who have opinions about social media marketing while not actually being practitioners of the craft.
Specifically, I believe it's foolish for people to have an opinion around social media marketing when they've never deployed advertising in that space. If you're not a practitioner, please, skip having an opinion and instead download these apps and begin testing them out.
You'll never know how they work if you don't taste them.
