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It’s now or never. 🎶 #wednesdaywisdom On today’s date, in 1977, Elvis Presley performed for the last time. The legendary singer performed at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana, in what would become his last performance While we shouldn’t live in fear about missing opportunities, today’s history factoid offers a great reminder to sieze (and enjoy) the opportunities you have when you have them. For those of us in sales, that moment is upon us this week: we can embrace every opportunity as if it's our last. Channel the urgency of Elvis Presley's timeless lyric, "It's now or never." Don't wait for a better time or the perfect conditions; the perfect moment is now. We can take decisive action, engage with our clients passionately, and close those deals with unwavering determination. Success can hinge on the ability to act swiftly and seize the moment. #thisdayinhistory #endofthequarter #motivation #sales

This is why my career is like Harry Styles’…and why yours might be more Taylor Swift 👇 Two ways to grow: 𝟭) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 🎵 The first artist to become a billionaire from music and performing rights alone 🕹️ After re-recording her albums she now owns and controls the supply ↕️ This is all about 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 - doubling down on your area of expertise 🧑🔬 Become an expert in your field and then occupy different positions within that same field 🚀 This is the classic ‘shop-floor to CEO’ path 𝟮) 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 📺 Styles has moved from music to film to fashion 🕺He is well diversified, but all within complimentary verticals (media, entertainment, fashion) ↔️ This is 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 - leveraging your expertise into adjacent fields 🦸 Become an expert and then use that experience across other companies and industries 🚀 This is the classic portfolio career Neither is right or wrong. Both can lead to success, both carry risks. I’m chasing down the Styles strategy, minus the high-heeled boots. Pick your battle…

This analogy on creating + teams is spot on. Ideas are everywhere. Making them real is where the real effort lies. Making them great takes creative collision, grit, and intentional conflict. People coming together around a common goal, applying their talents, and fighting for something amazing. #teamwork #design #stevejobs #apple #ideas

Thought for Today - The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it. James Baldwin In the grand tapestry of the world, each of us is a unique thread, vibrant and irreplaceable. Yet, finding the exact spot where we weave ourselves into the larger pattern can feel like an elusive quest. Sometimes, the spaces that seem made for us don’t quite fit, and that's because they are not ours to fill. We are not meant to squeeze into pre-existing molds; we are here to create our own. It’s a powerful act to craft the spaces where our spirits resonate with a sense of belonging. This isn't about altering the essence of who we are to fit the world, but about shaping the world to embrace our essence. It's about building the communities, the companies, the relationships in which our truest selves are not just welcomed, but essential. When we find that our fit is not found, but forged, we realize our potential as pioneers of our own paths. We are the architects of the environments that will cradle our ambitions and nurture our talents. It’s the understanding that the right place for us doesn’t just happen—it’s lovingly and intently constructed through our visions and actions. So let us take up the tools of courage, vision, and action. Let’s build places of inclusion, innovation, and inspiration. Places where diversity isn't just accepted, but celebrated. Places where our unique abilities find purpose and our passions find play. Here's to the creators, the builders, the dreamers who understand that to find their fit, they must make it. Let’s roll up our sleeves and craft the spaces where we, and others like us, will not only fit but flourish. Let’s create not just the place where we’ll fit, but the place where we’ll belong and thrive. #thoughtfortheday #thoughtfortoday #motivation https://lnkd.in/eJX6G4JH

From live concerts to life's stage. This is how high-achievers amplify your success journey.

A week into August and we're off to the races! Sales are up 43%, gross profit is up 34%, and we just completed our first in-store exhibit launch featuring a fantastic local artist. The online blackout is just about to end, so we'll have the remaining pieces available for online shopping this weekend. August is our second to last month, that we don't have any brick-and-mortar #analytics to compare against which is a really interesting place to be. What we can say, with comparative #analysis in place, is that Total Sales for Q2 were up 129%, Gross Profit was up 185%, and Gross Margin increased 16%. Translation: we're in full #growthmode. Summer is supposed to be a 'down' period for brick-and-mortar, especially coming out of COVID as we all return back to normal travel plans, evening plans, weekend plans... we just start making plans! That said, we saw fantastic growth over the summer with increased traffic during the week, as those who could travel began to do so AND included Bubble Wrapp in their plans. We saw visitors from Denver, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Minneapolis, Chicago, Springfield, Nashville, Boston, New York, LA, Seattle, San Francisco, Dallas, and Atlanta among the household names that immediate generate wide-eye responses. The #nocoastclub saw visitors from 3 coasts, plus some friends from overseas. What a summer it was! We've added +1 to our in-store headcount, growing to 4 employees i.e. Bubble Wrappers that are actively helping sustain our growth. We have folx bringing their experience in personnel management, agency work including graphic design, photography, and importantly #socialmedia. Digital Native does not equal TikTok proficiency, so we've brought on help to make this area of the business just as successful as our ecommerce and in-store channels. Time to get these headshots taken and introduce the team to everyone else :) See y'all next time! https://lnkd.in/gabW2Vxx

Amidst the flurry of reactions to Alicia Keys's performance at Super Bowl LVIII, both praise and criticism abound. Yet, as branding aficionados, what insights can we glean from this spectacle? What stands out is Keys's remarkable ability to uphold her personal brand over two decades, maintaining authenticity in her craft. Her brand essence resonates through her melodic tones, her affinity for pianos, and her unapologetic embrace of her natural beauty, epitomized by her choice of sporting box braids on one of the grandest stages, THE Super Bowl. In representing well for the 47% of women tuning into the game, she sends a potent message: authenticity breeds resonance and connection. Alicia Keys demonstrates that success doesn't necessitate sacrificing one's true self. She refuses to cloak her unique voice with autotune or rely on pre-recorded vocals, opting instead to showcase her raw talent. Her willingness to push boundaries, such as playing two pianos simultaneously, exemplifies her commitment to artistic evolution. In essence, her journey underscores a vital lesson: irrespective of fame or stature, the pinnacle of success lies in remaining true to oneself. Keys's unwavering authenticity serves as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us all to embrace our individuality and strive for greatness on our own terms. - - #ownyourauthenticity #Thisisopulence #herluxury

In the words of contemporary philosopher Jay-Z "photoshoot fresh, looking like wealth, I'm 'bout to call the paparazzi on myself..." Let me throw a few names out for ypu. Jamie Dimon, Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, AOC, Donald Trump, Clarence Thomas, and Mark Cuban. You've heard of every one of those people and not a single one of them are in the entertainment industry. Well... that depends on your position on American politics. Lately it's been more entertainment than it probably should be. My point is these are all individuals the average American has heard of. You know what affordable housing doesn't have... A celebrity. No big public personalities. Nobody that people associate with our industry. That's an actual problem. Because if there is nobody that the broader public associates with our industry, then the broader public doesn't care about our industry. Celebriries can get people to listen to our challenges, to rally behind our collective causes, and get people interested in our work. We need a Ye, or an Elon Musk, or anyone with a personality and the ability to string together a reasonably understandable sentence. We need someone for people to listen to... Or at least someone for people to make fun of. I'll settle for someone we can collectively be offended by lol. But we need someone. #affordablehousing #lihtc #publichousing #celebrity #notable

Decisions about people are made in the first 10 seconds. What can you do to maximize your impression…..

Why so few Black Cowboys in ads? —— With #Pharrell showcasing Western Wear in the latest #louisvuitton collection, all the buzz is about #blackcowboys. In an interview, Pharrell rightly brings attention to the historical fact that the original American Cowboys were people of color— Black Americans and Indigenous people. I have always felt as a #westernphotographer that I had a responsibility to honor this. In this #lifestylecommercial I directed for Boot Barn, from the beginning I knew I wanted to tell a meaningful story that showcased Black Cowboys in the dignified light they deserve. Black Cowboys are crucial to an accurate depiction of Western Lifestyle. It’s important that Western brands & advertisers understand their responsibility to include people of color. And not just when it's in vogue because Louis Vuitton did it. Because it's the right thing to do. Because life is better when we include all our friends. And the world is a better place when all children see themselves positively represented in media. —— Starring Marcus Mitchell & Brandon Alexander Directed by Seth Stern Cinematography by Eric Turcios Creative, Production, and Post by Super Rad Studio #advertising #marketing #digitalmarketing