November 2010
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10 Things about Me.
Ya know what? I’m getting tired of talking to so many people who’ve been manipulated by the media and the govermnent; those who have been forced into what my friend Jeremy calls, Zombie Sheep. They have a fear of being categorized, fear of being called racist, fear of being politically incorrect and generally fearful of what others think; so fearful in fact that they have turned...
June 2010
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Business Advice Worth Re-Tweeting
Consider these points I’ve learned from owning a successful Deli for decades. I’ve posted this before but lately I’m getting the consensus that it needs to be read again, especially by would-be start-ups.
What’s key is detecting trends and what customers want now and what they are leaning towards next, then getting there first and doing it the best and the NICEST....
April 2010
2 posts
#MyForbesIdea
#MyForbesIdea would be to come up with the best Slogan Tweet that Forbes itself could put forth for its own promotion.
1. It would have to be exactly 140 Characters
2. It would have to be timless and usable forever.
3. It would have to Start and end with the word Forbes.
Example: Forbes will help you plan your day, Forbes helps leaders lead the way, Forbes is business, Forbes is play and...
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Ramapo College Student Interviews Gerald @ The...
ANISFIELD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
INTERVIEWING Gerald J Daniele: Owner The Great Wazu of E. Hanover, NJ
The Business
· What exactly does your business do?
· The Great Wazu is a restaurant that provides high quality breakfast, lunch and dinner. We specialize in delicious submarine sandwiches, gourmet salads and grilled items as well.
· How did the idea for your business come...
March 2010
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Salespeople and Bluetooth : Rude
There’s a time and place for everything. This includes using Bluetooth technology. Although talking on the phone has been proven to inhibit ones ability to drive, even when using a Bluetooth, it’s decidedly better than using a conventional phone. Bluetooth is also good for talking on the phone while unloading a truck, raking the leaves, shoveling snow, exercising, and while...
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Subs: The Perfect Food?
Recently, I was going through my son’s old homework papers from a few years ago. He’s 9 now. We save most of his homework and drawings and then pick and choose what we might want to put inside his scrapbook. Fishing though the large pile we came across a homework sheet entitled, “The Four Food Groups”. It seemed like one of the mini milestones of learning so I pulled it...
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Sound Advice: Be Who You Are.
Ya know what, don’t think so much.
You only have one life.
Live it the way you want to.
No one can live it for you.
You are bombarded with information.
It’s your right not to listen to it.
If you want a simple life
keep it simple.
If you want to be popular
get ready for the challenge
of pleasing everyone.
Be who you are.
People would rather be with
someone odd and true
than with a...
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Ya Never Know Who You're Talking To...
I was talking to a friend of mine, Seay Ruizy (@SeanRuizy Twitter). I’ll tell you what I took away from his story with a story of my own. Years ago I used to go to the range to hit golf balls. This maintanence guy dressed in green coveralls would always give me tips on how to hit the ball. I’d see him raking, painting, mulching and mowing but mostly he’d be watching. I figured...
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Get to Know Your Tuna Fish.
When I’m in the mood for a really good tuna salad sandwich, and I’m NOT by my own restaurant; I don’t get one. Do I sound stuck up? Perhaps, but I’ll tell you why. Tuna happens to be my number one best selling sandwich by over a 2:1 ratio, and mind you, I only use Boarshead and Thumann’s deli meats for the rest of the sandwiches I sell. Those 2 brands are the highest quality in my mind and I pay...
So You Think You're Going to Succeed in Business?
Consider these points I’ve learned from owning a successful Deli for decades.What’s king is detecting trends and what customers want now and what they are leaning towards next, then getting there first and doing it the best and the NICEST. Teaching customers about what you sell and why its the best. If you don’t tell them THEY WON’T KNOW any better, unfortunately. Finding...
Organic Cotton by Joy Organics
Check out this video and learn from my friends at Joy Organics, Leslie and Vickie. http://videos.nj.com/star-ledger/2010/03/organic_cotton_101.html#comment-form
Response to Sean Ruizy "What I Discovered"
Great post, Sean. You probably haven’t noticed but I only follow a few people, but I know who’s worth following. Ya know, behind closed doors many people have miserable lives. I’m glad that you decided to make every customer’s experience as pleasant as it could be for them, and in turn, for you. Do you realize that you might have been the only bright spot in the day for...
My Visit with Vaynermedia and Gary Vee
Ya know, I never really even heard of Gary Vaynerchuk until like a few short months ago. Occasionally, I’d come across this “Wine Guy” on the television but thought nothing of it. Maybe there were stories about him on the networks, or maybe he was in the news…I don’t really remember. One day a friend of mine, John showed me a video of him on his computer though and...
February 2010
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