The $7 Popcorn Trick
Last Saturday, I took my kids to the movies. At the concession stand, I was struck by the pricing structure for popcorn: Small: $7.00 Regular: $8.75 Large: $9.25 I found
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Last Saturday, I took my kids to the movies. At the concession stand, I was struck by the pricing structure for popcorn: Small: $7.00 Regular: $8.75 Large: $9.25 I found
Last night’s U.S. vice presidential debate left many viewers unsatisfied, with opinions split largely along partisan lines. As I watched, I kept attuned to the pivotal role of the moderator
I’m always amazed at the lean product mix at Costco. At first glance, you might think it’s just about maximizing their limited shelf space. But dig a little deeper, and
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The small city where I live is home to Canada’s largest outdoor market. This morning, my wife and I went there, as we love to do on Saturdays — especially during
I’ve been working with a B2B client that sells a 100% recycled product to the construction industry. What’s fascinating is how this sustainability angle has become a powerful door-opener, granting
I’ve got three Post-it notes stuck to my computer screen right now, so I know it’s going to be a busy day. In the digital way I do things, they’re
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Ever wonder how some innovators seem to pull game-changing ideas out of thin air?
Here’s their secret: They don’t.
Instead, they’re masters of observation. They see the world not as