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Truly Funny |  Brothers
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Truly Funny |  Brothers

By Tim McCarthy

March 3, 2025

Truly Funny: Brothers My two brothers, Miller and Terry, were very fiery personalities, often hanging on the precipice of fistfights. They were also quick witted and funny. During one dinner...
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The Demon of Unrest
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The Demon of Unrest

By Erik Larson

March 3, 2025

Book of The Month: “The Demon of Unrest”, by Erik Larson Larson adds great research to his ability as a great storyteller. He makes actual history more interesting. While it...
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Connection is Powerful
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Connection is Powerful

By Seth Godin

March 3, 2025

“The smartphone is the most expensive device most people own, and the one they use the most. Here’s everything you can’t have, can’t afford and won’t get, right here. Here’s...
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Kindness Makes Money
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Kindness Makes Money

By Tim McCarthy

March 3, 2025

It startled me even as these words came out of my mouth. And the students at Ohio State's Fisher Business school would not let me get away without proof. Here’s...
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Dark Star
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Dark Star

By Crosby Stills and Nash

February 27, 2025

Editor’s note: The last few years I’ve enjoyed digging more deeply into my favorite band of all time. In doing so, I’m getting back to some of their more obscure...
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Truly Funny |  Notre Dame Game
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Truly Funny |  Notre Dame Game

By Tim McCarthy

February 3, 2025

Truly Funny: Notre Dame Game This year’s college title game between Notre Dame and Ohio State brought back memories of my eldest brother, Bill, avid Irish fan inviting his little...
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I Moved Your Cheese
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I Moved Your Cheese

By Deepak Malhotra

February 3, 2025

Book of The Month: “I Moved Your Cheese”, by Deepak Malhotra Editor’s note: Each Christmas my dear friend, Sister Maureen Burke, gives me brain food, usually more than one book....
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Learned to Do
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Learned to Do

By Deepak Malhotra

February 3, 2025

“You, Zed, are asking them to be. But they have only learned to do ." ---Deepak Malhotra, from “I Moved Your Cheese”
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The Three Levels of Risk
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The Three Levels of Risk

By Tim McCarthy

February 3, 2025

Editor's note:  I'm asking forgiveness from Mardy Grothe, whose first and last names I misspelled when citing his wonderful quote blog,  www.drmardy.com , last month. Risk is an interesting topic,...
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Little Blue
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Little Blue

By Jacob Collier

January 28, 2025

Editor’s note: I’ve played this many times since my sister, Felicia, shared it with me. Beautiful acoustic guitar playing, a virtuoso soloist, haunting voices in the choir and good camera...
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Talk with Tim Ep. 5 Character Lending
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Talk with Tim Ep. 5 Character Lending

January 27, 2025

Before diving into marketing, Ron Mattocks and I take a step back to talk about my journey—how I built, sold, and reinvented businesses, and why I now spend my time...
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Talk with Tim Ep. 4 The List
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Talk with Tim Ep. 4 The List

January 27, 2025

A good list isn’t just a collection of names—it’s your biggest marketing advantage. In this episode of Talk with Tim, I break down how to identify the right customers, focus...
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Talk with Tim Ep. 3 Distilling Numbers
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Talk with Tim Ep. 3 Distilling Numbers

January 27, 2025

Numbers matter, but which ones should you actually track? In this episode of Talk with Tim, Ron Mattocks and I break down how to cut through the noise, focus on...
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Talk with Tim Ep. 2 Define the Need Then Fill it
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Talk with Tim Ep. 2 Define the Need Then Fill it

January 27, 2025

Marketing isn’t about throwing ideas into the wind and hoping something sticks. It starts with defining the need, building your list, and knowing exactly who you’re trying to reach. In...
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Talk with Tim Ep. 1: Marketing as a Business Discipline
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Talk with Tim Ep. 1: Marketing as a Business Discipline

January 27, 2025

Marketing isn’t about making things look pretty—it’s about knowing your customers and giving them what they actually need. In this episode of Talk with Tim, I sit down with Ron...
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Hope for a Great Sea-Change
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Hope for a Great Sea-Change

By Seamus Heaney

December 30, 2024

"So hope for a great sea-change On the far side of revenge. Believe that a further shore Is reachable from here. Believe in miracles And cures and healing wells. Hope...
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I am Pilgrim
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I am Pilgrim

By Terry Hayes

December 30, 2024

Book of The Month: "I am Pilgrim" by Terry Hayes Editor’s note: I love mysteries and thrillers that are deep, filled with varied characters, cover the world with fast-paced portrayals...
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Truly Funny |  Question
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Truly Funny |  Question

By Tim McCarthy

December 30, 2024

Truly Funny: Question Over the years, quips that make me laugh end up being part of my common responses. I was in my first job in politics when I turned...
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Truly Funny |  Calculating Fees
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Truly Funny |  Calculating Fees

By Tim McCarthy

December 2, 2024

Truly Funny: Calculating Fees During the days ad agencies were transforming from commission-based to fee-based compensation, we asked the chairman of our ad agency how he calculated the fees we...
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Live Learn
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Live Learn

By The California Honeydrops

December 2, 2024

Song of the Month:  “Live Learn” by The California Honeydrops Editor’s note: Thanks to son, Kevin, for turning me on to this obscure band. This song represents their style well,...
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Wake Up, Get Up
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Wake Up, Get Up

By Sal LeCesse

December 2, 2024

“If you wake up, get up. If you get up, do something”. ---Sal LeCesse
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