It’s the height of baseball season so of course I’m just getting around to reading Joe Torre‘s book. Aside from the fact that it’s an amazing tale of how screwed up baseball was by steroids several years ago, there is a theme that goes through it which is one of the critical business lessons many folks have yet to learn. Continue reading
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Woodstock
I was at Camp Greylock 40 years ago when a half million of “you kids” (Max Yasgur‘s term) got together and showed the world that things were changing yet again. Those of you old enough will remember how turbulent and divisive a time it was. Dr. King and Bobby and been killed, Vietnam was raging, there were frequent violent demonstrations in the streets of our country. But for three days, were saw what was possible with an open mind. Continue reading
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Sidemen
Ever seen your favorite band and there appear to be a few extra members on the stage? Or maybe your favorite band isn’t a “band” but an individual performer who’s up there surrounded by a nameless, faceless bunch of musicians. Either way, you’ve been exposed to some of the most important role players in the music business: sidemen. Of course, we have them in business too! Continue reading
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