Suppose it’s just not even 20 years ago and you’ve built Prodigy. You and Compuserve pretty much dominate the on-line world through your dial-in walled gardens. There’s this new kid on the block – America On Line – who is off on the horizon and the three of you are all running what I like to call the “peep show” model: the longer users stay connected, the longer the meter runs and the more you take in. Great business. Until it wasn’t. Continue reading
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Asking Dumb Questions Is Good For You
I start many business conversations with an apology. Usually it’s because I’m about to ask a question that, to an expert, might demonstrate a lack of understanding about a topic. That’s an accurate interpretation. The thing is, that’s sort of my job. I ask dumb questions and I’m not afraid to let someone know I don’t know it all. Now let me tell you why you need to do this too. Continue reading
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Investing In People, Not Companies
I see that my old friends at the NHL have added more pieces to their dealings with Cisco. The relationship covers a lot of areas, as you’ll see in a minute, and I know each party has the potential to get a lot out of it. Bravo! The two companies have had business dealings for several years and this latest renewal is testament that the partnership is working well. Of course, it didn’t start out being this multi-dimensional. Maybe you’d like a little insight as to how it got going? It might be instructive in your business dealings. Continue reading
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