Graduating from Promoter to Music Executive with Milan Ackerman
This week I got the chance to sit down with Milan Ackerman, VP of 36Brickhouse. Their client roster includes Waka Flocka Flame, Southside, Azizi Gibson, Our Neon Dreams, and Ben G. Milan has been a driving force in expanding his clients music into new verticals outside of entertainment. During the course of the interview we …
5 Mistakes That Could Easily Derail Your Career
DURING THE GREAT RECESSION, WHEN HUGE LAYOFFS AND FREQUENT DOWNSIZINGS WERE THE GENERAL ORDER OF THE DAY FOR MANY, MANY EMPLOYERS, literally millions of men and women were in constant, sometimes paralyzing fear that the next “heads” on “the chopping block” could quickly and easily end up being their own.
Thank goodness, now that hiring …
Recruiting Employees Who Win
In business, the companies that hire the best employees are the companies that win. This concept sounds simple, executing on it is an entirely different story. Despite more efficient job ad targeting and increased usage of social recruiting, hiring “difference makers” is – and always has been – a tall sales order.
It’s basic recruiting …
When curve balls are thrown at you seize control
Almost always there exists a way around troublesome situations, and it’s up to us to take action. But before hasty actions are taken, pause to consider the options.
Confer with your better friends as to how they might handle similar situations. Over time, make it a habit to take the time to frequently update one …
Defining Your Brand’s Values
Every brand needs core values. The good news is, your brand already has values. Each member of your team is bringing their values to the work that they do every day. Companies benefit from clearly defined values because it provides a guideline for the decisions you make and how your business should operate.
So take …
7 Tools from Google to Boost Your Brand
Want to boost your brand and elevate your online exposure? Google offers an arsenal of tools to make it possible. Some of these services are well known, while others are a bit obscure. What they all have in common is that they can make a big difference in how your company is seen online.
7…Secrets to a Successful Name for Your Personal Brand
Many of the most iconic brands around the world seemingly have little in common, especially if they’re operating in vastly different industries. However, under the surface there is one thing that links them – their understanding of what’s in a name.
In this article, we’ll look at a few of the things that startups should …
David Grutman: Bartending in Aventura to the King of South Beach Nightlife
Last week I got the opportunity to chat with David Grutman, one of the founding partners of Miami Marketing Group; the company behind the top Miami nightclubs LIV, STORY, and LIV Sun Life Stadium. Over the course of this interview we will get insight into moving up the ranks of South Beach nightlife, relationship management, …
Making a Name for Your Personal Brand
In a time where virtually every word imaginable has been used in the creation of a brand name, many entrepreneurs and business owners are finding it difficult to get ahead. The fact is that startups now have to compete on a global scale, increasing the odds of there being some heavy competition against your personal …
Why Traditional Recruiting Methods Fail
The amount of time, effort and frustration companies go through to find reliable, intelligent recruiting assistance is astronomical.
Over the years, the majority of hiring companies bounce from one recruitment company to another, unable to gauge the real reason behind their inability to find effective staffing assistance.
Naturally, they wonder what the driver behind their …