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Getting into the minds of children …
Family & Friends, CommunityThe babies had lots of stories today from their trip to Florida. Caius apparently had to prove he is king of the hill before getting into his Hulk story. We talked Legos, Marvel, Star Wars and lots of cool stuff ... you know, the important things…
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PR crisis management steered horribly wrong
KP brandingWhen your small business is working through a PR crisis, commonsense goes a long way to doing the right thing. Just make sure you use the right person's commonsense. The one that got you in this situation is probably not the 'right person'.I'm…
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The marketing brain never stops
KP brandingMarketing never stops. There are always quick things you can do to reach your audience that the next Jack-n-Jill are not doing. Spend the few minutes going above and beyond; it's not that difficult.
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What do you know about your cloud storage provider?
KP brandingWhen selecting the right cloud provider for your business, it's important you ask how and where your data is stored and the ways they are set up to work with you.Where Are You Storing Our Data?How Often Do You Perform Backups?Do You Offer Third-Party…
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Are you ready for higher menu prices?
Digital MarketingThe conversations inside restaurants are not 'if' but 'how much' to raise menu prices to accommodate the increase in wages. Are consumers okay with this?
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Microtransit is soon a reality?
Family & Friends, CommunityCan public transit organizations fill the void where large-frame buses and ride-sharing platforms like Uber and Lyft cannot provide service?
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It’s chill time in East Beach
Family & Friends, Community
Happy Sunday, fellas. I’m declaring this a no-work evening. And for those of you that know us, know that’s a big deal. #CAOBones @CAOCigars @Sonos
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (7 of 7)
KP brandingOne of my favorite books. It took me several reads and a few years to understand it fully, but my Dad was right (of course)! 7 of 7: "Sharpen the saw."6 of 7: "Synergize."5 of 7: "Seek first to understand, then to be understood."4 of 7: "Think…
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Saturdays are made for ice cream
Family & Friends, Community
No matter what, ice cream is a requirement with Poppie & GCole. Thanks, Lolly’s Creamery. #grandbabiesrock
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (6 of 7)
KP brandingOne of my favorite books. It took me several reads and a few years to understand it fully, but my Dad was right (of course)! 6 of 7: "Synergize."5 of 7: "Seek first to understand, then to be understood."4 of 7: "Think win-win."3 of 7: "Put…
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Summer Saturdays
Family & Friends, Community
When we hit the pool at 8:30am because we were awake at 5am, we’re guaranteed to have the oasis to ourselves. #grandbabiesrock
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Heaven on Earth
Family & Friends, Community
In case you were wondering, this is what heaven looks like! #grandbabiesrock
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (5 of 7)
KP brandingOne of my favorite books. It took me several reads and a few years to understand it fully, but my Dad was right (of course)! 5 of 7: "Seek first to understand, then to be understood."4 of 7: "Think win-win."3 of 7: "Put first things first."2…
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (4 of 7)
KP brandingOne of my favorite books. It took me several reads and a few years to understand it fully, but my Dad was right (of course)! 4 of 7: "Think win-win."3 of 7: "Put first things first."2 of 7: "Begin with the end in mind."1 of 7: "Be proactiv…
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Relying on old reliable
Brain DumpThe 12-month experiment is over. The MacBook is fun, but not fun enough. The MacBook is easy, but not easy enough.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (3 of 7)
KP brandingOne of my favorite books. It took me several reads and a few years to understand it fully, but my Dad was right (of course)! 3 of 7: "Put first things first."2 of 7: "Begin with the end in mind."1 of 7: "Be proactive."
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (2 of 7)
KP brandingOne of my favorite books. It took me several reads and a few years to understand it fully, but my Dad was right (of course)! 2 of 7: "Begin with the end in mind."1 of 7: "Be proactive."
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1 of 7)
KP brandingOne of my favorite books. It took me several reads and a few years to understand it fully, but my Dad was right (of course)! 1 of 7: "Be proactive."
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iMessages on Windows 10?
KP branding
It’s really irritating that I can’t get my iMessages on a Windows 10 laptop. Has anyone had any luck making this happen?
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Exploring Cocoa Beach Pier
Family & Friends, CommunityOn day three of our Daytona Beach vacation, we ventured down to Cocoa Beach Pier, about an hour below Daytona. The pier itself was awesome. We had cocktails at Rikki Tiki Hut at the end of the pier extended out into the Atlantic Ocean. The views…
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Vaca begins
Family & Friends, Community
We finally made it to rainy Daytona Beach. But, who cares. Daiquiris on the beach have kickstarted us.
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Flyin’ COVID
Family & Friends, Community
When you must fly during COVID, it may as well be to a semi tropical destination, in first class, and totally obliterated. Bloody Marys will do the trick.
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Lack of technology skills in hospitality
KP branding
Interesting stat. What does this actually mean? “32% of hoteliers cite the lack of skilled technology expertise internally as a top tech challenge.”*
We need stronger candidates in the available workforce? Existing hospitality workers…
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Afternoon with the grands
Family & Friends, Community
I know everyone says they have wonderful grandkids. But let me tell you, these babies are awesome. And the best thing about them? They adore us! We are so lucky. #grandbabiesrock
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Vaca Tunnel Traffic
Family & Friends, Community
It wouldn’t be a proper vacation without a traffic jam at the HRBT.
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Grandma’s 80th birthday celebration
Family & Friends, CommunityGrandma with the babies on her 80th. 😁 👑 🎂... and lookie who else from Florida, Texas, and Alabama surprised Grandma on her 80th. 😄 👑 🎂
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Bus & Bean Coffee on the morning commute
KP brandingI can't say enough about the team at Bus & Bean Coffee. The coffee, whether light, medium, or dark roast, is spot-on. Order yours now at BUSANDBEANCOFFEE.COM. They even have free delivery on the Peninsula.
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Happy Birthday, Mom!
Family & Friends, CommunityYou've made the world a better place during your 80 trips around the sun. I feel blessed to have been here for most of them. Thank you for loving us, taking care of us, and teaching us. We love you. Happy birthday, Mom!
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When and where to use slang
Brain DumpHere's my old guy moment of the week. Slang -- when and where to use it.