Tag: Don’t Be That Guy

  • Don’t Be That Guy: Salmon Style

    Don’t Be That Guy: Salmon Style

    “If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank. “Dave, you write a lot about fish” – someone, at least once a month A really weird thing that happens at our events is that people don’t seem to get the concept that…

  • Don’t Be That Guy – More Human Than Human

    Don’t Be That Guy – More Human Than Human

    “If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank. “We’re not computers, Sebastian.  We’re physical.” – Roy Batty, Blade Runner “I’m not in the business…I am the business.” – Rachael, Blade Runner Why is it sooooo hard for some folks to get…

  • Even That Guy Deserves Help

    Even That Guy Deserves Help

    One of the most important transitions I’ve made in my career over the years has been taking the plunge into wanting to help other people more…yes, even helping “That Guy”.  I’ve learned that nobody’s really looking to be the person that people don’t want to be around…they usually just don’t know any better.  So, you…

  • Trade Show Guy

    Trade Show Guy

    “If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank Trade shows. I’ll say it again. Trade shows. Some of you just got the same feeling like when you go over the edge in a rollercoaster, some of you just got excited because you get to…

  • Don’t Be That Person – Sensitive (Bad Word)

    Don’t Be That Person – Sensitive (Bad Word)

     “Lighten up Francis…” – Sgt. Hulka **Note: There will be words in here that might offend you. If anything I write here “hits home”, it’s probably because it is you. If you get easily offended, I suggest going to this site right now, because if you come to me crying about something in here, I’m…

  • The Lobotomizer

    The Lobotomizer

    “If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank. A recent article got me thinking a bit. Jeff has often told me that I have a habit of “empire building” wherever I go. I land somewhere, I take the lay of the…