Yes. Eric Clapton’s Blackie. The one that sold for close to $1,000,000. I got to hold two pieces of history today – this guitar, and Stevie Ray Vaughn’s Lenny, worth about $650K. And while it was cool for me, it was infinitely more fun watching someone else light up. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t …
Friday was my last day at Provide Commerce after 6 1/2 years. Will miss my team, that I lovingly referred to as the Island of the Misfit Toys. They made a poster for my office, and one of the guys got me a “lousy” t-shirt.
After six and a half great years, I’ve decided to move on. I’ll be joining Guitar Center on 2/28 as VP, Guitarcenter.com. Looking forward to the new challenges ahead and working with a lot of talented people, but I’ll miss my team.
I spent the better part of the day working at the Habitat for Humanity site in Carlsbad, CA. I worked painting sub-fascia, hauling windows and doors throughout five units that are being constructed. We met one of the future residents who worked side by side with all of us as part of her sweat equity. …
Went with a few colleagues to see Mike Hughes (from the Martin Agency) speak a couple of weeks ago at the San Diego Ad Club event. I have a lot of respect for the work that they’ve done for some big clients. They’re winning business like crazy these days, and are friendly to boot. Here’s …