Perseverance. Regard. Hustle.
www.getmiro.com - source of inspiration
After talking with business owners today, I understand the importance of honesty. A humble attitude makes people want to talk to you. And if you absorb enough information, you can really help others around you. The go-getter attitude is great, but it doesn't mean anything unless you actually execute...with enthusiasm. I love my life, my family, my career, and people. I'm on top of a mountain, and I'm preaching my mission the whole time; Get a grip, and let it ride...God has this on lock. I'm going to see what happens in the next few weeks, because something big is about to happen. Is there anyone out there that actually reads this?
I'm ready to get this week started. Birthday Party, Website Launch, Product Development, Whatever I can do to make money for my company, my family, and my church. I'm ready to make moves. AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
To Do Saturday
Concept Presentation
Participation Package
Print Jobs to be sent
Flyers to be designed
Make Contact with Participants
Participation Package
Print Jobs to be sent
Flyers to be designed
Make Contact with Participants
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Continued
... Take footage the whole time. Create a film scavenger hunt. Get Scott to help you execute.
Get Captain Dave connected by setting up a break-time pool tourney for all Mustangs.
Get a limo service to shuttle the day event, and take home for the night event.
After you create a final concept plan to present, present it to the team, then take it to the prospective vendors, then provide them with a schedule and package.
Take advantage of the free volkswagon. Maybe we could get some sort of fun things going. Maybe we could get an airbrush artist to set-up an art demo. That would be a good thing to do for Polanski's free car.
Air-Brush Show sponsored by xxx
Promote this event by using the "Tell your boys" approach.
The Speed Girls are going to really need to be involved with the sign up processes and engaging the people to participate in the different events.
Do frequent 5 Minute warnings.
Sequence the events in a way that controls the flow of traffic from outside events to inside events. 11am - 4pm
Think about the EXPERIENCE.
Do a 24 Hour promoting blast.
Move your desk? Set up Stations?
Get in touch with Tattoo Parlors too. Find out how they can participate.
Set up a pre-event meeting with the strategic alliance, and get as many business owners to participate. Present the concept, invite them to the meeting, brief everyone on their roles, and go over the flow of the event. Let get everyone on the same page. Invite the Speed Girls as well.
Make a list of your strategic alliance. Contact them, and create movement.
Create activity stations. Outside Spot one, Outside spot two, Parking Lot Strip, Dyno Crowd Area, Back strip, Inside the Speed lounge, inside the showroom for dyno TV. lolHonda playing on loop for attention and "wow" factor.
Get the popcorn machine, and volunteer to clean it up. (use a blower)
Communicate with the team what to wear.
What can Joe from Empire do?
Look into Enthusiast Apparel
Look into adding a Auto Detail shop as a sponsor
Be Sure to thank all the sponsors and business owners with a cool thank you card.
We Love Driving.
Get Captain Dave connected by setting up a break-time pool tourney for all Mustangs.
Get a limo service to shuttle the day event, and take home for the night event.
After you create a final concept plan to present, present it to the team, then take it to the prospective vendors, then provide them with a schedule and package.
Take advantage of the free volkswagon. Maybe we could get some sort of fun things going. Maybe we could get an airbrush artist to set-up an art demo. That would be a good thing to do for Polanski's free car.
Air-Brush Show sponsored by xxx
Promote this event by using the "Tell your boys" approach.
The Speed Girls are going to really need to be involved with the sign up processes and engaging the people to participate in the different events.
Do frequent 5 Minute warnings.
Sequence the events in a way that controls the flow of traffic from outside events to inside events. 11am - 4pm
Think about the EXPERIENCE.
Do a 24 Hour promoting blast.
Move your desk? Set up Stations?
Get in touch with Tattoo Parlors too. Find out how they can participate.
Set up a pre-event meeting with the strategic alliance, and get as many business owners to participate. Present the concept, invite them to the meeting, brief everyone on their roles, and go over the flow of the event. Let get everyone on the same page. Invite the Speed Girls as well.
Make a list of your strategic alliance. Contact them, and create movement.
Create activity stations. Outside Spot one, Outside spot two, Parking Lot Strip, Dyno Crowd Area, Back strip, Inside the Speed lounge, inside the showroom for dyno TV. lolHonda playing on loop for attention and "wow" factor.
Get the popcorn machine, and volunteer to clean it up. (use a blower)
Communicate with the team what to wear.
What can Joe from Empire do?
Look into Enthusiast Apparel
Look into adding a Auto Detail shop as a sponsor
Be Sure to thank all the sponsors and business owners with a cool thank you card.
We Love Driving.
Create a concept
Concept:
1. A general idea derived or inferred from specific instances or occurrences.
2. Something formed in the mind; a thought or notion.
3. A scheme; a plan
Project:
Host a Dyno Day and Cruise-In from 11am - 4pm.
Promote for the Official Afterparty at Market St. 9pm-2am.
Details:
Since National Speed has opened on X,X 2008, there have been X events. These were the events:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
On March 7th, 2009, there will be an estimate of xxx people.
How to differentiate:
We need to stimulate our audience, leaving them with something to talk about.
Use the casino approach. aka the Port City Approach.
Everyone wear a National Speed T with an ID Tag.
The Experience:
People park where directed by speed girl.
Shuttle Run by Tekka Trucks? or a limo service hosted by two speed girls.
Sick Cars in the parking lot.
National Speed Tent
Hotdogs and Hamburgers all day long
People watching dyno runs all day.
107.5 The Bone. MC or DJ person to announce our event timeline.
Sound-off show sponsored by GoAuto Sound
RC Stunt Show and Drag Racing sponsored by Warehouse 9
Video Game Tournament sponsored by "Play"
Raffle and Prizes sponsored by Shooters Choice
...To be continued
Quick Ideas:
Business Card Draw
What cars are going to be in the shop?
Bad Parking Situation
Each Business should be a sponsor of a certain event sequence
Tekka Truck Shuttle Run
NCAA March Madness Bracket Registration sponsored by National Speed
Surf's Grill as a sponsor?
Dinner Deal at Surf's Grill? They have bad parking too.
Diagram from our Strategic Alliance.
Connect WOT Mustangs with Break Time. Get a deal made for pool tables. Talk to Chris Durham and Captain Dave Tilley.
Talk to Break Time
Can we set Greg & Zack up as photo shoot guys. Give the car owner a personal DVD of the vehicles.
Be sure the send the strategic alliance the details of the event and schedule of upcoming events.
Loop LOL Honda? is that gay?
1. A general idea derived or inferred from specific instances or occurrences.
2. Something formed in the mind; a thought or notion.
3. A scheme; a plan
Project:
Host a Dyno Day and Cruise-In from 11am - 4pm.
Promote for the Official Afterparty at Market St. 9pm-2am.
Details:
Since National Speed has opened on X,X 2008, there have been X events. These were the events:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
On March 7th, 2009, there will be an estimate of xxx people.
How to differentiate:
We need to stimulate our audience, leaving them with something to talk about.
Use the casino approach. aka the Port City Approach.
Everyone wear a National Speed T with an ID Tag.
The Experience:
People park where directed by speed girl.
Shuttle Run by Tekka Trucks? or a limo service hosted by two speed girls.
Sick Cars in the parking lot.
National Speed Tent
Hotdogs and Hamburgers all day long
People watching dyno runs all day.
107.5 The Bone. MC or DJ person to announce our event timeline.
Sound-off show sponsored by GoAuto Sound
RC Stunt Show and Drag Racing sponsored by Warehouse 9
Video Game Tournament sponsored by "Play"
Raffle and Prizes sponsored by Shooters Choice
...To be continued
Quick Ideas:
Business Card Draw
What cars are going to be in the shop?
Bad Parking Situation
Each Business should be a sponsor of a certain event sequence
Tekka Truck Shuttle Run
NCAA March Madness Bracket Registration sponsored by National Speed
Surf's Grill as a sponsor?
Dinner Deal at Surf's Grill? They have bad parking too.
Diagram from our Strategic Alliance.
Connect WOT Mustangs with Break Time. Get a deal made for pool tables. Talk to Chris Durham and Captain Dave Tilley.
Talk to Break Time
Can we set Greg & Zack up as photo shoot guys. Give the car owner a personal DVD of the vehicles.
Be sure the send the strategic alliance the details of the event and schedule of upcoming events.
Loop LOL Honda? is that gay?
New Connections
I've had the opportunity to meet some new people today. First I met Ben Eisenberg from Play. Play is a gamer lounge off of Oleander and College. They host video game tournaments and usually have a decent following. I went in there and noticed how minimal their marketing was. It seems like they just started, apparently they've been open since October 08. Ben mentioned the UNCW advertising club, and how they provide for them at no cost...interesting. Anyways, I broke it down to them, and Ben seemed pretty interested in the idea. He wanted to check with his business partner to see what he felt, but all looked very optimistic. I'd love for them to come in and host a bracket style racing tournament, we could offer a prize to the champ. I think what I'll do is run this idea to the majority of the guys, and get their input on the concept. I told the guys at play to have T-shirts made, I'm not sure we can play for them, but who knows. I can get them to pay for iron-ons and we can make-shift a staff tee for them. I need to come up with a plan for them. I wouldn't mind designing a flyer for them, in which they would have to get printed. I think it would be good publicity for them actually. Perhaps they need business cards? Anyways, come up with an outline to show them, let's go over there tomorrow afternoon and drop off a few things.
I met with Robb from Go Auto Sound. He was an awesome guy. Awesome conversation, and really got a great insight for this town. Business with him could be good. we talked a lot about interaction with people/customers, and the value of relationships. Especially in this business. He mentioned about how he wanted to have get-togethers with different business owners to share and brainstorm on things. I think its a great idea. I recall him referring to the idea of Strategic Alliance. That is very key in this town. He had some really good things to say about life, and I think he'll be a great resource for us. He is gung-ho about networking, and that is great. I am all about making friends in this game. He also referred me to Shannon at Carolina Tint Company. Anyways, he may have some side-work for me, and I think we'll have a product to raffle off for him. Hopefully he comes through with a sick ass vehicle for show. He mentioned to me his friend that works up at the Minuteman press Corporate shop. If there is any possibility, I may need to connect with him.
I spoke to the guy at Warehouse 9. They may be able to set-up a demo on Saturday. That would be sweet! Follow up with that on Friday.
Lindsey spoke to me about Southpaw, a new sports bar downtown. I think this could have some potential as well. Don't overlook Surfs. They are close and they are new. See if there is a gift certificate that could be raffled off. You may be able to pick up some sidework.
I talked to Joe over at Empire Graphics. I'm hoping to get these jobs turned around, and I need to sit down with him for some brain picking. He could be very valuable for our business.
I spoke to Nick and Brennan. I've got a telephone meeting with Brennan during lunch tommorow. I've got a few stops to make around town, and I've got a crap ton of designing to do Friday. Not to mention the new website design, and implementation. I really need to get with Andy.
That's all I got for now. Let's roll son.
I met with Robb from Go Auto Sound. He was an awesome guy. Awesome conversation, and really got a great insight for this town. Business with him could be good. we talked a lot about interaction with people/customers, and the value of relationships. Especially in this business. He mentioned about how he wanted to have get-togethers with different business owners to share and brainstorm on things. I think its a great idea. I recall him referring to the idea of Strategic Alliance. That is very key in this town. He had some really good things to say about life, and I think he'll be a great resource for us. He is gung-ho about networking, and that is great. I am all about making friends in this game. He also referred me to Shannon at Carolina Tint Company. Anyways, he may have some side-work for me, and I think we'll have a product to raffle off for him. Hopefully he comes through with a sick ass vehicle for show. He mentioned to me his friend that works up at the Minuteman press Corporate shop. If there is any possibility, I may need to connect with him.
I spoke to the guy at Warehouse 9. They may be able to set-up a demo on Saturday. That would be sweet! Follow up with that on Friday.
Lindsey spoke to me about Southpaw, a new sports bar downtown. I think this could have some potential as well. Don't overlook Surfs. They are close and they are new. See if there is a gift certificate that could be raffled off. You may be able to pick up some sidework.
I talked to Joe over at Empire Graphics. I'm hoping to get these jobs turned around, and I need to sit down with him for some brain picking. He could be very valuable for our business.
I spoke to Nick and Brennan. I've got a telephone meeting with Brennan during lunch tommorow. I've got a few stops to make around town, and I've got a crap ton of designing to do Friday. Not to mention the new website design, and implementation. I really need to get with Andy.
That's all I got for now. Let's roll son.
Brand Manager Itinerary
There are a few loose ends to pick up. The business cards and sticker order from Joe is a priority. Double checking the banner situation with Captain Dave Tilley is important. I have a few event flyers to produce. Nina requested a few things for the march 7th event. I believe it was an after party flyer. I have a meeting with Robb from Go Auto Sound at 12:30. I need to find out where.
This position is very cool. It's a mesh of marketing/branding/design/product development/event coordinating/public relations/creative direction. This will definitely be a challenge. Since my role is very dynamic, I'll be multi-tasking many projects. So planning, and task management is going to be very key.
This position is very cool. It's a mesh of marketing/branding/design/product development/event coordinating/public relations/creative direction. This will definitely be a challenge. Since my role is very dynamic, I'll be multi-tasking many projects. So planning, and task management is going to be very key.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Back on track
Hello! I'm back on the blog. I think...
I really want to be good at this, you know. It seems like the thing to do these days, so fuck it. I'm in! I've gone through some incredible changes in my life since 2007, you'll never believe me. I've gone from college student to senior designer/brand manager/artist/christian/parent/husband/hustler/gambler/careerist. And, there is more to come. I've been doing some crazy personal growth in a very short amount of time, and I really do owe it all to the Big Guy Upstairs. God is the man, and I'm thankful for everyday I'm given. My wife is a huge part of my success, and my daughter keeps me full of inspiration. Life is crazy! Anyways, I've got a lot going on at the shop so I've got to go. Peace!
I really want to be good at this, you know. It seems like the thing to do these days, so fuck it. I'm in! I've gone through some incredible changes in my life since 2007, you'll never believe me. I've gone from college student to senior designer/brand manager/artist/christian/parent/husband/hustler/gambler/careerist. And, there is more to come. I've been doing some crazy personal growth in a very short amount of time, and I really do owe it all to the Big Guy Upstairs. God is the man, and I'm thankful for everyday I'm given. My wife is a huge part of my success, and my daughter keeps me full of inspiration. Life is crazy! Anyways, I've got a lot going on at the shop so I've got to go. Peace!
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