Archive - No Bull Thoughts

NBT #10: Data, Not Just a Great Character on Star Trek

Plus, how Venmo emoji autocomplete was born.

Sep 23 •

August 2024

NBT #9: Why Your PR Budget is Going Down the Drain

Plus, how to tell the difference between a great PR agency and a terrible PR agency.

Aug 26 •

NBT #8: The Day We Broke Venmo

Plus, why it pays off to be weird.

Aug 19 •

NBT #7: Top 7 Website Mistakes

Plus, my favorite websites lately.

Aug 2 •

July 2024

NBT #6: Bullet-Proof Brand Brief

Plus, the stuff you won't find anywhere else.

Jul 22 •

NBT #5: Brief or Bust

Plus, the worst rebrand experience I ever had.

Jul 15 •

NBT #4: Stop Signing Annual Contracts

Plus, high-level thoughts on CRM systems.

Jul 9 •

NBT #3: Don't Hire Specialists

Plus, qualities to look for in your first hires.

Jul 2 •

June 2024

NBT #2: How Ignoring Emotions Can Cost You Big Time

Plus, the worst investment I ever made.

Jun 24 •

NBT #1: The Top 5 Marketing Mistakes Startups Make

Plus, why I tell people not to hire me full-time.

Jun 17 •

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