You Sleep When You Die

I’ve been asked several times lately what motivates me. I can sum that up in one word: relentless.

Webster’s dictionary defines ‘relentless’ as showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength or pace. I like that definition because it specifically talks about strength and intensity, two characteristics I pride myself on possessing…

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: More people need to take action like Michelle Rhee. Too many people see a problem yet do nothing about it. There are several life lessons we should all learn from this woman…

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I noticed from your recent post you have an eighth grade girl graduating, congratulations!

While reading Business Week, I saw a story about the Silly Bandz founder and thought of you, seeking your sage retail advice. My granddaughter, a bit younger than your graduate, goes crazy for the “bandz.” My question, and that of most (including Silly Bandz owner) is how does an entrepreneur manage such explosive retail growth effectively and build a sustainable brand?

Thanks to @casegilbreath for providing one of this week’s top questions. Remember, get your questions about advertising, business, the economy and more answered every Wednesday by posting comments to blog posts or on Twitter @JZspeaks via #askjz.

Jordan – what are your thoughts on performance marketing, affiliate marketing, CPA advertising?

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“It seems there are hopeful signs for the US economy and there is much media coverage focused on Wall Street trading errors, and the Euro Zone bailout. Add in an oil spill and it seems there is little taste for discussing topics necessary to solve our underlying financial problems, including lingering unemployment.”