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Ryan Paugh
I spent part of my Thanksgiving holiday hanging out with friends in Brooklyn. I'm considering it as a solid "maybe" as the next place I'm going to live. Do any of you guys live in Brooklyn? Which neighborhood? What do you like/dislike about it?
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Tan Nguyen:
Hi Ryan, I have a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have lived there for ten years...now I'm mostly in Philly and DC for a stint and miss it! Love ...MoreHi Ryan, I have a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have lived there for ten years...now I'm mostly in Philly and DC for a stint and miss it! Love Ft Greene--great restaurants, BAM, subway access at Atlantic. I'm just across the intersection there in N. Slope--and it's great and convenient as well. I don't like Williamsburg but that's maybe because I like a real neighborhood feel with architecture and coziness--not industrial. I go there to party but wouldn't live there. I only lived once in Manhattan and that's because they literally paid me to (for work--free apt) but otherwise, I never would have moved there because BK is the place to be!
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
Hi Ryan, did you wind up moving? I'm going to be moving in a couple weeks (!) to Bay Ridge. A bit far out, but a lovely apartment for a steal. So ...MoreHi Ryan, did you wind up moving? I'm going to be moving in a couple weeks (!) to Bay Ridge. A bit far out, but a lovely apartment for a steal. So excited!
9 weeks ago
9 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell
As many of us are entrepreneurs/consultants, I'm wondering if any of u have come to the cross road I'm at right now. I love what I do and make great money. However, by working in the start up world (or small companies), I have SHUT OUT many learnings I could have received from HUGE company (50K + employees). By claiming to be open minded, I've actually been closed minded. I'm looking for feedback on this blog post pls. Unsure where to go next...Pls advise on blog..http://bit.ly/aGcwIs
96 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Entrepreneurs and Consultants R US3 more
Tony Forte:
Jamie,
There are pros and cons to big (huge) and small companies as you know. Though you may have shut out many learnings, you could possibly ...MoreJamie,
There are pros and cons to big (huge) and small companies as you know. Though you may have shut out many learnings, you could possibly open many learnings at a small company. As someone who has worked with both huge and small companies, I would say the key thing to identify is what to look for in both and managing expectations, particularly for early professionals. Here's a short list:
- Small companies allow greater ease of inter-department learning, you can become proficient (more enlightened) at multiple functions (i.e. marketing, sales, design, product, etc).
- Small companies like small class rooms allow better access to business learning 101.
- Small companies enhance resourcefulness, as they typically have limited means.
- Small companied allow your contributions to see the light of day easier.
- Large companies lend brand equity to you
- Large companies extend your business 101 acumen to heightened levels of specialty
- Large companies though bureacratic in nature tend to have the capability to broaden your business horizons of all that is possible.
These are just a few, but, I would suggest that whether the company is HUGE or small, that you mind their brand relevance to their industry or consumer.
Best to you,
- T. Forte www.urbanprofessor.com
96 weeks ago
There are pros and cons to big (huge) and small companies as you know. Though you may have shut out many learnings, you could possibly ...MoreJamie,
There are pros and cons to big (huge) and small companies as you know. Though you may have shut out many learnings, you could possibly open many learnings at a small company. As someone who has worked with both huge and small companies, I would say the key thing to identify is what to look for in both and managing expectations, particularly for early professionals. Here's a short list:
- Small companies allow greater ease of inter-department learning, you can become proficient (more enlightened) at multiple functions (i.e. marketing, sales, design, product, etc).
- Small companies like small class rooms allow better access to business learning 101.
- Small companies enhance resourcefulness, as they typically have limited means.
- Small companied allow your contributions to see the light of day easier.
- Large companies lend brand equity to you
- Large companies extend your business 101 acumen to heightened levels of specialty
- Large companies though bureacratic in nature tend to have the capability to broaden your business horizons of all that is possible.
These are just a few, but, I would suggest that whether the company is HUGE or small, that you mind their brand relevance to their industry or consumer.
Best to you,
- T. Forte www.urbanprofessor.com
96 weeks ago
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
Part of my leadership program involves reading books. The last book we read was "Tribes" by Seth Godin. I really like what this guy has to say and have been inspired to lead a Seth Godin Book Club starting Jan. 2011. We will read and discuss one of his books a month for the duration of the year. I wanted to send the first invitation to my Brazen Family to both join and help shape what it will look like. You in?
79 weeks ago from Boston, Book Shelf and Upstarts!1 more
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Mike Ambassador Bruny:
Jonette, it's not too late. April we are ready, "Purple Cow." Friend me on Facebook and I'll get you in the group.
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon:
A terrific author to soak up: I heard Seth Godin speak at the launch of Linchpin. He was great and so is the book, just like Tribes. His daily ...MoreA terrific author to soak up: I heard Seth Godin speak at the launch of Linchpin. He was great and so is the book, just like Tribes. His daily blogs are also amazing and worth subscribing. Enjoy.
53 weeks ago
53 weeks ago
Tony Forte
How important is it to have sponsors/advocates in the workplace? Does anyone have any insights as to how to gain their interest? Here's a good read on the subject: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/20/sponsor-advocates-in-the-workpl...
57 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on LinkedIn, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Business Development, Personal Development and Mentors & Mentees3 more
Tony Forte
How important is it to have sponsors/advocates in the workplace? Does anyone have any insights as to how to gain their interest? Here's a good read on the subject: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/20/sponsor-advocates-in-the-workpl...
57 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Graduate Students, Brazen Undergrads, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership3 more
Tony Forte
How important is it to have sponsors/advocates in the workplace? Does anyone have any insights as to how to gain their interest? Here's a good read on the subject: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/20/sponsor-advocates-in-the-workpl...
57 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development, Networking Tips, Sales Professionals and Interns3 more
Tony Forte
"I wish I had known then what I know now", we've all said this before, when it comes to going after your "dream job" there are a few things to grasp sooner than later. Here's a good read about what your classes usually won't tell you: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/12/6-things-your-classes-won%E2%80...
58 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Brazen Undergrads, Education, Future Leaders and Mentors & Mentees3 more
Tony Forte
"I wish I had known then what I know now", we've all said this before, when it comes to going after your "dream job" there are a few things to grasp sooner than later. Here's a good read about what your classes won't tell you: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/12/6-things-your-classes-won%E2%80...
58 weeks ago from Personal Development, Professional Development, Interns, I am Gen Y and Graduate Students3 more
Tony Forte
Ever thought about a career in Brand Retail? Creating the retail environments and lifestyles that consumers connect with when they enter a store. Meet Zak Hoke of Nike Inc. in the Urban Professor: Profess Series, this story is quite inspiring...
http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/05/profess-series-w-zak-hoke/
59 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Generation Y Marketers, Graduate Students, Interactive Media and Marketing and Interns3 more
JRandom42:
Tried retail. Sucked at it, hated it. Decided to stick with electronics and software engineering.
59 weeks ago
59 weeks ago
Tony Forte
Ever thought about a career in Brand Retail? Creating the retail environments and lifestyles that consumers connect with when they enter a store. Meet Zak Hoke of Nike Inc. in the Urban Professor: Profess Series, this story is quite inspiring...
http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/05/profess-series-w-zak-hoke/
59 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Career Changers, Creatively Inspired and Entry-Level Young Professionals3 more
Tony Forte
Ever thought about a career in Brand Retail? Creating the retail environments and lifestyles that consumers connect with when they enter a store. Meet Zak Hoke of Nike Inc. in the Urban Professor: Profess Series, this story is quite inspiring...
http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/05/profess-series-w-zak-hoke/
59 weeks ago from Professional Development, Young Professional Men (YPM), Personal Development, New Media Marketing and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more
Tony Forte
QR code interviews? Scan for the story to industry insiders. Let me know your thoughts.
Click link and scan QR code for story: http://ow.ly/4tLEn
Tony Forte
Why the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and NY Knicks may be helpful in planning your career, read the importance of having your own "Big 3".
http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/04/whos-your-big-3-developing-a-te...
59 weeks ago from Career Changers, Interns, I am Gen Y, Graduate Students and Future Leaders3 more
Tony Forte
Why the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and NY Knicks may be helpful in planning your career, read the importance of having your own "Big 3".
http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/04/whos-your-big-3-developing-a-te...
59 weeks ago from Business Development, Personal Development, Networking Tips, Mentors & Mentees and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more
Tony Forte
Why the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and NY Knicks may be helpful in planning your career, read the importance of having your own "Big 3".
http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/04/whos-your-big-3-developing-a-te...
59 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists in New York City, Atlanta Professionals, Brazen Undergrads, Entrepreneurs and Entry-Level Young Professionals3 more
Tony Forte
And the QRama continues... http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/03/28/qr.codes.marketing/index.html?...
Seen any good ones lately?
Tony Forte
Hey everyone. What's the most interesting use of QR code that any of you have seen recently?
I was eating cereal this morning, yeah breakfast of champions (but not Wheaties), and saw a QR code on the box, I scanned it and it took me to someplace else in the world where it's morning time. Clearly brands are searching for methods of using QR code in fun and innovative ways, though the aforementioned is hardly it, I'm excited to see when someone, maybe even one of us nails it.
YourBalloonMan:
I like using them for business cards, posters, and email blasts. It's great for anyone looking to save some information in their phone or post ...MoreI like using them for business cards, posters, and email blasts. It's great for anyone looking to save some information in their phone or post something on their calendars.
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Steve Cleary
I've always wanted to create a QR code treasure/scavenger hunt in a big city like NY or San Francisco. We'd post QR coded stickers all over town on landmarks/points of interest and obscure places alike that send a text to the participant of a clue to the next location. A back-end database will capture all the locations the user has been to and once a winner has been to every QR spot, a text can go out to everyone else that the hunt was over. I'd like to sell this as an event tool to marketers.
Tony Forte:
Steve,
This would be very effective for any metropolitan area, particularly those with developed metro trains and buses (i.e. NY, Chicago, D.C., ...MoreSteve,
This would be very effective for any metropolitan area, particularly those with developed metro trains and buses (i.e. NY, Chicago, D.C., etc.). I've definitely given the concept some thought, however, utilizing facebook and twitter to publicize the event check-in spots to the social network of participants would be quite enticing to marketers as well.
Seems like we're on the same page.
61 weeks ago
This would be very effective for any metropolitan area, particularly those with developed metro trains and buses (i.e. NY, Chicago, D.C., ...MoreSteve,
This would be very effective for any metropolitan area, particularly those with developed metro trains and buses (i.e. NY, Chicago, D.C., etc.). I've definitely given the concept some thought, however, utilizing facebook and twitter to publicize the event check-in spots to the social network of participants would be quite enticing to marketers as well.
Seems like we're on the same page.
61 weeks ago
Steve Cleary:
Do you think there might be a market for a platform that allows marketers to set up this type of event in an easy-to-use interface? It would ...MoreDo you think there might be a market for a platform that allows marketers to set up this type of event in an easy-to-use interface? It would definitely leverage social media tools also. Of course, this may already exist, but even if it does that's not to say that a better tool can't be built. I'll have to put more research into it. But I love the idea of brainstorming with the QR Code Enthusiast community.
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Tony Forte
Hey everyone. What's the most interesting use of QR code that any of you have seen recently?
I was eating cereal this morning, yeah breakfast of champions (but not Wheaties), and saw a QR code on the box, I scanned it and it took me to someplace else in the world where it's morning time. Clearly brands are searching for methods of using QR code in fun and innovative ways, though the aforementioned is hardly it, I'm excited to see when someone, maybe even one of us nails it.
Tony Forte
Some interesting use of QR for events should any of you be looking for some ideas. Let the QR revolution embrace you. Have any of you seen some cool use of QR recently, I can't seem to turn my neck without seeing one these days? http://mashable.com/2011/02/22/qr-code-event-marketing/
Tony Forte
How is it that more times than not, those without Master's degrees create the jobs that those with Master's degree work for? What are your thoughts on the significance of Master's degrees to career success? Should you get one before work experience or after? Thoughts? Check out a cool article discussing the matter: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/02/18/whos-the-master-4-things-to-con...
66 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Career Rocketeer, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Young Professional Men (YPM) and Future Leaders3 more
Edward Antrobus:
Tony, This question was asked a few weeks ago. Check out Diane Lye's and Berrak S.'s posts in the Graduate Students group. The general consensus ...MoreTony, This question was asked a few weeks ago. Check out Diane Lye's and Berrak S.'s posts in the Graduate Students group. The general consensus seems to be: it depends on the field. For fields where a Master's is a requirement for entry level positions, obviously it's the first step.
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Tony Forte
How is it that more times than not, those without Master's degrees create the jobs that those with Master's degree work for? What are your thoughts on the significance of Master's degrees to career success? Should you get one before work experience or after? Thoughts? Check out a cool article discussing the matter: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/02/18/whos-the-master-4-things-to-con...
66 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, JobSTART 101, Interns, Graduate Students and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more
Tony Forte
What QR readers are best to use? Thoughts?
Dustin Runnells:
For my Android phone I have been using "Barcode Scanner" for a while and like it, but AT&T's Code Scanner seems a little faster to me.
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Tony Forte:
No doubt. I haven't used barcode scanner though I've used quite a few. The best and fastest one for me has been Quick Mark.
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Tony Forte
Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! Cheers to the Year of the Rabbit, 2011. May everyone's year be full of good luck. We'll kick off the luck with a list of 11 internships available for Summer '11. Check out the article and apply today. For those of you that are tech savvy, scan our Chinese New Year QR Code, let us know your thoughts in the QR code enthusiast group. http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/02/03/the-year-of-the-rabbit-2011-%E2...
68 weeks ago from QR Code Enthusiast, Brazen Undergrads, I am Gen Y, Social Media and Innovation and Trends Group3 more
Tony Forte
Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! Cheers to the Year of the Rabbit, 2011. May everyone's year be full of good luck. We'll kick off the luck with a list of 11 internships available for Summer '11. Check out the article and apply today. For those of you that are tech savvy, scan our Chinese New Year QR Code, let us know your thoughts in the QR code enthusiast group. http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/02/03/the-year-of-the-rabbit-2011-%E2...
68 weeks ago from Interns, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Creatively Inspired, Graduate Students and Interactive Media and Marketing3 more
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