It’s funny. I don’t remember the conversation or how it came up but I remember flippantly commenting to someone that criminals make great entrepreneurs. They’re organized, self-starters, motivated, strategic, enterprising. I guess I’m not the only one who had that thought. Tonight I caught 3/4 of one of the most interesting TV shows I’ve seen [...]

OK, enough is enough. Listen I love JLo as much as the next person. She’s adorable actually, but tonight was too much. And Randy? Why is he still on this show? Ranting about how they’re “angry” that one of the most boring contestants Idol has ever seen got voted out. Pia Whatever Her Name Is [...]

You know you’ve succeeded in creating a personal brand when it is worthy of being parodied. Even those of you who are not American Idol fans must have noticed Adam Lambert’s skyrocketing success, despite the fact that some homogeneous white bread type and not he, was the winner of American Idol. Beyond his voice, Adam [...]

It’s official. Kara DioGuardi is out. Boo hoo. Randy Jackson is the last judge standing…sitting. But the real question is can American Idol survive Simon Cowell’s departure? Who will replace Paula, Ellen, Kara and Simon and who will have a big enough persona to keep the show going? Can’t think of anyone offhand, except perhaps [...]

So I’m watching last comic standing tonight. Nobody is all that funny. What ever happened to Paul Foot? But I did notice something. That it’s more important to have an interesting colorful persona than to have “good jokes”. Several of the comedians were funny on paper. One even got the compliment that if the show [...]

Just spent a day coaching entrepreneurs to be original, be authentic, be confident and be stars. Then hung up the phone and tuned in to hear Simon and the gang say the same stuff to the contestants on American Idol. Haven’t seen much of that this season on American Idol so I dug up the [...]

One of the perks of having a business marketing & publicity blog is that I get great books sent to me to spread the word. And I love to share them with you! I told you it was coming. Yes, it’s another Step Into The Spotlight! Business Book Giveaway. We have 3 copies of David [...]

Yup, it’s another season of American Idol. Ellen’s in. Simon’s on board for his last season (Miss you already Simon) and the lessons for entrepreneurs abound. Just a singing contest. Hardly. Just like it’s not a “Who’s the best accountant?” contest when your prospects are looking for a new money man. It’s about personal branding. [...]

Have you watched American Idol lately? Most of the finalists are good singers but they’re– BORING! Totally forgettable! Just like most entrepreneurs… I’m thinking of sending the studio a case of my book Step Into The Spotlight!: A Guide to Getting Noticed (I’m pretty excited ’cause it just won a Silver Medal in the 2009 [...]

The Zales diamond thing almost looks stale compared to the freshness of the new Diamond Shreddies. I love that an established company finally spoofed the whole “new and improved” thing we’ve been fed for years and literally, turned it on it’s head. According to Post, “Recent advances in cereal technology have allowed us to take [...]