
Smooth Sailing: Why You Want Gen Z on Your Crew | Weekly Report for October 25, 2024
Dave is once again hitting the waves – or maybe they’re hitting him, it’s hurricane season. Either way, this week, Dave is out of office on a cruise. So I’m stepping…

Marketing with the Art of Meme: How to Make Social Media Trends Work for You
Written by: Robyn Quarles What is in a meme? That which we try to reach audiences in any other way would be as funny? In today’s fast-paced digital world, social…

Exit Stage Left | Weekly Report for October 18, 2024
If you break it down to the fundamental components, life has three stages; beginning, middle, and end. We are born and grow up, then fly the coop to be on…

Happy 89th Birthday, Texas Inn | Weekly Report for October 11, 2024
Born October 11th in 1935, the Texas Inn (formerly known as the Texas Tavern) was celebrated by thousands of people across the Commonwealth yesterday. As the old saying goes, “We serve 1,500 people,15 at a…

Celebrating Success Vs Achieving Milestones | Weekly Report for October 4, 2024
October is a big month for me, personally and professionally. October 3rd, 2005 was the day I founded Madison+Main. October 1st, 2018 was the day I officially purchased the Texas Inn locations in Lynchburg. On…

The Blueprint to Creating a Thriving Company Culture
Written by: Robyn Quarles The Importance of Company Culture Behind every logo is a talented, dedicated, hardworking group with a common goal: to make the best out of each day….

“How Do You Get It All Done?” | Weekly Report for September 27, 2024
I love getting your email replies. Sometimes I get dozens. Other times, I might have one or two. But for 15+ years of writing the Weekly Report each and every week, I…

17 Years | Weekly Report for September 13, 2024
If you think about the span of 17 years, a lot can happen. That’s the difference between birth and prom. A human being can grow from a cute, cuddly baby…

Fall Forward: How to Help Your Brand Stay Relevant in Every Season
Written by: Lauren McKinney In today’s fast-paced world, brands need to be as dynamic as the seasons. What works in the sweltering heat of summer might fall flat when the…

You Never Know What Tomorrow Brings | Weekly Report for September 13, 2024
On Monday, September 10th, 2001, my daughter was a toddler. My son had not yet been born. I went to sleep after watching the Denver Broncos open up their new stadium by…