The “I Voted” Sticker | Weekly Report for November 7, 2025
I’m a traditionalist. I drove over to Clark Springs Elementary (formerly Fox Elementary) and cast my vote in the gymnasium. No wait, and the poll workers outnumbered the voters 3-1. The nice lady, who…
Spooktacular Marketing: 8 Ways to Make the Most of Holiday Trends
Written by: Lauren McKinney When it comes to marketing, October isn’t just spooky season, it’s a season of opportunity. From costumes to candy corn, brands are getting creative, creepy, and…
Believe | Weekly Report for October 31, 2025
2020 was a horrible year. Looking back five years ago, it’s one of those once-in-a-generation years that changed all of us – and not for the better. Maybe that’s why that…
Rejuvenize | Weekly Report for October 24, 2025
I like listening to the radio when I’m traveling around the Commonwealth. I’ve tried Spotify and SiriusXM, but rarely use them – even though I pay for both. I don’t really listen to podcasts…
Three Little Birds | Weekly Report for October 17, 2025
Time is a funny thing. When I talk about things that happened pre-Covid, I have to add five years to my recollection. I thought it was about a year since…
Working Without a Paycheck | Weekly Report for October 10, 2025
As a business owner, I have hired hundreds of people through the years. Regardless of the business environment, I have always kept my word and provided each and every one…
Built to Last | Weekly Report for October 3, 2025
Many of you might be surprised that Madison+Main was not the first company that I started. I partnered with a couple of other guys many years ago when I started my first…
The Psychology of Color & What Your Brand Palette Says About You: A Sit-Down w/ Madison+Main’s Design Team
Written by: Zoe Norris Color does more than define a brand. It whispers trust, shouts excitement, or sings luxury, depending on the hues you choose. Whether you realize it or…
Removing the Customer from Customer Service | Weekly Report for September 26, 2025
I went to a Chick-fil-a this week and had a very nice experience. The drive thru attendant gave me Dr. Pepper instead of Diet Coke. I parked, walked back and informed him of the error….
Rants & Waves | Weekly Report for September 19, 2025
I was gently critiqued by a reader of the Weekly Report last week. He told me my rant last week against DoorDash was well written, but nobody really cared about the subject matter. He…