This Far Side cartoon is basically how Sana and I met. Interesting how two people who are meant for each other just know it when they see it. Kind of like a podcast host and producer. You know I’m a nerd; if you’re a nerd too, and are looking for some nerdy advice in getting…

In today’s Far Side cartoon, we see a giant, maniacal clown threatening to take over the entire city. Meanwhile brave defenders of the land are ready to launch a giant pie to prevent the dastardly clown from carrying out his foul purposes. What does this have to do with this email newsletter? Nothing, except perhaps…

In today’s Far Side cartoon, we see several things happening: A disaster has befallen an ocean liner somewhere in the middle of the ocean. The people who’ve managed to escape on a life raft are really bad at optimizing available space. The captain has a conspicuous lack of Vojdaan. He has evidently convinced the cook it is…

This is a true story. Today I was scrolling on Facebook and happened to see a particular trumpet being sold. This is a really rare, vintage model trumpet that is played by the one and only Chris Botti, who you may remember me humble bragging about interviewing a few months back here on the newsletter.…

Sana and I were out to lunch the other day (literally eating lunch outside our home, not lost in la la land) and the topic of business came up, specifically how certain business “get it right” when it comes to being profitable. You build community within your customer base; a sense of purpose in shopping…