Selling in a Sellers Market: Why the Agent You Pick Still Matters
By: William Jones Chicago is a seller’s market right now. Inventory is tight across the city and the surrounding suburbs. Buyers are competing for fewer listings, and homes that are priced correctly and presented well are moving. On paper, that should make selling easy. List your home, field some offers, close the deal. But for […]
Verizon CEO Highlights Shift in Customer Growth Strategy Beyond Network Branding
Verizon Communications is making a strategic pivot under the leadership of Dan Schulman, who became CEO in late 2025. The company, traditionally known for its emphasis on “network superiority,” is now prioritizing a more customer-centric model. Schulman has outlined a vision where customer experience and retention become the core drivers of future growth. Schulman’s appointment […]
What CEOs Can Learn from Family Planning: Sherri Combs on Risk, Legacy, and Smarter Decisions
By: Mariana Costa Most business leaders are comfortable talking about risk. They build models, run projections, and prepare for uncertainty. Yet outside the boardroom, many of those same principles are ignored in family planning, aging, and long-term care. Sherri Combs sees that disconnect clearly. Through her work and in her book The Just In Case […]
The Art of Note-Taking: Why Branded Notebooks Still Reign Supreme in the Digital Age
The Cognitive Science of Pen and Paper In an era dominated by rapid-fire digital communication, the humble act of writing by hand remains a powerhouse of cognitive processing. Research consistently shows that the physical act of forming letters on a page engages the brain in ways that typing simply cannot replicate. When people type, they […]
Forged in the Trenches: How Lauren Ashtyn’s Work with Hair Loss is Disrupting Mainstream Styling
By: Ice Somani Lauren Ashtyn, the entrepreneur behind the luxury hair-extension brand The Lauren Ashtyn Collection, is expanding her reach into the hair-tool industry. With her recent acquisition of TYME, a legacy brand known for its signature multi-styling iron, Lauren Ashtyn is introducing a new era of hair health. The industry has long relied on […]
How to Build an Author Website That Works
Every published author needs a digital home. An author website serves as the central hub where readers discover your books, learn your story, and connect with your work. Without one, authors risk losing visibility in a crowded publishing landscape. Book Publishing Partner helps authors build that digital presence from the ground up. Why Every Author […]
Southern Oregon Native Dustin Way Builds Trust One Client at a Time
By: William Jones Dustin Way is a real estate broker with John L. Scott in Ashland, Oregon. He was born and raised in Southern Oregon and has spent most of his life serving the people who live there. Before entering real estate, he owned a coffee shop in Ashland for over 16 years. That business […]