Author: Danielle Putnam

Golden Faucets Killed the Golden Goose

Danielle Putnam | July 3, 2019

For nine months, our new company had been bringing in $8 to $10,000 each week from one customer. Have you ever had a customer like that? If so,

Management

Weakness, the Moment Strength is Built

Danielle Putnam | May 6, 2019

You must earn your ending. The eulogy, the bonus, the Pulitzer prize. The day your business sells, and you retire on an island. The day you graduate from

Business management

Are We Uber Pricing In The Tune Up Season?

Danielle Putnam | April 9, 2019

Uber is brilliant. I’ve listened to every podcast I can find by the founders and I’ve also done the same with Lyft. Watching the two companies go neck and

Leadership

Transparent Leadership Markets Itself

Danielle Putnam | March 26, 2019

Sheryl Sandberg. All throughout last year, key women in leadership kept mentioning the book ‘Lean In’ by Sheryl Sandberg. Well, naturally I knew who Sheryl was, not that

Motivation

This Year, A Dash

Danielle Putnam | November 12, 2018

We started a book club. A company book club. At first, I thought, “Is this really going to work? Can I really get my team to read one

Marketing

Purple Space Helmets and Communication 101

Danielle Putnam | October 15, 2018

A friend of mine is about to open her first restaurant. Well, not really. She’s a long way from being ready to open the doors. But the framing

Business management

Your Game, Who’s Ruling the Court?

Danielle Putnam | March 19, 2018

Way back when, I loved to play basketball. As a kid I would stand under the basket and rebound for hours as my older brother took shot after

Business development and growth

The Blindside

Danielle Putnam | June 19, 2017

Terrell Owens, a former American wide receiver who holds the 2nd most receiving yards in NFL history said, “If you align expectations with reality, you will never be

Business development and growth

Direct Mail is Back!

Danielle Putnam | April 18, 2017

As often as possible, I bring my daughter with me when I travel. Being a parent and an entrepreneur can bring challenges, but I work extra hard at