Intellectual Properties for Acquisition
Dodiodo
October 2, 2024
In Development
Lots of momentum in the deal department here with my first query in a major producers' inbox, and my first brand partnership deal in ponder mode too. Meanwhile, plenty to prepare for the next level of these conversations, and in particular the scope and terms for that brand partnership that goes into development officially this month. I'll give you one clue about what will be a YouTube streaming series: there's a horse in it.
Advisory
I've really struggled with this moment in my advisory career. I've advised hundreds for decades in myriad ways for sundry sorts of impact. But in recent years it seems everyone is a coach or advisor or mentor or strategist - all terms I helped coin at one point or 'nother. And none of which captures the unique impact only I can bring from my diverse experience and ambitious intentions for continuing my advisory practice.
If I'm allocating time away from my development company to collaborate, even when paid well for this work, I want it to REALLY MATTER. I want to work with people who have BOLD AUDACIOUS CRAVINGS for what's new and next.
And so. That's my latest filter for the handful of engagements I will undertake next year.
I'm passing on engagements that any talented communicator with a good system could apply to optimize business operations. I'm doing that which only I can do, and do uniquely well.
If you're using words like GUTSY. AUDACIOUS. PROFOUND. BALLSY. INTREPID. VALIENT. to describe your next ambitions, you need someone like me who’s been where you’re going, on paths that didn’t yet exist. Someone who’s developed ways to assure progress and outcomes, despite the infinite unknowns, without compromising your core business’s stability.
Here's how engagement with me works.
I'm now booking for 2025, but we will begin this quarter.
Taye's Back to Training
Taye started training this week - a true miracle and moment of unbridled joy (well unbridled for me). There were times we weren't sure he would live, let alone be back to the work we love together.
More as this unfolds. Fortunately, my trainer is well-versed in rehabilitation, and I'm enjoying reading what is available too.
His spirit is as ever - ready, willing, and eager to canter!
Listening, Reading, Watching
Debates of course.
Otherwise reading more than watching. I seem to need a break from the visual lately.
Just finished James, by Percival Everett. It pulls the character Jim from classic Huckleberry Finn to share his side of the story. I read it in two days...well one day, and one midnight 3-hour-couldn't-stop session. Those are the best, no matter how I suffer sleepily the next day!
Aussie's Great Idea: Salad for Breakfast
What a terrific way to start the day when you're a busy business-builder!
Salad. For. Breakfast!
It's delicious, provides a canvas for cleaning out the fridge, and sets the tone for healthy eating the rest of the day.
Here's the inspiration recipe. Riff away.
Coming Soon: My aunt Marynone's apple pie recipe, now in development. It's been a pinch of this and bit of that requiring hands-on experience. Time to experiment till we've captured it for scale!