The (executive) suite life: One month and counting…

Wow, it’s amazing that a whole month has already flown by.  It feels like only last week I was getting settled in to experience the executive suites at 500 N. Michigan Ave.  During my time here, I have had the privilege of meeting several independent professionals who have embraced the value of working in a [...]

The (executive) Suite Life: Just when you thought I had blogger’s block…

I’ve been fairly well-occupied with special projects related to games.  The biggest one right now is an in-culture marketing opportunity (read: advertising) to the Hispanic community - http://www.gametime24×7.com/loteria/.  By targeting a different product and market, my sales and calling skills are rapidly developing beyond the plateau (worth exploring in another post).
The important thing was that [...]

The (executive) Suite Life: It sure beats a $4 latte

Since I’ve begun my adventures in a shared office suite, I’ve learned to appreciate the value of setting up meetings on my “home turf”.  I previously never understood when colleagues and business associates would persuade me to meet them in their office, but I was always happy to oblige.  The alternative was often to meet at [...]

The (executive) Suite Life: Appreciating the importance of transit when selecting an office space

As I type this, I’m sitting in an office at Avenue Business Center, which occupies the entire third floor at 500 N. Michigan Ave.  I mention the address because it is not only a feature but also a benefit of the space.  Size of the office space, location in the city, proximity to clients or [...]

The (executive) Suite Life: Expecting a full day in the office

Today is going to be quite the packed Monday.  I ran to

this morning to pick up some essentials for a new creative venture: dry erase markers for notes on the large window in my office, new business card sheets for printing some custom business cards, and envelopes because, well, you can never have [...]