Need shoes? I recommend you do what I did, and order from one of our Uncopyable Rock Stars: Zappos. I love that the Zappos branding promise is summed up in the printed message on the box. And when I ordered shoes recently, Zappos definitely delivered. "Free shipping, both ways," means you can order as many pairs of shoes as you want. Try them on at home. Return what you don't want. (Warning: … [Read more...]
Uncopyable Rock Star: Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville
The song "Margaritaville"came out in 1977. That was the year I graduated from high school - hearing it takes me back in time. No matter what your age, I bet Jimmy Buffet's ode to beach life makes you feel a little more laid back. That feeling is the inspiration behind Margaritaville, Buffet's Orlando-based global lifeystyle brand. As I said, I graduated high school in 1977. Songs from that … [Read more...]
Uncopyable Rock Star: Mattress Mack
[fvplayer src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r129vbkjmCE" splash="http://www.theadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-01-at-10.08.50-AM.png" width="560" height="315"] Have you ever heard of Mattress Mack? If not, you probably will soon. Jim McIngvale, known as "Mattress Mack," is the owner of Gallery Furniture. He was already well-known and loved in Houston, his … [Read more...]
Uncopyable Rock Star: Billboards
How many advertising media can you remember seeing as a kid that are still being effectively used? We used to watch commercials on TV. Now we DVR the shows and skip the commercials. As for radio, most of us listen to Sirius, or podcasts, or play lists on our phones. Newspapers and magazines are fighting for their lives. Today, most of the ads we see are online. Want to watch a You Tube … [Read more...]
Uncopyable Rock Star: Teatro Zinzanni
I can't really describe this Uncopyable Rockstar. I'll explain in a minute why that's a good thing. If you haven't been to Teatro Zinzanni, here's a quote from their website: "It's a three-hour whirlwind of International Cirque, comedy and cabaret artists all served up with a scrumptious multi-course feast and elegant libations." As great as that sounds, it falls short of what it's like to … [Read more...]
Uncopyable Rock Star: Lee’s Discount Liquor
I burst out laughing when I saw this billboard for Lee’s Discount Liquor in Las Vegas. Steve and I were in the midst of a slightly crazy road trip: Two weeks. 3200 miles. Just us - and the dog. (Okay, completely crazy.) As we drove the Las Vegas highways, we saw more billboards. Each featured company founder Hae Un Lee and his son, Kenny, with more comical slogans: “Alcohol - it’s cheaper … [Read more...]