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Charles L Martin's Blog

Charles L Martin has spent a lifetime experiencing hard won sales and marketing battles in the fashion (7th Avenue), film (Hollywood), beverage (Worldwide), and financial industries (SoCal).

His clients, past and present, include Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Esprit, D.F. Sanders & Co., more than 25 A-List actors and producers in film, Rhino Chaser's Beer, Signature Nannies, among others. By clients, he sometimes means "bosses" and sometimes "clients".

The concept of Anticipation Marketing is his specialty.

He loves marketers and sales hacks. He loves (or dislikes) your company. His rants may inspire you. They may ignite you. Either way, it's all good.

Follow Charles on Twitter @vendorcloud .

Charles is a 4-time marathoner with a 3:58 PR. He also enjoys loads of time with his awesome family as well as advocating in modernist architecture, fine wine, Stella Artois, and Craft Beers like Craftsman and Dogfish Head, master Japanese gardens, xeriscape, politics, and music.

email charles at vendorcloud@gmail.com

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    • Archive for November, 2008

    31 Gifts for the Holidays

    Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

    There are only 31 days til Christmas.
    As a nice closing to the year, the hothead will share 31 gifts of news, information, discounts, and advice to get your 2009 off to a money saving start.
    Here’s the first.  The secret code for 40% off any Hertz rental.  Add in your AAA number and you’ll get more [...]

    This really cleared up some things

    Thursday, November 20th, 2008

    Seth has a great post today on making Internet money.  Lots of things that I couldn’t put my finger on are more bright now.  Read it.

    Get ready for deals

    Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

    For the first time in many years we are going to see deals that redefine “free” in stores across the country this holiday season. I was at a nearby mall in the past days and was able to receive 65 and 70% reductions overall at major stores JCrew and Martin & Osa. This [...]

    5 Most Innovative Companies

    Saturday, November 15th, 2008

    This is a few months old, but nevertheless something that interests my readers and the hothead.  Also, check out this video from Tim Brown of Ideo.  Very cool information for any company.

    A good oldie from Malcolm…

    Thursday, November 13th, 2008

    I hope the book sells tons!

    Marketing and Sales 101: Why Obama Will Win – Obama as a product

    Monday, November 3rd, 2008

    Obama will win the election for President of the United States tomorrow.  Make sure you vote for your favorite candidate.  There is a cool twitter report to tell you how the polling places are doing wait-wise.
    After watching every debate, being a member of both party’s email campaign, and looking over poll data as well as [...]