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Charles L Martin has spent a lifetime experiencing hard won sales and marketing battles in the fashion (7th Avenue), film (Hollywood), food & beverage (Worldwide), and social marketing (SoCal) industries. He enjoyed working as an assistant to Liz Ortenberg (Claiborne), Tommy Hilfiger, and producer Scott Rudin, among others. He has worked for Esprit, D.F. Sanders & Co., more than 25 other A-List actors and producers, Rhino Chaser's Beer, EarthLink, United Tranz Actions, OpenTable and now LivingSocial, which is the coolest gig around.

The concept of Anticipation Marketing is his specialty. He loves marketers and sales hacks. He loves (or dislikes) your company. His rants on hotheadblog.com 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, craft beer, master Japanese gardens, xeriscape, politics, and music. email him at vendorcloud@gmail.com .

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Archive for April 4th, 2009

It’s not about you

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

Just a quick post. Had a random home item that I’d been trying to hammer on craigslist for a measly $20. No sale.  No sale. No sale.  My only requirement was that it couldn’t go into a landfill. Offered it to Santiago today and his wife will now use it for food delivery to her [...]

Chipotle’s new online ordering falls short

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

I ordered last night from Chipotle’s new online ordering system.  We love their food.  It’s always good. Simple, but good.  It’s a nice respite from the usual Friday night Mexican restaurant fare.  No margies though. I ordered online by going through a simple interface that let me name each order for the appropriate person. I [...]