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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), 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, among others.

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 Racer 5 and Dogfish Head, master Japanese gardens, xeriscape, politics, and music.

email charles at vendorcloud@gmail.com

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Confession: Tired of the $20,000 nut

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Today, a good friend said to me that he was “tired of the $20,000 (monthly) nut”. So am I. So are you.  I’ve spoken with you and I know you are.  I’ve seen your bank account.  Don’t try me.  I have your social.  I know where you bank.  I looked it up. So, let’s band [...]

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 [...]

The debacle is far from over

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Tomorrow, the next steps of the financial crises will integrate into the rest of the world’s financial markets.  By Wednesday or Thursday, the HH predicts we won’t be able to save it with 100% of votes in Congress.  I am predicting a big letdown on the behalf of all Americans and a crises that may [...]