by Rich Cruz | Jul 8, 2022 | Business, Business systems, Digital Marketing, Management, Marketing
This one is likely not going to be a popular one among some audiences. However, I was just thinking about my experience working within organizations both as a director and as a consultant. One of the very common themes I’ve witnessed which makes organizations... 
by Rich Cruz | Jun 30, 2022 | Digital Marketing, General Business, Marketing
My wife and I recently watched the movie Brittany Runs a Marathon – a comedy about a woman who moves from an unhealthy lifestyle to running the New York Marathon. In my opinion, it was an enjoyable movie, and one with which I can relate a bit. I’ll likely never run a... 
by Rich Cruz | Jun 27, 2022 | Business, Health, Inspiration, Life Balance, Management, Marketing
I felt the need to get some fresh air and sunshine today in Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs. After a couple of weeks of hot weather, this evening was a very comfortable 77 degrees. So, I aired up my Schwinn’s tires and took to the paved trails by the house going for about... 
by Rich Cruz | Jun 26, 2022 | Digital Marketing, General Business, Graphics, Marketing
Earlier today I had a client request me to update their Google My Business (GMB) profile with a bunch of photos on their phone. While I aim to please, and I would be happy to do that – instead I created a quick video to show how someone can quickly add photos or posts... 
by Rich Cruz | Jun 19, 2022 | Graphic Design, Marketing, SEO
During my collegiate academic career, I strove to become a visual artist. From an early age, I have always enjoyed picture books, Sunday comics, animated films, catalogs, and magazines. Since my Uncle Rich showed me how to draw Charlie Brown and Snoopy, I wanted to... 
by Rich Cruz | Jun 18, 2022 | Health, Management, Marketing, Psychology
As I’ve written in earlier posts and as most people would attest, aside from a brief stint in college when I went on a dangerous crash diet, I’ve been overweight for my entire life. What can I say, I don’t necessarily eat to live – I live and love to eat. During...