Tag Archives: Vistage

Prepare your company for possible sale even if you never want to sell

Posted on June 2, 2021 by markkolier

I was a fortunate enough to be part of a Vistage Group for a number of years.  Vistage is comprised of business owners who want to participate in a non-binding peer group that is facilitated by an experienced chairperson. I … Continue reading →

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Vistage – a CEO network that gets personal

Posted on December 9, 2011 by markkolier

For the past almost six years I have been a member of a CEO group called Vistage – http://www.vistage.com . I’ve alluded to my participation in the group on more than one occasion on my blog. My original reason for … Continue reading →

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Does an agency that represents itself have a fool for a client?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by markkolier

Those that know me know that I hatched an idea almost 15 years ago to have people customize a ‘fake’ magazine cover that would help them celebrate a significant life event. At the time it was an idea that was … Continue reading →

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The Marketing of the United States Marine Corps

Posted on September 21, 2009 by markkolier

It’s often said that it ‘takes one to know one’. As a dedicated marketer I appreciate a good marketing effort as much if not more than the next guy. This past Thursday and Friday I had the experience and honor … Continue reading →

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From the Halls of Montezuma

Posted on September 17, 2009 by markkolier

Through an Executive Group called Vistage we have been invited to take part in a one day MCBEF (Marine Corps Business Executive Forum) program. I leave today. My feeling is that most if not all of us, are quite eager … Continue reading →

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