Category Archives: Business Advice

Applying improv comedy and smart ass ideas to the professional world

If You’re Gonna Insult Someone, Do It Right!

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Avish

I was doing some work from a Panera Bread today (my “mobile office,” if you will), when two employees got into a small exchange. Actually, one was irritated about something and the other one was egging him on. The irritated … Continue reading →

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Customer Service and the Big “Ding!”

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Avish

(This is from my Improvised Musings E-Zine. Sign up for it now and get the MP3: “How to Think Quick” Free!!) Here’s a story my buddy Mike told me about some awful customer service he got after the vendor encountered … Continue reading →

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The Curse of the Self-Absorbed

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Avish

How many self-absorbed statements does it take to make you lose interest in a person? I was listening the Bloodhound Gang (singers of “Bad Touch,” otherwise known as “The Discovery Channel Song”) on a radio interview, and they were describing … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do After You Win Three Emmys?

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Avish

Here’s an idea: You can take on a supporting role in “Spring Break Shark Attack”! I recently watched Spring Break Shark Attack on the Sci-Fi channel. I know what you’re thinking, but hear me out: Jaws is my favorite movie … Continue reading →

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The $1,000,000 Kick to the Crotch

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Avish

Would you let me kick you in the crotch as I hard as I could for $100? Before you answer, keep in mind that I have trained in the martial arts for over 20 years, and have a pretty strong … Continue reading →

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The Day the Muppets Failed to Deliver on the “Brand Promise”…

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Avish

(Note: I started writing this article in December, then got distracted, then forgot about it. Which is why I am posting a “Christmas” article in March) A Christmas tradition of mine is to sit down and watch “A Muppet Christmas … Continue reading →

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A Close Shave

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Avish

On Friday, I bought a new electric shaver. I decided to splurge and go for a high-end Norelco that cost over $150. I was excited about the new shaver, because let’s face it, I am a hairy man. With my … Continue reading →

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Video interview!

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Avish

I was interviewed by Dr. Sally Witt on Monday night. This short interview focuses mostly on the January 10th Internet Marketing Intensive my chapter of the National Speakers Association is putting on (I am president of the chapter this year). … Continue reading →

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What You Can Learn From My Stupidity

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Avish

I think I’m a pretty smart guy, but once in a while – ok, maybe once in a semi-frequent while – I’ll do something that makes me say, “Avish, you are an idiot.” This is the tale of one such … Continue reading →

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Productivity – 7 Signs You Are Having an “Unproductive” Week

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Avish

Have you ever had a week where you looked back and said to yourself, “Did I get *anything* done this week?” I did. Last week. I’m not proud of it, but it happened. Rather than complain about it, I decided … Continue reading →

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