Texans' Biggest Deals: Watson Leads $156M Contract
Largest Contracts in Houston #Texans History Deshaun Watson, $156M Will Anderson: $150M J.J. Watt, $100M Derek Stingley Jr., $90M DeAndre Hopkins, $81M Top Average Salaries Will Anderson, $50M Danielle Hunter, $40.1M Deshaun Watson, $39M
Texans Lock Anderson with $177M, $134M Guaranteed Extension
Will Anderson's 3 year, $150M extension with the #Texans puts him under contract at a total value of 5 years, $177M through 2030, $134M of which is reportedly guaranteed for practical purposes. Anderson will still be 29 years old at the...
Questioning CRM's Value Beyond Simple Data Storage
i still dont understand what value does CRM add here other than a database? Unless agentic-first structured data maybe is valuable?
European Actors, Even French Socialists, Drove Market Liberalization
Abdelal shows how capital market liberalization was pushed by groups of European actors including leading French socialists. Today's Chrtbook Top Links in the comment below https://t.co/BHXhe2jvTI
Target the Right Patients, Not More, for Growth
Healthcare marketing is shifting from broad campaigns → pinpoint precision. Ty Allen from RLDatix explains how targeting the RIGHT patients (not just more patients) drives growth. Learn more: https://t.co/KJad77QKHj @socialclimb_1 #PrecisionMarketing #hcmktg
AI Threatens Tech Moats, Future Cashflow Valuations Collapse
If AI lives up to the hype, it will erode the traditional long term moats of technology companies. As a result, no one with a brain wants to pay for cashflows far in the future. These multiples cannot come back unless...
From Rejection to $50M Daily: Netflix’s Rise
In 2000, Netflix wanted to sell itself to Blockbuster for $50 million. Blockbuster laughed at them. Today, Netflix generates $50 million in profit in less than a day.
Data Reveals NBA Tanking Trends and Fixes
What the Data Says About NBA Tanking, and How to Fix It 🏀https://t.co/rekP0yqs1Z via @sportico @LevAkabas
Rate‑cut Odds Surge to 50% After Recent Events
Just a couple weeks the probability of another FOMC rate cut this year was down to less than 10% With some positive macro and geopolitical events over the past two weeks including the last 48 hours... the probability of another FOMC...
Avoid Major Business Decisions While Stressed
Don't take action on major business decisions when you are frustrated or stressed. DON'T take action on major business decisions when you are frustrated. You will rush to hire, rush to build, rush to fire someone, all without a plan. Without...
Track Stress Early to Prevent Burnout
Don’t Wait for Burnout: Track Stress in Your Business Early - CX Journey™ https://t.co/fNEchIlLBp #burnout #employeeexperience #leadership #friction https://t.co/PWMP2STwp3
Leverage Competitor Success to Win New Prospects
Want instant credibility with a new prospect? Don't talk about yourself. Talk about their competitor. "We helped [similar company] solve [exact problem you suspect they have]." Now they're leaning in. Not because of you. Because of the fear of falling behind.
Clarity Over Cleverness: Simple Funnels Win
I've built 30+ funnels. Here's the pattern: Funnels that tried to be clever with complex psychological tricks failed. Funnels that were brutally simple and clear worked. Your customers aren't dumb. They're just busy. Clarity wins.
Leaving Top PE for Independent Deals: High Risk, Higher Reward
How risky is it really to leave a top-paying PE firm to become an independent sponsor and buy a $2-10M EBITDA business yourself? (Think of people working at Warburg Pincus, Vista Equity, KKR, Bain, Carlyle, TPG, Hellman & Friedman, Apollo.) I read...
Iran Mandates Specific Shipping Lane Despite Trump’s Openness Claim
President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open. But do note Tehran says shipping traffic needs to follow the "coordinated route as already announced” by Iran. What's that route? My @Opinion video explainer, published originally last week, shows it. https://t.co/Pg7UBNarHY
Validate Research First: Boost Credibility and Open Dialogue
Founders: Start discovery by validating your research: 'I snooped on LinkedIn before this. Looks like you have 2 new sellers who joined recently - is that right, or do I need to get better at Sales Navigator?' Shows preparation. Demonstrates credibility. Opens door for...
Iran Reopens Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Persists Amid Mine Claims
Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Continues These moves come as Trump claims the U.S. is helping Iran remove mines from the Strait. Updating live: https://t.co/t5TdqPciTt
NHL Players Rank Houston Top Expansion Market
NHL Players' preferred expansion markets, according to the @NHLPA Player Poll: 1. Houston - 34.3% 2. Quebec City - 16.9% 3. Atlanta - 9.8% 4. Scottsdale - 8.9% 5. Austin - 5.0%
Integrate AI, Triple Margins; Pure AI Startups Fail
90% of the 'AI wrapper' startups are going to die in 12 months. but the founders who integrate AI into their existing businesses are going to 3x their margins. i'm not building an AI company. i'm building a company that happens...
Apollo CEO Sees Iran Conflict Boosting Gulf Business Confidence
What Apollo CEO Marc Rowan told me about how he’s thinking about the war in Iran: “I view what’s happening as stabilizing. I view this as ultimately good for business confidence, investment, particularly in the Gulf where I’m very bullish...
US Debt Limits Expose Global Economic Fragility
On @cgtnamerica, I explain the fragility facing the global economy: "Large economies like the US have been running large deficits and accumulating debt. There's very little headroom. They've put themselves in a corner. And the markets aren’t pricing in the real...
AI Agents Will Flood Networks—New Strategies Needed
Given how much more Internet traffic AI Agents are going to create, we need new strategies to ensure the network can keep up. Here’s one…
AI Mode Now Orders Nearby Items via Voice
Expanding from Search to AI Mode -> AI Mode can now call nearby stores for last-minute shopping "This tool launched directly on Search last November, and it’s rolling out in the coming weeks on AI Mode in the U.S." "Just describe what...
Agentic Web Arrives: 5 Key AI Search Shifts
The Agentic Web is Here: 5 AI Shifts I'm Discussing with Clients about AI Search - Marie Haynes https://buff.ly/VRW47KT
FA and Premier League Ignore Ticket Price Gouging
The FA and Premier League turn a blind eye to Todd Boehly’s Vivid Seats selling FA Cup semi final tickets for more than a grand. These organisations are supposed to be the guardians of the game, yet they show the backbone...
Balance Brand Identity with Performance-Driven Creative Testing
Brand Creative /= Performance Creative This is one of the biggest hurdles when working with brands looking to scale is they want things "on brand" but "on brand" typically doesn't convert as well as performance driven creative. You have to be willing...
Minibinder Data for $149—Custom Assays Available
Get data on your minibinders for $149! Sequence in -> data out. Let us know other assays or protocols you'd like to see and we're happy to add to Ginkgo Cloud Lab.
Deel Asks Dario Amodei to Leave Payroll to Us
Oh great and powerful @DarioAmodei - builder of minds, father of Claude. I humbly request you leave payroll to us at Deel. We are but simple folk who process paystubs and chase compliance deadlines. But if you do come for...
US Oil Blockade Opens Strait, Offers Ukraine Lessons
Big thanks to @biannagolodryga for having me on @CNN to talk about the US blockade of Iranian oil and its role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Lots of lessons to learn here, especially on how the West confronts...
Personal, Tangible Gestures Outlast Automated B2B Outreach
A few years ago, someone sent me tiki cups. Not branded cups. Not a box with a company logo slapped on the side. Just a set of those fancy ceramic tiki mugs — the kind you’d get at Trader Vic’s...
Euro Slides as Hike Forecasts Drop to 1.6%
FWIW, intra-day euro off its highs. Not major moves, but it appears there was an overshooting on the Iran news. Also now only 1.6 hikes expected by year-end in the eurozone, down from 2.6 on Monday src: BBG https://t.co/BogH7m2BKY
Debt Woes Could Spark Bond Market Revolt, Says Wilson
"If we don't find a way to grow out of the debt problem, the bond market will revolt... but I just don't see that right now." 🎙️ Morgan Stanley CIO Mike Wilson https://t.co/6SRBAtt9a2
Rediscover 1990s Search Engine Tips in Classic Guide
30 years ago, I published The Webmaster's Guide To Search Engines. I've dug up & dusted off my old HTML files to make the guide available again. Take a trip back to the '90s web & see tips for AltaVista,...
Big West Actively Seeks New Member Institutions
“Yes, we are actively continuing to look at opportunities and institutions that want to join the Big West, particularly those within the existing or, possibly, an expanded Big West footprint.” https://t.co/NOzE2UQq53
Jan 20 Google Update Cracked Down on SEO Spam
The unconfirmed Google update on ~Jan 20 this year was a bloodbath. I actually think Google did more to address common SEO/GEO spammy tactics on this date than they did with other recent core updates. This is a well-known brand website's...
Master Managing Difficult Coworkers to Stop Mental Hangover
Difficult coworkers follow you home in your mind unless you learn how to manage them as a skill. #workplaceproblems #communication #emotionalintelligence #psychology #mentalhealth https://t.co/Rg0JiJGfSD
Week 0 Start Gives Games Pre‑NFL Spotlight
Starting the 2027+ seasons on Week 0 would certainly create scheduling flexibility but the major benefit would be playing more games before the NFL starts, when there is effectively zero competition for eyeballs.
Deep Cash‑Flow Modeling Beats EPS for True Value
The senior analyst at a Tiger Cub who trained me on financial modeling back in '08 (shoutout Chris Laporte) walked me through the importance of deeply detailed cash flow builds. So much of the world is focused on EPS (certainly...
Content Marketplace Explodes; Choose Stories Wisely
Off of one of our recent @CU_SPS_Sports pods; From #Substack And Beyond, The Supermarket of Content Has Never Been Bigger, If You Shop Wisely... #storytelling #sportsbiz https://t.co/FNLt8dCY3q https://t.co/dyMjmyVDAM
Mutual Export Controls Harm US, China—Time for Careful Rollback
As I have noted in several posts over the past year, there is a growing recognition that both the US and China have pushed export controls to levels that are damaging to each other’s economies. A Deal Waiting to Be...
Unreasonable Hospitality: Turn Mistakes Into Competitive Edge
Being 'unreasonable' with how you treat people is the ultimate competitive advantage. My conversation with Will Guidara (@wguidara), who took Eleven Madison Park to the #1 restaurant in the world and helped bring the hit show 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘳 to life. 𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱: • 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴...
Eight Common Lies Leaders Tell About Underperformers
RT @JoeContrera We’ve all been there. You have a poor performer on your team you refer to as your "problem child." The one who takes up inordinate time, energy, and resources. Here's a list of 8 Lies Leaders tell themselves about...
Fix Flow Before Scaling Volume in Sales
If deals are stalling, more volume tends to add noise. The 30/60/90 playbook below shows a better sequence: • 0–30: fix leaks and unblock flow • 31–60: tighten ICP and targeting • 61–90: scale what converts Fix flow first. Then add volume. https://t.co/zzHu8bPpGE
Apple's Satellite Link Changes Hands, Prepares for Leo Integration
Apple devices’ satellite link is under new ownership: "This lays the foundation for when Leo comes online to expand and deepen that relationship." @Computerworld https://t.co/hLhYdyuYxS
Question “Low‑hanging Fruit”—Assumptions Hide Real Priorities
Someone told me to "grab the low-hanging fruit" yesterday, and I spent the next ten minutes wondering who decided what "low" meant. Because the fruit that's at eye level for THAT guy might be hovering somewhere around my shins. "Low" assumes...
Mannix Outlines NBA's Next Growth Priorities
From expansion to quality of play, @SIChrisMannix lays out the critical next steps of growth for @nba https://t.co/FdNbxOqyHY
Snowflake CFO Retires with $518M Net Worth
CFO's don't usually join the Tres Comma Club, but Snowflake's CFO retired in it... -Sold $600M while at Snowflake -Exited with $518M holdings -Continued to vest for one year as an advisor Not a bad run... See the data on all CFO comp packages 👇 https://t.co/F9EMepCkWq
Dana White Slams Legacy Boxing Promoters as “Rinky‑dink”
Dana White calls all the legacy boxing promoters “rinky dink” on First Take. Says every fight you see is like a “going out of business sale” where they take all the money.
Norway's High Unionization Undermines Paul Graham's Claim
79% of public-sector/38% of private-sector workers in Norway are unionized, so I am unclear what @paulg is trying to argue here https://t.co/I8Uqhz91Mx
VIX Drop Misreads Ceasefire; Risk Still Lingers
US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension. The VIX has fallen from 29.3 to 17.94 since March 30 — markets are pricing this as full resolution. A pause is not a peace deal. A two-week truce is not a...