by Jeff Slater | Jul 5, 2026 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
It has been 30 years since my maternal grandfather, Poppa George, passed away. But there isn’t a day that I don’t think about him and his journey as an immigrant to the United States. As the country turns 250, I want to honor and memorialize Poppa...
by Jeff Slater | Jan 5, 2025 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
Lessons from a one-eyed tri-color pure-bred collie named Walter Mitty Slater Life has a funny way of reminding us of essential lessons when we least expect them. As a sage marketing advisor who sells seasoned advice, I had a firm grasp of branding and consumer...
by Jeff Slater | Dec 29, 2024 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
As I reflect on the past year’s journey, one word has persistently whispered to me, calling me toward a more intentional and empathetic path. Karuna. It’s a Sanskrit word that I heard during a morning meditation via my Calm app. It transcends the simple...
by Jeff Slater | Aug 19, 2024 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
Phil Donahue passed away today, August 19, 2024. Rest in peace. I’m reposting a blog I wrote about the time my wife and I were guests on his show with the founders of Häagen-Dazs, November 19, 1986. And yes, I realize how young we look. In the mid 1980’s, an...
by Jeff Slater | Jul 21, 2024 | Marketing Advice, Personal Stories
The story of Fanny Slater, my daughter and her journey. My name is Jeff, and I am a podcast addict. I’m not sure if there is a 12-step program for us, but I don’t make excuses for my addiction. As a lifelong learner and curious marketing strategist, I want to listen...
by Jeff Slater | Apr 14, 2024 | Personal Stories
Saying goodbye to our family’s home in Springfield, New Jersey Some people have spirit animals. I have a spirit shape—the Circle. In my life, circles have come up repeatedly, starting with the only home I ever knew as a child. I was born in 1954 and lived my first 18...
