Benjamin Surman
Ever since I can remember I’ve been dabbling in something. I learned early on that if you wanted something you had to earn it. You had to spot windows of opportunity and then execute. It started with trading baseball cards and mowing yards as a kid. Growing to become a self-taught freelancer and founder, I have created brands and advise brands at Surman & Co. Nothing has changed since I was a kid. I still seek windows of opportunity to this day and capitalize on it with my ability to mend creativity with strategy.
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The Government Doesn’t Get It
Or do they? This week Googles CEO Sundar Pichai spent some time with Congress. Whether you watched it, read about it, or were there; it was most definitely another episode of Congress proving they just don't really know how the Internet works. Or do they? As the...
Productive Habits Are the Root of Productive Time
All of the time we hear about how top C-Level executives, billion-dollar founders, big time motivational people, and others are up and at it early in the morning. And then so many times we hear about how every other Average Joe get’s up early too because “it’s what...
Start Saying No to Get Yourself Ahead
When you’re trying to grow your brand, or even advance in your career, you immediately believe that you must say “yes” to every request made by your prospects, clients, or boss. The fact of the matter is that this is not true, not the slightest bit. The obvious issue...
Create a Successful Side Project in 2018
Side projects, it seems just about everyone has one and the very least, they want one. It could be anything from startup a business to more of a side hustle such as being an Uber driver. Regardless, the common question always is “how do I find time for a side...
Everybody Has Something to Lose and Gain
Greatness, it is something we all want to achieve at one level or another. I posted the picture below of a sculpture in my office that always reminds me to never give up. Staying motivated and committed can be a helluva chore, but if you can just stick to it you will...