Second Life meet-ups
I attended a get together in Second life yesterday. It was put on by iVillage.com. One thing that I find fascinating is the different people who are drawn to Second life. I was invited by the people...
View ArticleEvents
As this is a “Events & Media blog” for Grass Shack Events & Media we have been known to show our successes with clients, fun resources and things we found interesting on the Internet. This...
View ArticleCrayonville Coffee- Virtual Events
I woke up very early this morning came down to the office in Alameda. The lights from the USS Hornet were shining out my office window which looks at San Francisco. I sat down and logged in to Second...
View ArticleSue Pelletier
Sue Pelletier mentioned Grass Shack in her latest post. Makes me smile. To hear more about Sue listen to the latest interview on http://www.podshackradio.com/index.php?post_id=175192 Check out Sues...
View ArticleOffices in Second Life and Real Life
Grass Shack Events & Media opened a Second Life office. We were interviewed by Successful Meetings magazine and they wanted pictures of one of our real life offices and the Second Life office....
View ArticlePBWA The Professional Bull Writers Association
I am one of the founding members of PBWA or the Professional Bull Writers Association. We have been together for 3 years now. This is our new logo. If you have read this blog for any amount of time...
View ArticleSuccessful Meetings March Cover
This months March cover of Successful Meetings Magazine features Mike McAllen our CEO. Which is me!!!!!! How cool! The article is by Sarah Welch and is really interesting. I had the good fortune of...
View ArticleThe Richest People in America
Today was a very productive day. I had two inquiries for programs and I did a ton of billing from the last event we produced. Grass Shack really is doing very good financially at last after four+ years...
View ArticleClients and life
We just got word one of our best clients is going with a new system this year. Which at this time does not involve Grass Shack Events & Media. It is a quirky thing business. I should be...
View ArticleArticle 27
Today at the office we are breaking in a new worker. Its friday so I like to bring mayson in and go through some budgets and work on redesigning the Website. Drool is bad for the keyboard I have found....
View ArticleInternet widgets & communications
Social Media is taking over my life. Yesterday I sat and worked on Version 2 of a proposal for PepsiCo. In between I twittered, had second life open where I watched Eric Rice build buildings and make...
View ArticleStory of an Eagle
Lots of changes here at Grass Shack Events Media we are deep in a sales deployment, our office moved into a better space, the website changes are coming along nicely. I stumbled upon this slide show...
View ArticleCrazy days!!!
So I was invited to another social networking site yesterday. I declined. I need to unplug more lately . Business has picked up and I need to concentrate on doing creative stuff. I met with my friend...
View ArticleCommitment
How committed are you? I admit today I was not that committed to the cause of Grass Shack Events & Media. After a weekend of camping with our good friends the Hiesters, I had a hard time getting...
View ArticleWhats your passion?
ADD is something I have been battling with for years. Maybe thats why I have had so many jobs over the years. I always end up wanting more learning and creative stimulation after the job is mastered...
View ArticleEvolving the face to face vs. face to moniter.
I was all set to do a wrap up of my podcast and new media expo experience when I came across a post for Chris Brogan today. Seems like I am posting a ton about Chris I guess he reminds me of what I...
View ArticleHow is your website doing?
How is your website doing?I have been working with Hilton Hotels on a new social media initiative and the main goal is to drive people to the hotels main site. Some other things to consider while we...
View ArticleDoes funny make your creative
I saw this article in Fast Company Source. I have been involved many brainstorming efforts. Of course with our company Grass Shack Events & Media with my old company InVision Communications plus a...
View ArticleChip Conley at the CommonWealth Club
Last night we had the good fortune to catch Chip Conley speak at the Commonwealth Club. The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation’s oldest and largest public affairs forum, bringing together...
View ArticleBest way to judge respect
How do you know somebody is serious when they are working for you, or simply being a new friend. First way I judge is if that person is on time. I know it is a simple thing, but it is the most...
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