Give someone a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach someone to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.
Adapted from Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie, 1885
Areas of Focus.
Reconnect with people who already know, love and trust you. Strengthen relationships and uncover opportunities already within reach.
Tap into associations, alma maters and shared communities. Turn existing access into new relationships and opportunities.
Identify ambitious targets. Use thoughtful research and a human touch to build relationships with people who can move the needle.
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” -Walt Disney
Planting a Tree with The Champ
A Lion Cub, a Hotel and a Lesson
The Wall Street Journal Called?
My client wanted to thank Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield for inspiring the name behind his growing business. A heartfelt handwritten note around Thanksgiving led to an invitation to Evander’s home on New Year’s Day.
We didn’t arrive empty-handed. We brought a baby peach tree—a symbol of solidarity and faith—and planted it together at his ho
My client wanted to thank Evander “Real Deal” Holyfield for inspiring the name behind his growing business. A heartfelt handwritten note around Thanksgiving led to an invitation to Evander’s home on New Year’s Day.
We didn’t arrive empty-handed. We brought a baby peach tree—a symbol of solidarity and faith—and planted it together at his home in Georgia. A simple, thoughtful gesture turned a first meeting into an experience none of us will ever forget.
The Wall Street Journal Called?
A Lion Cub, a Hotel and a Lesson
The Wall Street Journal Called?
The phone rang. “Is this Randall Ostrow? I’m holding your wooden puzzle-piece business card and would like to interview you for The Wall Street Journal.” I thought it was a prank. It wasn’t. The article was published, and I was amazed by the credibility it brought to something I had been doing for years. The lesson stayed with me. Find th
The phone rang. “Is this Randall Ostrow? I’m holding your wooden puzzle-piece business card and would like to interview you for The Wall Street Journal.” I thought it was a prank. It wasn’t. The article was published, and I was amazed by the credibility it brought to something I had been doing for years. The lesson stayed with me. Find thoughtful ways to be top-of-mind, show up differently and be remembered.
A Lion Cub, a Hotel and a Lesson
A Lion Cub, a Hotel and a Lesson
A Lion Cub, a Hotel and a Lesson
I wanted to surprise our family with a special guest at a big celebration. A lion cub. The hotel’s response was immediate: “Absolutely not. We do not allow lions at the resort.”
So, I met with hotel management, listened to their concerns and found a solution. On the day of the celebration, Nala was a huge hit, even with the hotel staff who
I wanted to surprise our family with a special guest at a big celebration. A lion cub. The hotel’s response was immediate: “Absolutely not. We do not allow lions at the resort.”
So, I met with hotel management, listened to their concerns and found a solution. On the day of the celebration, Nala was a huge hit, even with the hotel staff who had originally said no. Sometimes an open mind, a little persistence and a willingness to listen can turn “absolutely not” into an unforgettable experience.
