Mon, 31 August 2015
The greatest reinvention stories are personal. This episode captures a conversation about change, personal growth and the power of getting out of your own way with mid-Michigan FM radio personality Deb Hart. What makes Deb's story so great is that it's relatable, and she has done the hard work of extracting the lessons from her experiences so that we can all learn from them. QUOTE IT
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Mon, 24 August 2015
In the second part of our interview with Patrick Bero, CEO/CFO of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority, we get a better look at the business and financial side of Cobo’s reinvention. Patrick shared a really interesting tidbit about the market demand for Cobo’s bonds being three times higher than what was available while the City of Detroit was in bankruptcy. Surprising, right? That’s around the 19:25 mark - but don’t just scan ahead to that! There is so much more to this story.
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Mon, 17 August 2015
Detroit and Cobo Center may seem synonymous, but Cobo has a unique reinvention story all its own. In this episode, Patrick Bero, CEO/CFO of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority gives us an interesting account of Cobo's reinvention starting with a major disruption in the belly of the economic decline. Patrick has a lot to say about what happened after the reality set in that there was no way Cobo could keep doing business the same way and remain in existence. QUOTE IT “It all starts from a crisis point. We had to clear a lot of hurdles to get to this point. We had to earn a lot of trust.” (9:28) “Are you really going to just change the cosmetics and throw a little paint on something or are you going to fundamentally change the way you live and work every day?” (15:55) DIG IN Around 15:20 Patrick describes their struggle with whether or not to rename Cobo and why they decided to stick with it even though they had an image problem. TAKEAWAYS |
Mon, 10 August 2015
Bridget Russo took a big risk when she left New York to live in Detroit and devote herself to marketing Shinola's wristwatches, leather goods and bicycles that are assembled and sold in Midtown. But that's not the story she sat down with Mike to tell - although we think that would be a pretty interesting one! (Perhaps next time, Bridget?) In this episode, Shinola's marketing director talks with us about why they couldn't resist making Detroit home base and how the company blends an authentic story with quality products to create a highly desirable brand. Listen to the latest episode now. QUOTE IT “There’s nothing wrong with embracing the past, but you have to look towards the future and be ready to change and be nimble.” (14:51) DIG IN Beginning at 18:30 she paints a terrific picture of creative connections linking automotive manufacturing to watch-making and the creation of a degree program in fashion accessory design. TAKEAWAYS |
Mon, 3 August 2015
Part two of our conversation with entrepreneur, author and venture capitalist Josh Linkner goes deeper into his ideas on change and concepts for effectively staying on top of the reinvention process. In this episode, get useful change agent hacks and good tips on making your business unusual in the best way possible. If you have a question for Josh, PureReinvention will be moderating a Twitter chat with him next Monday, August 10, from 10:30-11:30 am EST. Follow #DLab and #ASAE2015 to be part of the conversation!
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