Count down to Black FridayLet me tell you a quick story.When McDonald’s launched their Monopoly game, they weren’t just handing out fries and free burgers… they were printing money.Here are the facts:U.S. same-store sales jumped 5.3% in one month dur...

Count down to Black FridayIf you’ve been meaning to expand your Charlotte network before Q4 kicks into high gear, this is your moment. Join the Charlotte Area Chamber’s Connect After 5—a relaxed, high-value mixer designed to spark real conversations...

Count down to Black FridayRico here.I just did something that’s going to change the way Charlotte connects to… well, Charlotte.I built a ChatGPT for the Charlotte Buzz Newsletter. Yes, you read that right. A custom GPT—available 24/365—that answers q...

Count down to Black FridayDo you remember Charlotte’s Roofman story?The guy who climbed through ceilings and robbed fast-food restaurants while hiding out in a Toys “R” Us? Yeah—that story.Well, Hollywood didn’t forget.This month, the Roofman story i...

Count down to Black FridayHey,You ever notice how the world flipped? Back in the day, you had to open a restaurant if you wanted to sell food. Now? Folks are selling full dinners straight off Facebook Marketplace.Real talk — there’s a woman in Texas...

Count down to Black FridayLet me be blunt. If you’re still treating YouTube as a place for cat videos and teenagers making dance clips—you’re leaving serious money on the table.YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world, right behind Go...

Count down to Black FridayThis week I published a fun newsletter post all about cinnamon rolls—yep, those sweet, swirly treats. But here’s the real story: it wasn’t just about dessert.I stopped into Cinnaholic – Ballantyne and noticed a “Sweet Deal”:...

Count down to Black Friday13 years ago today, I wasn’t just another guy hustling sales and marketing. Nah—Google tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Come hang out in New York.” Not just a building, not just an office—Google owns the whole block. Tha...

Count down to Black FridayCheck out the first article from the newsletter https://TheCharlotteBuzz.com/https://TheCharlotteBuzz.com/latest----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WOW.Th...

Count down to Black FridayIt’s official. The President has signed the deal. TikTok is here to stay.Which means two things:Every single one of your competitors is going to scramble to get their TikTok campaign live.Those who hesitate will miss out on...