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Today marks 105 years since my dad, Mace Levin, was born. My dad has been gone for 15+ years, but his key biz messages still live with me every day. I have been lucky enough to have met and worked with many top tech and retail CEOs; my dad was clearly the most important person in my career and the finest human being that I have ever known. Six key principles of #MaceLevin: #1 - Always wear the shoes of your customers (and your team)! This is clear, in terms of making sure that you are satisfying their needs and not yours. Treat your customers and fellow team members well, period. #2 - Go where the market is going and not where it has been! Back in the late 1970s, my dad tasked me with getting our stores (#MaceElectronics) authorized by Apple to carry their computer products. We were selling Atari, TI and Commodore computers; Dad saw that the PC revolution was coming and we needed to be part of it. #3 - Do your part in the community! Back in 1960, one year after he started his own business, Dad agreed to chair the United Way campaign in Erie, PA (our hometown). This was with four sons under the age of ten at home, a new business that required lots of time and a myriad of other community volunteer efforts. Though I think that my mom deserves half the credit on this one, having to take care of the four boys! #4 - Think outside the box (and learn from others)! My dad was never afraid to learn from other people on ways to improve the business (and was always willing to share his thoughts with others). A rep suggested that he do a big off-site event to drive revenue and awareness; out of this the #MaceSpectacular was born, an event at the Erie County Fieldhouse that attracted thousands of customers and drove huge revenue gains for the company. And many of Dad's fellow Nationwide Group members came in to see it; I remember my parents hosting #BradAnderson from Best Buy at their home during one of the events. And from this, Nationwide's #PrimeTime emerged, as the late "Lee Guttman tasked me (along with #GershonGuttman, who handled the event logistics) to make it happen. And in some ways, our #TechConnectLIVE event today is derived from it. #5 - Do what is right, even if it is not popular! My dad lived his entire life this way. He marched for civil rights in Erie in the 1960s and worked with his commercial sound vendors to supply products to protestors in the South. He published ads in the paper against the war in Vietnam; not a popular position at the time, nor one good for business ... but in his mind, the right thing to do! #6 - Family comes first, always!!! The only time my dad yelled at me in the more than a decade that we worked together was when I told my mom (she was helping out in the store) that I was too busy to run across the street to get her some chocolates. My dad let me have it ... and he was right! Family always comes first. I could go on and on about his lessons, but I will stop there. Thanks Dad!!!

🗽👋 Goodbye New York City! 🗽👋 Although our time was limited, I will cherish the lessons you have taught. Bet on yourself, do with conviction, and don't let outside noise influence your ability to make decisions and add value. 🖤 💛 A farewell to NYC would not have been complete without attending NEXT.io. "Contagious Optimism" is how I would describe this online gambling and sports betting conference. Representing SCCG Management at the conference with gaming industry veteran Mark Stebbings was simply incredible. 🖤 💛 ◾ Reconnecting with former colleagues, mentors, and industry heavy hitters. ◾ Building new friendships and partnerships that will last a lifetime. ◾The crossover between gaming verticals, media, digital, and influencers will be more critical than ever. What makes gaming conferences so special are the people. This industry in particular, there is an inherent willingness to support and offer insight. We dream big, push boundaries, and continue to reinvent everyday. Thank you to everyone who make this industry so great. One last look outside my Midtown apartment. I bid my farewell, right before the congestion tax kicks in✌ I am returning back to where my career started. Las Vegas, I am all in🎲 For those that know me, know that I live for every aspect of the real money gaming space. Let's discuss how we can work together, create opportunities, and learn from one another. Just getting started!

This is an opportunity to know how to do something extremely valuable that no one else does… Tonight we start the 2nd session of the “Who’s Your Oprah” cohort on the process and strategy of building high impact, high value relationships. It’s all meat, no fluff. Very tactical and practical. These 20 people invested in themselves and because there isn’t a soul on the planet who knows or implants this system they will be way ahead of everyone else after the 4th session. This cohort sold out and we have 10 people on the waitlist for the next one so if you want a competitive advantage and understand how valuable high access, high impact relationships are please dm me to secure your spot in the next cohort. TESTIMONIAL "There are certain things you can't buy in life and I believe one of them is to be able to walk into any room in the world and be a magnet to the right people. Scott has that ability and instinct. He is highly likeable, a man of his word, he is courageous and makes moves many wouldn't dare taking. I can't wait to see what continues to be in store for Scott, but one thing is for sure, it will continue to be exciting, unique and most definitely BIG." Philippe H. Guggenheim Founder, HG Contemporary #peopleovereverything #relationshipsmatter

Celebrating wins is not just about the joy of success; it’s a powerful tool for your brand. It shows your community that you’re in a mindset of celebration and fun, which is magnetic. But it’s also strategic—it highlights your achievements and builds credibility. When you share these moments, you create an opportunity to involve your audience even further. Bookend your celebrations by asking, “How can we make this even better?” or “What do you know that we don’t?” This not only elevates the win but invites your community to contribute, fostering a deeper sense of connection and shared growth.

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Insight: If your offerings are "in person" (events, concerts, courses, activations, etc), in most cases there are at least two different booking mindsets. They sound like this: "I have time this weekend, what's there to do?" "I like things like this, when can I experience them?" Use your website to empower visitors to view your offerings from both of these perspectives. We've implemented things like personalization on many sites to address this, however... simply adding filters & categories to your calendar based on the interests your audience has is an EASY WIN you can do right now.

Looking for an event to network with other Austinites without an entrance fee, a sales pitch, and not be tied to a specific industry or organization? Go right now to your calendar and block off September 5th at 5:30. My company, Collective Advisors, started Austin Social Circuit to promote a sense of community for business professionals in our city. We want to grow this into an event that people from across Austin look forward to each month to make new connections or reconnect with old friends. Here's what I promise: -Everyone is welcome as long as they are respectful of others. -No strings attached (no sales, our company organized and promoted this event, but that's all) -We promise to have it every month at the same time (the first Thursday). -We will rotate between two locations; North Austin on odd-numbered months (Bouldin Acres North, 1806 W Braker Ln by Q2 Stadium) and South Austin on even-numbered months (ABGB, 1305 W Oltorf St) Spread the word, bring your friends, share this post - I hope you can make it and we can reconnect in-person with a great conversation and I can introduce you to your next business connection 🤝 or new best friend. #AustinNetworking #AustinHappyHour #OldFriends #AustinSocialCircuit

It’s my favourite time of year! It’s September, which means Halloween and C*******s are just around the corner. These are both two of my favourite holidays! Also, at this time of year, I like to look back on what we’ve achieved this year, and what memories I’ve made. It fills me with so many positive vibes, which is what I thrive off. September is usually when business at Quibble ramps up - it’s a trend we’ve witnessed literally since the business started. So, we’re excited to see what projects people want to start and how we can help them. Plus, we’ve got some exciting projects on ourselves. We’re revamping our website, redecorating the office and we’re exhibiting The Business Show - Where I’ll also be talking. It’s gonna be heavy, but I’m excited to see what the next few months look like. ❓ What do the next few months look like for you? ❓What are you excited about? #September #Summer #Autumn #Planning #Business #Events #Marketing

Exciting news for all the Markets and Management Studies enthusiasts! A new LinkedIn community has been launched to keep you updated on the latest news, events, and content related to MMS. Follow the page to stay connected and gain some serious business knowledge. Let's build a community where we can share our passion for MMS! Don't forget to use the hashtags #marketsandmanagementstudies #mms #dukemms to stay in touch.

Telling people where I work usually goes one of two ways: They ask, "So, how do you serve the camps?" 🤔 Or... They light up and say, "Oh my gosh! I love camp—I grew up going to camp!" or "My kids are at camp right now and absolutely love it!" It's so fulfilling to help our 850 camps across the U.S. to maximize their ministry. My role? Connecting leading businesses with these camps—through thought leadership, exhibiting, sponsorships, and advertising opportunities. It's truly inspiring to see innovative businesses like CampBrain or Feathr stepping up to serve the camp industry.