Here's the most recent edition MBC Today, including my letter from the editor and a link to the digital version preview of the magazine (the full version is an exclusive benefit for its subscribers).
Dear Readers,
New Orleans, here we come!
When I was at another industry event a week or two ago in Orlando, Tommy mentioned to me that AMBC's New Orleans event was nearly sold out. And I'm not at all surprised. AMBC events, in my maybe-not-too-humble and maybe-quite-biased opinion, are the best that this industry has to offer. Why? Because it's real store owners offering real advice, coming from an authentic non-sales-pitch place.
AMBC, after all, is a member-run non-profit industry association. As such, it's able to truly live by its "members helping members" motto. Genuinely.
New Orleans won't just be another vendor trade show. No, it'll be a networking and brainstorming workshop of inspiration! Three store tours on Sunday? Are you kidding me? That's truly outstanding. And a haunted New Orleans bus tour to boot? Sign me up!
I want to make sure I publicly thank Marielou here, in this letter, in front of the world, before I or anyone else forgets, for all of the work she has personally put into planning this upcoming event in her beloved hometown. The entire AMBC board and staff are amazing, but I would be remiss if I didn't specifically give commendation to my dear old buddy Marielou and her always-helpful attitude and exemplary friend-to-all and friend-to the-industry spirit. She's truly a rock star.
As you may have already heard (and, if not, you'll read about it in the news section of this issue of MBC Today), Seema, Fahim, and I have recently launched a podcast. It's an inspirational, informational, and motivational mash-up, with episodes generally less than 40 minutes each and featuring business leaders, thought leaders, community leaders, and life leaders who have discovered the secret to success: living in gratitude, embracing joy, and embracing that inner something that each individual has that no one else can replicate: mojo.
Recording and sharing these episodes has been a true joy. Each guest has taught us many things and, though our goal was to share motivation with the world, I'm finding myself motivated way more than I anticipated! It's kind of magical. I hope you'll tune in when you can at mojomotivation.com or on your favorite podcast streaming platform.
Finally, in the spirit of gratitude and in the
spirit of members helping members, I want to thank all of you. In a world
that's on fire, we have one of the most important things in each other that can
sustain, uplift, encourage, and enliven: community. Thank you for being part of
my community; thank you for caring, sharing, and daring to live and do business
authentically.
With care,
Marty Johnson (he/him)
Founder | Uncle Marty's
Columnist | Ask Uncle Marty™
Editor & Producer
| MBC Today
Co-Host | MoJo Motivation™ Podcast
Communication &
Vision Lead | AYM High Consultants
askunclemarty.com · @askunclemarty
