I was sitting in a cramped airport lounge last month, scribbling a new market entry strategy on a cocktail napkin, when I realized how much of the “home office” industry is just…
Author: Rick David
I am Rick David, and my mission is to unlock the hidden potential within every business idea. Fueled by a lifetime of entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for strategic innovation, I thrive on transforming challenges into opportunities. With insights drawn from a diverse career and a habit of sketching visions on napkins, I guide others through the maze of strategic decisions with authority and creativity. Each day, the spark of possibility and the power to empower propel me forward, as I help others achieve their goals through dynamic and insightful narratives.
Stop Wasting Strategic Energy: the Napkin-sketch Guide on How to Tell a Habit From a Phase
I was sitting in a cramped middle seat on a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis last month, scribbling furiously on a cocktail napkin when I realized just how much money my clients…
Stop Settling for the Sticker Price: the Strategic Blueprint on How to Negotiate a Bill and Reclaim Your Capital
I was sitting in a cramped middle seat on a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis last month, scribbling a messy flow chart on a cocktail napkin, when I realized something infuriating: most…
A No-nonsense Guide to Patching a Wall: Stop Masking the Problem and Start Fixing It
I was sitting in a cramped economy seat over the Atlantic last month, frantically sketching a new scaling model in my ‘Napkin Strategy’ notebook, when I realized something profound: most people treat…
Stop Playing Defense: the Strategic Napkin-sketch Guide to What to Ask in an Interview to Unlock Your Real Value
I was sitting in a cramped economy seat over the Atlantic last month, scribbling a messy flow chart on a cocktail napkin, when I realized how much people screw up the most…
Stop Leaving Your Legacy to Chance: the Strategic Blueprint on How to Hand Over Work Properly and Scale Your Vision.
I was sitting in a cramped middle seat on a flight from Chicago to Minneapolis last month, scribbling a messy flow chart on a cocktail napkin, when I realized just how many…
The Napkin Sketch Strategy: Why Understanding the Difference Between Free and Paid Email Is the Pivot Point Between an Amateur Hobby and a Scalable Empire
I was sitting in a cramped middle seat on a flight to Chicago last month, scribbling a new market entry strategy in my ‘Napkin Strategy’ notebook, when I saw it again: a…
The Napkin-sketch Secret to High-stakes Connection: Mastering the Art of a Decent Handwritten Note
I was sitting in a cramped economy seat over the Atlantic last month, staring at a crumpled cocktail napkin where I’d just sketched out a pivot strategy for a client. As I…
Stop Treating Your Joy Like an Afterthought: the Strategic Blueprint on How to Budget for a Social Life Without Killing Your Ambition
I was sitting in a cramped terminal in Chicago last month, scribbling a messy pivot strategy on a cocktail napkin, when I realized something infuriating. Most “experts” treat personal finance like a…
The Strategic Blueprint for Social Integration: How to Meet Locals When You Move to a New City and Turn Strangers Into Your Greatest Network.
I was sitting in a cramped terminal in Chicago last year, scribbling a frantic market entry strategy on a cocktail napkin, when I realized I was doing exactly what most people do…