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Tapout: From Blood Sport To Big Time

Tapout: From Blood Sport To Big Time

Tapout's founders revolutionized MMA merchandising and helped legitimize the sport In the world of mixed martial arts, few brands have had as significant an impact as Tapout. What began as a humble operation selling t-shirts from the trunk of a car evolved into a multi-million dollar empire that helped legitimize and popularize MMA across the globe. Founded in 1997 by Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. and Dan "Punkass" Caldwell in San Bernardino, California, Tapout emerged during...

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Desert Majesty: Discovering Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale

A personal journey through architectural genius in the Sonoran Desert The stunning architecture of Taliesin West against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains As I mentioned in previous posts, I spent last week in Scottsdale for a conference. While the business aspects of the trip were productive, it was the unexpected cultural encounter with architectural history that left the most lasting impression. On my final evening, I attended the President's Dinner at Taliesin West, Frank...

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The Flipflop Generation: How Generation “Y” Will Change the Workforce

How different generations bring their unique perspectives and working styles to the modern workplace Flip-flops — a symbol of changing workplace norms across generations As I have mentioned in past posts, I was at a Communications Media Managers Association (CMMA) event last week in Arizona. Before I was a manager I always hated not getting any information about what my bosses got to learn at the events they attended, so I vowed when I became...

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U.S. Residential Debt Outstanding (1990-2025)

Tracking three decades of American mortgage debt and its impact on the housing market The story of U.S. residential mortgage debt is a reflection of America's economic journey over the past three decades. From the steady growth of the 1990s through the housing bubble and crash of the 2000s to today's post-pandemic reality, mortgage debt tells us about more than just housing—it reveals patterns in consumer behavior, economic policy, and financial resilience. As of Q1...

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Which Way Does The Woman Spin for You?

Explore the fascinating differences between our brain hemispheres and what they might say about how you perceive the world She spins to the right for me... The human brain is perhaps the most fascinating and complex structure in the known universe. Though it appears as a single organ, our brains are divided into two distinct hemispheres, each with specialized functions and processing styles. This hemispheric specialization, commonly known as "brain dominance," influences how we perceive,...

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My Wordcamp San Francisco 2008 Notes

A comprehensive guide to the presentations, innovations, and WordPress wisdom shared at WordCamp 2008 WordCamp 2008 brought together the brightest minds in the WordPress community WordCamp 2008 in San Francisco represented a landmark gathering for the WordPress community, bringing together developers, bloggers, designers, and business leaders to share insights about the platform that was rapidly changing online publishing. The event showcased the remarkable growth of WordPress and offered a glimpse into its exciting future. With...

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