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I Didn’t Plan To Quiet Quit

I Didn’t Plan To Quiet Quit

I highly recommend a brand I seldom use anymore. This is a story of quiet quitting a great brand.

Visiting Clients Again: In-Person vs. Zoom

Visiting Clients Again: In-Person vs. Zoom

Zoom is great, and I still use it nearly every day. But let’s be honest, there is no substitute for meeting someone in person. We all crave and respond best to face-to-face connections.

Keep Track Of The Human

Keep Track Of The Human

It’s a WIIFM conundrum. The Olinger Group (TOG) runs all market research insights through a Living Well lens. Why does that matter? What’s in it for me? And what’s in it for you and your customers?

Feed Your Soul

Feed Your Soul

Whether I am snorkeling in crystal clear Caribbean waters, seeing the sights in New York City, or backpacking 210 miles from Yosemite National Park to Mt. Whitney, vacations keep me sane and...

I Fell Into A Great Career

I Fell Into A Great Career

Ten years ago this week, I was hired into an industry I knew nothing about and started a career that changed my life.

Play Hard, Score Big

Play Hard, Score Big

I love playing offense, both on the soccer field and in sales. But as much as I enjoy making the big plays, I know it would be game over without my team.

Managing The Legal Beast

Managing The Legal Beast

There are no two ways around it – securing sensitive data is a beast of a legal requirement for anyone conducting market research.

Replace Pitches with Conversations

Replace Pitches with Conversations

We met at a market research conference in Las Vegas and talked about football (Go Saints!). We stayed in touch, connecting occasionally to chat about sports, life, and work. About five years after we...

Five Questions to Ask Before You Do Market Research

Five Questions to Ask Before You Do Market Research

Market research isn’t just getting answers. In fact, it’s 50% asking the right questions. At The Olinger Group, we can help you ask the right questions, but I’m going to quote a little Jerry McGuire...

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