A few years ago, I was one of the plenary speakers of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship’s Go Negosyo Youth Summit.  Let me share the five highlights of my talk on “Grow from Failures” where I talked about many business failures from my early days, some of which I also wrote in my book “The WE Entrepreneur”. 1.     I was 23 years […]

Author / co-author of 16 bestselling marketing books Contemporary Marketing Strategy in the Philippine Setting (1992) Marketing Mix Strategy in the Philippine Setting (1993) The Marketing Mentors (1993) Marketing 101:  An A to Z Guide (1994) Marketing Plan:  Building The Profitable Preferred Brand (1997 & 2012 2nd edition) Marketing Excellence in Good Times and Bad (1998, co-edited with Dr. Ned […]

Entrepreneurs must navigate four gates to reach the “House of Prosperity”, which is the desired outcome of entrepreneurs with the promise of financial independence, personal freedom, and the realization of their deepest desires.  These gates or hurdles that entrepreneurs need to overcome to attain business success are (1) the preparation gate, (2) the marketing gate, (3) the execution gate, and […]

Imagine diving into the intricate world of business models, where every term from “value proposition” to “value architecture” plays a critical role in shaping how businesses create, deliver and capture value. In this article, we will explore 50 essential business model terms that form the backbone of modern entrepreneurship and management. These terms are not just jargon but foundational ideas […]

CIS Bayad Center, Inc. is one of the most prominent and extensive omnichannel payment platform in the Philippines. It is the pioneer and market leader in the outsourced bills payment collection industry, with the largest biller network. They are more popularly known as Bayad, a subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and a member of the MVP Group of […]

Mansmith and Fielders Inc. recently recognized the winners of its first Mansmith Sales Masters Awards. This inaugural event highlighted five outstanding sales professionals whose achievements are truly inspiring. As I reflect on the event, I am struck by the collective impact these individuals have made in their respective industries and the broader business community. A Diverse and Distinguished Group The […]

Gary de Ocampo currently represents Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy, in the Philippines. He retired in April 2023 after serving as the President of Kantar Philippines and the Managing Director of its Insights Division for 15 years. In September 2024, he will begin his new role as President of Centre Medicale Internationale, the premier outpatient clinic […]

Martin Gonzalez is the co-creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors enabling startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on organization design, leadership, and cultural challenges. Martin has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He teaches and collaborates on research at the world’s elite […]

Cheri Moran serves as the Vice President of Sales at Universal Robina Corporation (URC), making her the first female to hold this position. Previously, she made history as the first female Sales Director at Coca-Cola Philippines, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. Moran has been honored as part of the inaugural batch of winners of the Mansmith Sales Masters Awards, […]

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