by Michael Carlon | Mar 5, 2016 | Self Awareness, Traveling Observations, Uncategorized
After nearly 20 years in the research business, my parents still have no idea what I do for a living. I’ve tried to explain it numerous ways; I run focus groups, I’m a marketing consultant, and I help clients make better decisions are three ways I’ve...
by Michael Carlon | Oct 19, 2013 | Traveling Observations
Last night my wife asked me to meet her out for a date night. The plan was for me to meet her at the restaurant as I was taking the train directly to New Canaan from New York. Somehow our signals got crossed; I mentioned that my train would get me in around 6:40 and...
by Michael Carlon | Apr 6, 2013 | Traveling Observations
On Thursday night my clients and I were treated to dinner by Blink UX, the owners of the usability lab we were renting to conduct our work. I was sitting across from Bob, my lead client. I think Bob and I get along so well because we have similar senses of humor and...
by Michael Carlon | Apr 5, 2013 | Traveling Observations
Our short Easter Vacation down in Florida came to an end on Tuesday. I flew with the family back to JFK and then they took a car service home while I hopped on a plane to Seattle. Little did I know I would face a three hour delay at the airport before takeoff. I...
by Michael Carlon | Mar 29, 2013 | Traveling Observations
I am currently in Ft. Lauderdale visiting my parents for Easter. I feel at home down here because I was born only 15 miles west of here in Plantation, FL. I loved growing up in south Florida and have many fond memories of a simpler time. My parents did not always...
by Michael Carlon | Apr 28, 2011 | Traveling Observations
Traveled to Columbus Ohio this week followed by Phoenix Arizona. Some interesting experiences along the way. I was conducting in home interviews amongst hardcore dollar store shoppers. These people tend to have incomes under $40K a year but apparently have enough...
