About Ryan Patrick

Ryan Patrick is a writer, producer, husband, father, actor, reader, autograph collector, cheese lover, and former amateur magician. He currently serves as Grand Poobah of Message Development for The Imagination Advisory Group and sporadic contributor to The Daily Blur.

5 Business Lessons from a Fourth Grade Sleepover

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(Ryan Patrick is a contributing editor to The Daily Blur. He’s not only handsome but a mighty fine writer. You can check out his growing archive of posts here.) Last weekend, my daughter celebrated her 9th birthday with a sleepover party. Seven girls under the age of 10 created unforgettable memories while causing irreparable damage to my […]

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That Guy

(Ryan Patrick is a contributing editor to The Daily Blur. He’s not only handsome but a mighty fine writer. You can check out his growing archive of posts here.) You know That Guy. The one who wants to be the center of attention at every party. The braggart who one-ups everyone in the room. The jerk who […]

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Who Cares?

(Ryan Patrick is a contributing editor to The Daily Blur. He’s not only handsome but a mighty fine writer. You can check out his growing archive of posts here.) Baseball is my favorite sport. The St. Louis Cardinals is my favorite team. Last week, while on vacation, I attended my first-ever, non-Cardinals major league baseball game. As […]

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“I Don’t Know What To Say In My Commercials.”

(Ryan Patrick is a contributing editor to The Daily Blur. He’s not only handsome but a mighty fine writer. You can check out his growing archive of posts here.) “I never know what to say in my commercials.” “What information should I feature on my website?” “We don’t do Facebook or Twitter because we don’t know […]

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Permission to Rest

(Ryan Patrick is a contributing editor to The Daily Blur. He’s not only handsome but a mighty fine writer. You can check out his growing archive of posts here.)   Have you ever seen a headstone with these words, “If only I had spent more time at work.” - Billy Ray Cyrus, Busy Man ****** Tomorrow in […]

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Ryan’s Summer Reading List

(Ryan Patrick is a contributing editor to The Daily Blur. He’s not only handsome but a mighty fine writer. You can check out his growing archive of posts here.) This week, my fellow Daily Blurrers shared their summer reading lists. Both Tim and Lynn recommended some good titles – if, that is, you enjoy reading business […]

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The Worst Cliché Of All-Time

(Tim Miles is reliving the best and worst parts of the summer of 1977 – attempting to visit 14 states in 14 days with his family and only Pringles, Hawaiian Punch, and spray cheese for provisions. He’s banned iPads and is forcing his family to enjoy car bingo, the license plate game, AM radio, and […]

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Clichés: Lowest Prices

(Tim Miles is reliving the best and worst parts of the summer of 1977 – attempting to visit 14 states in 14 days with his family and only Pringles, Hawaiian Punch, and spray cheese for provisions. He’s banned iPads and is forcing his family to enjoy car bingo, the license plate game, AM radio, and […]

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Clichés: Limited Time!

(Tim Miles is reliving the best and worst parts of the summer of 1977 – attempting to visit 14 states in 14 days with his family and only Pringles, Hawaiian Punch, and spray cheese for provisions. He’s banned iPads and is forcing his family to enjoy car bingo, the license plate game, AM radio, and […]

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Clichés: Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff

(Tim Miles is reliving the best and worst parts of the summer of 1977 – attempting to visit 14 states in 14 days with his family and only Pringles, Hawaiian Punch, and spray cheese for provisions. He’s banned iPads and is forcing his family to enjoy car bingo, the license plate game, AM radio, and […]

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