LIONS Game 9/16

Our Modern Executives an amazing time 

at the LIONS game this past weekend! 

Thanks to our management team for the tickets.

2 Days Left Until the National Conference 2016!

2 Days Left until the National Conference. & it's ‪#‎TBT‬ with one of our events back in Vegas, having dinner and networking which will also be happening again all weekend this week!

Detroit Gunshot Victim Inspired to Become a Doctor | NBC Nightly News

Such an amazing and inspiring story that reminds us to not only be an inspiration to our-self, but to also be an inspiration to others. Inspiring individuals to accomplish life goals is what Modern Marketing live for in our company!

Best Places To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo In Detroit

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held in Detroit and other cities across the United States each year on the 5th of May. It is observed to commemorate freedom and democracy from French forces in the Mexican state of Puebla. This is the time to honor Mexican-American culture. The festivities in Detroit are lively, and crowds take to the streets to enjoy the fiesta, which occurs throughout the day. The Detroit area has the largest Mexican population in Michigan, so it’s no surprise that Southwest Detroit, often referred to as Mexicantown, has an array of places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Southwest Detroit Cinco de Mayo Parade
Vernor Highway- Parade Route
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 554-9419Price: Free to public, sponsored by the Mexican Patriotic Committee
Date: Sun, May 6th, 2012
Time: 12 p.m.

The most distinctive event in Detroit every May is the Cinco de Mayo Parade, which is in its 48th year. This year, the parade will be held at noon on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Spectators line-up for this exciting tradition on a 3.1 mile stretch of Vernor Highway to watch and take part in the grand Cinco de Mayo tradition. This spectacular event features low riders, folk dancers, school bands and floats, all of which will be decorated with themes that pay tribute to Latino culture.

Los Galanes
3362 Bagley St.
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 554-4444
www.losgalanesdetroit.com
Hours: Mon to Thurs – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fri, Sun – 9 a.m. to 12 a.m., Sat – 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Los Galanes hosts the best Cinco de Mayo celebration in Detroit, hands down. The gigantic restaurant and bar hosts a street party each year, which draws major crowds. This full-on extravaganza includes live entertainment and even livelier dancing–there is even a dance floor for willing participants. The abundant outdoor seating offered is an excellent place to relax for a bit and people watch while sipping on a refreshing tequila-infused cocktail. Known for its sangria and ceviche, Los Galanes also makes fresh tortillas on site. Be sure to ask for the four varieties of salsa, which they will bring for you to sample.

Armando’s Mexican Restaurant
4242 W. Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI
(313) 554-0666
www.mexicantown.com
Hours: Sun to Thurs – 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., Fri to Sat – 10:30 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Armando’s often features a lively crowd, and Cinco de Mayo is certainly no exception. If you are out until the wee hours, this a great spot to hit for some after-party food, because the restaurant is open late. Armando’s is sure to bustling with activity until they close at 4 a.m. The atmosphere is festive, and Armando’s has been known to serve red and green tortilla chips for the Cinco de Mayo holiday, adding a nice touch and some much needed food to the bellies of those who may have had one to many margaritas.

Mexican Town Restaurant
3437 Bagley St.
Detroit, MI  48216
(313) 841-5811
www.mexicantownrestaurant.com
Hours: Daily – 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Mexican Town Restaurant is located in the heart of, you guessed it, Mexicantown. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, providing a more intimate venue for your Cinco de Mayo celebration. What this Mexicantown location is really known for is its flaming fajitas and handmade tamales. A traditional mariachi band can be found strolling through the premises on select dates.

Taqueria Mi Pueblo
7278 Dix
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 841-3315
www.mipueblorestaurant.com
Hours: Mon to Thurs – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fri to Sat – 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

This is where the locals go. Relax with a cerveza at Mi Pueblo, which features a friendly, comfortable atmosphere, slightly removed from the main attractions during Cinco de Mayo. An enclosed parking lot is adjacent to the restaurant and is available exclusively for patrons. This low-key spot is a great place to bring the family; they even have a special children’s menu.  The food is authentic and offers a variety of delicacies including lengua and tripe. Taqueria Mi Pueblo has been featured in many acclaimed publications, and also features a Mexican karaoke show on weekends starting at 8:15 p.m.

Mexican Village Restaurant
2600 Bagley St.
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 237-0333
www.mexicanvillagefood.com
Hours: Daily – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mexican Village is Detroit’s oldest Mexican restaurant in Southwest Detroit. The unique atmosphere features hand-painted murals and tile floors. Other charming elements include arched entryways, stucco walls and dark beams that accent the ceiling. A mariachi band performs on the premises on some evenings and weekends. For a tasty treat, try the brazo, a unique rolled cake and definitely a crowd favorite. The menu also features an impressive selection of margaritas, just what you need to celebrate Cinco de Mayo properly.

Detroit: 10 Things to Do

It's hard to think of the Motor City — a popular symbol of urban decay — as a vacation destination. But somewhere behind its neglected, graffiti-covered skyscrapers are charming reminders of a city that was once among the world's wealthiest. Today, rows of homes and stores that had been abandoned for decades are finally being demolished, making way for lush green spaces that give some sections of the city an odd rural vibe. Several new hotels, restaurants and art galleries have the potential to burnish Detroit's image further and revitalize the downtown area.

Detroit's premier event is, of course, the North American International Auto Show, held each January — but that's hardly the most appealing time to visit the Midwest. So unless you're an auto-industry exec, advertiser or journalist, it's better to visit Detroit in summer. Toward the end of the season, in August, you can catch the Woodward Dream Cruise, a one-day, multi-city celebration of the automobile, replete with parades, music and food. Or visit over Labor Day weekend for the annual Detroit International Jazz Festival. In any season, Detroit is a sports mecca, so be sure to catch a Tigers, Red Wings or Lions game during your stay. Read on for Detroit's other key attractions.

Check out the link --> Detroit: 10 Things to Do

ELC Weekend in 5 Days

We have our motivating Emerging Leader Conference coming up this weekend! So let's start counting downing with only 5 days left with a picture from last years ELC Weekend of January 2014!

Let the Conference Begin!!!

Yayyyyy!!!! The Emerging Leaders Conference is finally here!!!! Let's all get ready 

to build and evolve all of our futures personally and professionally. There will be many 

exciting news to announce coming to Modern Marketing this upcoming year and we 

can not wait to be able to tell the world. Even though we will be discussing many
current events that we are currently doing, such as our charity with Souls4Soles
to our company wide weekend vacation to Viva La Vegas in a couple of months.
This weekend is for all of the top executives who have stepped up through out the
past five to six months in our company. It will definitely be a fun filled weekend. 

Stay tune for updates and more pictures coming soon...

Who is Mr. Kyle Redwine?

It's great to be able to have business partners who you enjoy the company of. Each member of the office definitely have their own unique characteristics and personality. It is always a joy to have everyone just hanging out and creating memories. For Mr. Kyle Redwine though, he is definitely a character who always brings the laughter and jokes to all of the gatherings and networking events. The reason Modern Marketing is shedding a spotlight on Kyle Redwine today is because he has proven himself to definitely be an asset to this company and organization. We all know he will go far not just in this business but also his future endeavors. 

So, Who is Mr. Redwine? Let's get to know this gentlemen.

One of our Director Dustin favorite traits about Kyle is that he's a golfer, golfing is something they both enjoy and sometime obsess over. Kyle was also a golf caddy for a year in 2008.Mr. Redwine is the typical sport minded gentlemen like majority of the guys here at Modern. So in high school, Kyle played football, soccer, and did track. Once he started college, Kyle focused and transitioned to just doing track. Which make sense that he focused his time in track since he won 1st place at the States Championship in the 100m and 200m dash. Mr. Redwine was also named 'Outstanding Athlete of the Meet.' Aside from his personal achievements, Mr. Redwine has inspired others to enjoy what life has to bring and the little memorable moments.

Upcoming Executives!

One of the most difficult parts of reaching your goals or making positive change is pushing through discomfort. This is where a a lot of people give up - when the process inspires all kinds of challenging feelings. If you've quit your day job to pursue your passion and after six months you need to sell your car to keep going, a cubicle may appeal to you for the need of security. But maybe your will is strong enough to clear any emotional hurdles, but odds are that you have a voice inside your head saying "Go back. It's too hard. It's not worth it." Every one needs to remember that when your emotions get louder, challenge them with more emotions because that is exactly what all of our executives did and are continuing to do. Especially Micah Shaw, Morgan Couvillion, Kyle Redwine, and Ray Mallebay. These four executives pushed through the pain to build their success and we are waiting to see more growth that has to come with them being a part of our organization.

Modern Weekend Out

 Modern Marketing decided to meet up to enjoy the Pigs and Whiskey Festival here in Ferndale, Michigan over the weekend. Every summer for about 3 day, Ferndale gives us a summer to enjoy with great BBQ and live music. Locals and tourists gets the chance to explore the downtown area of Ferndale with great musical backdrops while every one gets the chance to find the best barbecue restaurant on the strip. Modern definitely brought our appetite over the weekend.  

At the Golfing Range

On Thursday evening, the office decided to go to the golf range right by our 

office to get some relaxing time in and the chance to enjoy some time with each other. 

The whole office works so hard that it is always good to just be able to take off our 

suit & tie and take some swings. Some of the guys would love to be on the 

golf course all day and every day, while some of us would just 

love to be some what decent. We are always looking for new ideas of things to do. 

So what are some of your favorite hobbies? We would love to get some suggestions. 

Comment below.

Simple Things to Get Through Tough Times

In any type of business, there will always be difficult 
times and situation that will occur without any control. So here are 
some tips in order to get through the most 
difficult times while you are trying to build your career.

1. Stay Positive :
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be, it's the way it is. The
way you cope is what makes the difference."

2. Get Creative :
There are times when you can't do much to change your situation.
You just have to deal with is. But there are other times when you
can actively work to make the situation better.

3. Learn From the Difficult Times :
"Facing difficulties is inevitable, learning from them is optional."

4. Change It Up :
After you identify the key takeaways from your difficult
time, you just need to make a change. If it's a change you can
implement immediately, do it. You don't want to be in the middle of a
difficult situation longer than necessary.

5. Know What You're Grateful For :
Gratitude means showing appreciation for all the good in your life,
instead of focusing on the negative. Get clear about
what it is that you're grateful for.

6. Focus on What You Can Control, Not What You Can't :
Some situations are beyond your control and no matter what you do,
you can't change a thing. You're setting yourself up for
frustration when you focus your time and energy on
things you can't control.

7. Be Kind to Yourself :
You need to care for yourself to survive tough times.
Do something that gets your mind and body engaged at a higher level.

8. Forgive :
Someone else might be at fault for the bad situation you
find yourself in, the natural response is to harbor anger but what
if instead you forgave that person. You accepted what
happened, so you would feel without focusing on the
negative feelings and focus on moving forward.

Are you a procrastinator?

Take the procrastination test and discover what king of procrastinator you may be!

Procrastination is the act of putting an essential task off to be completed at a later time. Most of the time, tasks that are not as important as others are to be done and completed more than critical ones. It may be one of the biggest challenges that anyone will have to overcome. We all feel like there is not enough time in a day to complete our list of tasks that are needed to be completed. 

There are many reasons for one person to procrastinate, maybe because we don't enjoy doing it or we just believe that we are not capable of completing the task. Whatever reason it may be, the sooner we figure it out, the better our situation will be. If we do not break out procrastination habits, it can have serious consequences.

So lets all take the procrastination test and figure out what kind of procrastinator we may be and learn how to improve it. Link provided below; so lets take the challenge!

{I'll Do It Later Challenge}

What are you investing in?

Investing means putting your money to work for you. It's a different way we all can think about how to make money. We all know that if we want more money, we will have to work for it by putting in more hours. However, there is a limit to how many hours in a day we can work. 

The reason why we all would love to invest rather than just for the money, it's pretty to understand that every one wants to increase their personal freedom and a sense of security and the ability to afford the finer things they want in their life. Investing becomes more of a necessity. Now learn what you are investing in and what are the reason behind them in order to take advantage of the idea.

Bowling with some Business Partners

Benefits of networking and spending some tine with business partners is something we have to constantly keep in our mind. The reason why we have to invest our time with networking is because we constantly have to remember that we are dealing with people every single moment. Surrounding yourself with the right people will keep your positive mindset alive and to learn great traits that has given others their success. We start to create a friendship with the simple benefit of just having friends in the business and knowing that they will have our backs. Networking has given many CEO's and Presidents opportunities and connections in other markets. We also receive advice that may be life changing and we have never heard before that was much needed. So lets continue to enjoy the moment, create memories and enjoy the relationships.

Purpose of Business Trips

So this week has been full of adventures for Modern Marketing. Many executives from our Troy location got the chance to go on a business trip to our Ann Arbor location as well as some of their executives got the chance to come to our office. There are the primary purpose why we like planning out a business trip for our executives here at Modern:

To meet with existing or potential clients

There are team-related meetings

Training and development

Linking traveling with business goals will help companies more efficient and better support their strategic priorities.

There Will Be...

If achieving goals were easy, everyone would be able to do it quickly and without 

any difficulty. There are always obstacles in a path that you plan or want to succeed in. It's the joy and journey of clearing those obstacles that makes life rich, and helping people feels good with accomplishment when they reach their success. In order to overcome obstacles, we must embrace self-awareness, use time to your advantage, commit to focused discipline, and engage your own creativity.
THERE WILL BE things that you may not like, BUT you are the only person who can do something about it to get you to your goals.

IDOLS becomes RIVALS

IDOL: Person or thing regarded with admiration, adoration, or devotion.

RIVAL: Person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.

Every one has an idol who they want to model their life after, especially entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs has their own vision but also understands success. And in order for success, entrepreneurs need to understand other successful entrepreneurs vision in order to one day become as big if not bigger. We all will become idols to others and rivals to some but it will mean nothing if we do not create our own success for ourselves. 

No Excuses Mentality

Entrepreneurship doesn't mean to make excuses. The only right answer to anything is to learn how to be completely accountable for yourself, what you do and what you do not do. When you accept everything and accept that accountability, than you are willing to live a no excuse life. You want to create a powerful internal dynamic rather than being externally motivated by what is happening around you and will become internally motivated. You learn how to believe in yourself and set yourself to standards that will push you.

Prencis Chism Promotion!

Congratulations are in order to Prencis Chism on her wonderful promotion. 

The one thing that has really helped Prencis Chism get her to her promotion was thinking positively. With a positive attitude, we experience more of a pleasant feeling that brings energy, brightness, and happiness to our eyes as well as success. So Prencis definitely shined through her days since she started just weeks ago. Positive thinking is contagious and Prencis has definitely brought her energy into our office by affecting the people who she would meet in one way or another. For her, it happens instinctively and on a subconscious level, through words, thoughts and feelings, and through body language. 

We are all so proud of you!