Notebook

Stories from visits

Longer reads for brand managers and retail activation leads—no miracle metrics.

Daejeon corridor notes — traffic bands and Tuesday resets
2025-02-14 · field ops, Daejeon, scheduling

Daejeon corridor notes — traffic bands and Tuesday resets

How a mid-size metro behaves differently from Gangnam flagships when you schedule fixture work.

Promoter mic checks without the theatrical pause
2024-11-03 · promoters, demo hygiene

Promoter mic checks without the theatrical pause

A tighter opener script borrowed from the Training cards deck keeps demos moving when PA rules are strict.

Fixture math for shallow backrooms
2025-01-09 · merchandising, measurement

Fixture math for shallow backrooms

Measure once for wobble, once for sightlines—two different numbers and both belong in the audit.

Escalation trees that survive group chats
2024-09-21 · workflow, governance

Escalation trees that survive group chats

If your tree lives only in chat, it will mutate. Laminate the trunk, keep chat for leaves.

Training loops that end with a physical artifact
2025-03-02 · training, habit design

Training loops that end with a physical artifact

If the loop finishes in an app alone, crews forget. End with a card they can thumb.