{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Cross Country Lesson in Starting","description":"The Marketing Drive  Short marketing message that you can use right now! A Cross Country Lesson in Starting Host: Chris Doelle | Production: Fresh Media Works Episode Theme: The power of the head start and the importance of starting before you feel ready. The Story of Horatio Nelson Jackson: \u2022 The Bet: In 1903, Jackson bet $50 he could drive from San Francisco to New York in under 90 days, despite having no car, no experience, and no road maps. \u2022 The Journey: Driving a used Winton Touring car named "Vermont," Jackson and mechanic Sewall Crocker faced blown tires, major breakdowns, and intentional misinformation from locals. \u2022 The Competition: Two well-funded corporate teams from Packard and Oldsmobile launched weeks later with professional crews and faster machines but could not overcome Jackson\u2019s lead. \u2022 The Result: Jackson, Crocker, and a goggle-wearing bulldog named Bud became the first to cross the country, finishing in 63.5 days. Marketing Lessons: \u2022 Action Over Preparation: Jackson won because he was willing to leave the driveway while his better-equipped competition was still catching up. \u2022 Ready is a Destination: "Ready" is a place you reach while on the road, not a requirement for starting. \u2022 The Value of Now: The second best time to plant a tree\u2014or launch a product\u2014is today. Action Item: Stop waiting for a bigger budget or better gear; launch your thing, record that first episode, or write that first chapter now.   \ud83d\udcde Contact Phone: 713-269-4620 | Web: freshmediaworks.com   ","author_name":"Lone Star Gridiron","author_url":"http:\/\/www.lonestargridiron.com","html":"