The PIA Factor

The PIA Factor

I am a member and the secretary of a well-known international service organization. Our chapter, here in beautiful Athens, Texas, is large and active; we regularly attract new members. As secretary, it’s my job to add them to the national membership...
In Praise of Persistence

In Praise of Persistence

When I have spoken with farmers over the past few months, they’ve talked about how they are going to plant more soybeans (USDA forecast came out this week; bean acreage is equal to corn for the first time in a long time), do more with less, and generally hope to...
Understanding Farmers Better

Understanding Farmers Better

Just Because You’re Paranoid Doesn’t Mean They’re Not Out to Get You One of the missions of Millennium Research, in addition to helping companies deeply understand their customers so that they deliver the exact goods and services required and desired...
Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?

Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?

“Do [you] feel lucky? Well, do ya’, punk?” These may be the most famous words Clint Eastwood – as Dirty Harry – has ever spoken. Certainly these words are recognized by an entire generation or two. Sometimes, I imagine that his voice is...