On May 29th, Tony Schmidt Founder/CEO of GiftProfessor.com, gave a presentation to an organization called 1 Million Cups at the Kauffman Center of Kansas City.
The organization helps the networking of start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and the media. They host two presentations per week and allow the presenting organizations to get quality feedback, new contacts, and the experience of considering their business in an entirely entrepreneurial community.
During the presentation, Schmidt explains a bit of how he came up with the idea for the service, the role he wants the service to play in the industry, a bit of the technology used, and what he wants the consumer to take away.
Schmidt said about the presentation, “Every week 1MC features innovative new start-up companies emerging on the Silicon Prairie/Kansas City scene. We are very proud to be a part of the movement to establish the Midwest as a knowledge hub.”
Father’s Day is just under two weeks from today and the time to act is upon us. Dads mean so much to the world and they don’t always get the credit they deserve. One way to pay some love back is to really nail a Father’s Day gift right on the head. The only problem can be that not all Dads are easy to buy gifts for, and some harder than others. Based off of some of the more popular lists of gift ideas, we have narrowed them down into 7 loose categories. This guide should help you figure out, at least, what type of gift you’d want to get for Dad on his big day.
1. Sports- Although not every Dad is into sports or fitness, it would seem that the majority are. With the summer coming into full bloom, it’s the perfect time to get Dad a gift that will keep him outside, active, and entertained. Sports equipment, sports apparel, tickets to sporting events, or anything else that would help Dad enjoy the summer and the great outdoors is a great idea. The thing he’ll enjoy most though, is if you’ll join him.
2. Home Improvement- Now, Home Improvement is a pretty general category, but that’s a good thing more than a bad one. If you know Dad really enjoys this stuff, or has any specific projects he’s working on, gifts that would help him in Home Improvement can really go over well. Workshop tools, Lawn-care tools, or even tools to help with interior decorating could help keep Dad having fun, while being productive.
3. Music/Movies/Literature- Everybody remembers that one old movie or that classic 70′s song that Dad can’t get enough of, so why not play on that nostalgia on Father’s Day? Get him that one album he lost or is missing! Find that collection of old Westerns he loved so much! Maybe it’s even a book by his favorite author or a biography on his hero! Whatever it is, nostalgia can reign supreme for some Dads, so consider this option.
4. Cooking/Grilling- Again we have a season-specific activity that just makes perfect sense for Father’s Day. Even if you’re not willing to buy a new grill, you can still find awesome utensils, new and interesting spice/sauce packages, and a ton of funny or personal accessories. Grill masters love what they do, so if your Dad is one of them, let him know you appreciate his mastery as well.
5. Technology- No matter what Dad’s interests are, new technology can help him enjoy them even more. Music Players, Home Entertainment, Accessories for gadgets he already has, and whatever else you can think of! There are so many cool, little pieces of technology out there and many too, that aren’t very expensive.
6. Fashion/Style- Never a bad idea to help Dad spiff up a bit. Ties, watches, dress shoes, a nice shirt, as long as you think he’ll really enjoy wearing it–or he really needs it–it’s a good idea. My Dad is a man of style himself, and he loves getting nice, new dress clothes as gifts.
7. Sentimental- The last category we suggest to you is to get him something that will hit him right in the emotions. Maybe you and your father have some outstandingly memorable experiences together that you want to remind him of or perhaps there’s an old photo of you two at the house that you haven’t laughed at in a good while. Pictures, letters, inside jokes, any thing you think would really mean a lot to him is another great idea.
No matter how you address finding the best gift for your Dad this Father’s day, make sure you put some thought into it. And remember, GiftProfesser.com can help you find the absolute best gifts for him based on what YOU tell the Gift Professor. It’s the right time to try out the Gift Professor’s matching services and see if you can’t find the perfect gift for your Dad.
Summer is quickly approaching, which gives everyone a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the sun.
Don’t let your kiddos sit this one out by hibernating inside with their phones, computers, tablets, gameboys etc. Instead, take them to a pool, beach or lake to play games, enjoy the season and spend time with friends. Have them use their imagination by creating or playing games.
We are often to take simple things for granted, like a nice summer day, a cold pool, night swimming, BBQs, outdoor games, outdoor sports, family walks or even those outdoor chores (gardening, lawn care, etc.)
Remind your kids that life exists outside of their phones, tablets and video games.
Giftprofessor.com has great ideas for summer fun. These products are also great gift ideas for any summer occasion. Here are a few summer products that you can find on Giftprofessor.com.
The Floating Light And Water Show.
Submergency -Underwater Dive Game – 12270
Endless Fun 11 in 1 Bounce House with Waterslide
Overtons Emperor Island Party Lounge
Swimline Shock Rocker
SportsStuff 60 qt. Floating Cooler
SWIMLINE INFLATABLE GIANT DUCKY RIDE-ON POOL FLOAT – 9062
This year Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, a little less than two weeks away. Now is a great time to start brainstorming ideas that may be good gifts for your mom, grandma, aunt, etc.
The Gift Professor survey allows you to profile your mom and find a great gift that perfectly matches her interests.
I recently did a survey for my mom, who likes gardening, scarves and decorative containers and vases.
The gifts on the results page were great. There were a ton of cool products that I know my mom would love to get for Mother’s Day.
Also, don’t forget about important “mom” figures like Aunts and Grandmas this Mother’s Day!
Check out Gift Professor.com’s Mother’s Day category page, here.
Graduation time is just around the corner for high schoolers and college undergrads this year. Are you prepared?
Graduates often receive cash, checks, and other gifts that translate directly to money value–but are those the gifts that will be remembered even by the end of summer? Some gift givers aren’t convinced that these are very personal gift ideas. Especially when they are compared to gifts that are tailored exactly for the new graduate in your life.
Whether they’re off to college or just leaving college, Gift Professor has just the gift for him or her. He has only the best products from multiple universities or colleges from each state, and occupationally organized gifts ranging from Agriculture to Engineering to Medical professions and anything in between.
Browsing these gift categories can really help to narrow down options to find the perfect gift, but using Gift Professor’s patented gift finding search makes it like shooting fish in a barrel. Based on interests, personality traits, and the nature of your relationship with them, (in addition to occupation or university association) the Gift Professor search makes finding that perfect gift as simple as picking your favorites out of a completely customized, completely unique results page.
So why don’t you make this year’s graduations as memorable as possible? Forget the gift cards, the cash envelopes, and the checks. Go with something they’ll remember forever– something they’ll use everyday. Go with the Gift Professor.
