Scott Sanfilippo's Blog

I walked into a neighborhood Italian joint the other day. Not the kind with the red and white checker tablecloths and the mis-matched flatware, but the white linen kind that offers the choice of “flat, sparkling or (God forbid) tap” water. After a few minutes of looking over the menu… Read More ""I Don't Care if my Meat is Certified." Or, "Are You Italian?""

On Sunday I’m going to give the Savo Auctioneers a call on their weekly “Cash or Trash” show on WILK Newsradio to inquire about a specific item that I’m looking for. It’s a rather unique item and there probably aren’t too many of them out there, but I think they… Read More ""The Kardashian Kard." Or, "Alladin Make These People Go Away!""

This afternoon I was invited to lunch and a little tour of the farm at The Lands at Hillside Farms.  Executive Director Chet Mozloom and Director of Advancement Suzanne Kelly were gracious hosts as we sipped perhaps the best Egg Nog I have ever tasted and noshed on some tasty… Read More ""Egg Nog & Pigs." Or, "A Visit to The Lands @ Hillside Farms.""

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Professor Richard Feinberg, Ph.D. of Purdue University asking me to speak to 75 undergraduates in his e-Retailing class about eCommerce and my history in the industry.  I jumped at the opportunity to tell the crazy story of how I started a $12M… Read More ""Customer Service in an Internet World." Or, "Sharing Pearls of Wisdom With the Next Generation.""

With the election finally over, the groundhogs (aka politicians) can safely return to their holes for a few months and begin collecting dirt that will turn into mud come primary time. After witnessing campaigns that made all of us shake our heads and ask, “Does (insert politician name here) wash… Read More ""Like Me, Like Me, Say That You Like Me." Or, "Elections Via Facebook.""

Someone just walked into my office and asked, “Scott, did you go vote yet?” “Vote?” I replied. “Yes, vote. Today is Election Day.” I pretended to look stunned, and said, “No way, really?” We both had a little chuckle as we shared thoughts on how anyone could not know today… Read More ""Election Day." Or, "Grab the Shovel Martha, the Dung is Piling Up.""

I drove past my neighbor’s house last night and the entire first floor was awash in this bright, white-bluish illumination that looked like something out of a bad horror flick. Knowing that Halloween is right around the corner, I thought I’d give them the benefit of the doubt and write… Read More ""Keep Your CFLs and Your LEDs." Or, "I'm an Incandescent Kind of Guy.""

There’s something about fall. The green leaves that fluttered in the cool spring and summer breezes turn to a blaze of orange and brown in an annual ritual that many flock to the northeast to get a glimpse of. It’s a sort of viewing/funeral for plant life. As these colorful… Read More ""There's Something About Fall." Or, "Dead Leaves, Dark Nights & Big Hair.""

I just wrapped up the 9th Solid Cactus eCommerce Boot Camp that I put together two times a year.  It’s a gathering of eCommerce store owners from around the country where they spend three days networking with each other and taking part in seminars put on by both Solid Cactus… Read More ""The Power of Social Media." Or, "Comcast Gets It. Do You?""

I love my TiVo. I’ve had one since they first hit the market several years ago and have quickly become addicted to the point where I can’t watch TV unless that TiVo remote is in my hand and I can pause or rewind live TV. A few weeks ago, the… Read More ""Great! I'll Be Glad to Assist You On This." Or, "Comcast + Live Chat + M-Stream Cable Card = FAIL!""