Eric Sandy

Dec 16, 2024 | clevescene.com | Eric Sandy

Guitar Man, Cleveland’s only real superhero, the man charged with saving the city one song at a time, died Dec. 14. He was 64 years old. He is survived by his sister, Donna. Known to many as Eli Fletcher and to few as Keith Thornhill, Guitar Man was a Cleveland icon.

Oct 18, 2024 | ericsandy.com | Eric Sandy

You can’t play the “what-if” game in sports (trust me, I try every time I play a round of golf), but it’s amazing to think that if Clase had sealed his four-out close in typical Clase fashion, we would not have the awe-inspiring October baseball moments that we’re all thinking about this morning. We’d have taken a very nice 3-1 victory and all had a lovely night of sleep.

May 29, 2024 | encore360.com | Roselyn Quell |Eric Sandy

As a content creator for a small business, ranking on Google and other search engines is critical for staying relevant, profitable, and successful. Plus, who doesn’t want to brag about being in the top ten (or number one) for a keyword? Ranking higher on Google boosts traffic to your site and helps build a reliable audience. But, how can you beat the giant we know as the “algorithm”? Understanding SEO is a great start–still, you have to put in work elsewhere.

Mar 26, 2024 | cannabisbusinesstimes.com | Eric Sandy

In Arizona’s adult-use cannabis market, Sonoran Roots has made it a point to place its employees at the heart of its operations. We spoke with CEO Michael O’Brien to learn how the company has navigated a dramatically steep growth curve—and how corporate leadership keeps employees in the spotlight. On favorite questions to ask when interviewing candidates:Michael O’Brien: We typically look for people who are really self-starters.

Feb 27, 2024 | clevescene.com | Eric Sandy

The morning after Ohio voters passed Issue 2 last fall, two middle-aged men showed up at Tilth Soil’s warehouse on St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland. They arrived within five minutes of each other. In fact, they were neighbors and they knew each other. As those two men walked past heaps of packaged soil blends, taking in the sights of the city’s most robust composting operation, they sheepishly explained that they were looking for soil for their, uh, indoor tomato plants. Cue the awkward pause.