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69 Day Giving Challenge

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5 Strategies to Forge Stronger Family Bonds and Reconnect with Long-Lost Friends

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to let important relationships slip through the cracks. Yet, the connections we share with family and long-lost friends are irreplaceable sources of love, support, and shared history. The article ‘5 Strategies to Forge Stronger Family Bonds and Reconnect with Long-Lost Friends’ is a guide for those looking to reignite […]

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Chris Dessi
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5 Iconic Destinations for Budget-Conscious Mature Travelers

Traveling the world is a dream for many, but often the cost can seem prohibitive, especially for mature travelers with a keen eye on their budgets. However, there are numerous destinations that offer the allure of adventure, cultural enrichment, and unique experiences without the hefty price tag. This article highlights five iconic destinations that are […]

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Chris Dessi
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Giving Credit Where It’s Due: Transforming Overlooked Expertise into Career Opportunities for Men Over 45

The landscape of work is ever-evolving, and for men over 45, it’s imperative to transform overlooked expertise into tangible career opportunities. This demographic possesses a wealth of experience that, if harnessed correctly, can lead to significant personal and professional growth. The article ‘Giving Credit Where It’s Due’ aims to shed light on the strategies and […]

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Chris Dessi
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69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 25

I feel silly posting another gift that happened while getting coffee – I think this may be my 5th or 6th gift that’s happened in a Starbucks or a Dunkin Donuts.  I guess it’s apparent that I enjoy my daily jolt of caffeine. America, and Chris Dessi run on Dunkin Donuts. So this morning was […]

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Chris Dessi
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69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 24

Last night was fantastic.  We had our annual Silverback Social Holiday Party.  It was doubly special because we had it at my favorite restaurant Fortina Pizza. I’m a simple man. They have simple fare. Pizze. Yum. Good friends, great colleagues, and pizza.  I’m not even sure if I can say I gave this gift to […]

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Chris Dessi
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69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 23

I’m lucky in my work that I get to meet many amazing people. One of those people was an intern for us at Silverback Social named Chris Maloney. Chris is an MBA Candidate at Fordham & Marine Corps Officer. He’s a  U.S. Marine, Pilot VMGR-452 “Yankees.” According to his Linkedin profile Chris, “transitioned from full-time active […]

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Chris Dessi
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69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 22

We have incredible clients at Silverback Social. One of those clients Bluerock energy are partners with the Brooklyn Nets.  A few weeks ago they offered my wife Laura and I free tickets to the game.  While at the game we had a small incident with a less than ethical bartender at the VIP bar the […]

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Chris Dessi
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69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 21

I love my friends. They inspire me daily. Recently with the giving challenge I’ve been hearing from new and old friends alike – all offering something. Today I get to share one of those gifts.  My friend Matt Tauber reached out to me and sent me this heartfelt email. Hey there my friend. It’s truly […]

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Chris Dessi
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69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 20

Friends, are rare. Well, truly good friends are rare. Even rarer still is to make good friends late in life. We all have our crew of people we’ve grown up with, gone to high school & college with etc, but it’s been my experience that it’s rare to meet people that you sort of fall in […]

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Chris Dessi
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69 Day Giving Challenge – Day 19

The past week has been a tough one for my parents. Today (Saturday), after spending some time with my daughters, I headed up to my parents home.  I hung out with my Dad. It helped to allow my mother some time to get out and grocery shop.  Today my gift was time. Time with my […]

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Chris Dessi