One of the unexpected byproducts of writing a novel is that I was forced to embrace the start-up mind-set. Having started a business over 20 years ago, I certainly remember the hard charging, never give up drive that helped me overcome those early setbacks and keep my...
Revelations from a marketing guy. “Half my advertising spend is wasted; the trouble is, I don’t know which half.” – U.S. retail magnate John Wanamaker I’m writing this for those who have established businesses or organizations, though many of these thoughts...
Providence, RI – Regional public relations consultant and author, John Houle, officially releases his second novel, The Siberian Candidate, on December 5th. This fictional story is the much-anticipated follow-up to his breakout novel, The King-Makers of Providence,...
WARWICK, R.I. (June 30, 2023) — Providence Mutual has made the decision to withdraw from the AM Best rating process and has advised the regulators in its state of domicile of its decision and rationale. Providence Mutual obtains annual ratings from three...
You’ve probably heard from me by now that I wrote a novel. The King-Makers of Providence has exceeded my expectations in sales and even more important to me, overall support from clients, friends and the community. In addition to the support, I could not have written...
