General Musings

This section is where you'll find my thoughts on life from the eyes of an entrepreneur.  The biggest challenge is balancing the success and obligations that success brings as the more successful one becomes, it seems the more obligations they have to the world.  Feel free to comment as you follow my journey and general musings regarding that journey. 

Mark Cenicola

General Musings on Life & Entreprenuership

Getting the Best Pizza Value for Your Dollar

11/22/2023 Mark A. Cenicola
Have you ever wondered if you should buy the bigger pizza to get a better value? You may be hesitant to spend the extra few dollars to go from a large 14" pizza to the 16" pizza, but that few dollars may be a much better value for the amount of pizza you get. Enter the size and price of the first pizza to compare to the size and price of the second pizza to determine which pizza is the best value.

Don't Forget about eBay for Multiple Reasons

12/08/2020 Mark A. Cenicola
You many not think of tech as a place to look for value investing, but eBay is worth a look. Trading at less than 20X EPS while growing revenue and profits double digits makes this OG ecommerce marketplace company a steal. Look at its shares before you get outbid!

Two Overvalued Stocks, But Damn Smart Companies

12/14/2018 Mark A. Cenicola
Remember when companies used their cash and stock to buy other companies? You may have forgotten because a lot of so called, great companies, are still making the same mistakes of buying their own stock. Instead, here are two companies being smart with their cash and stock.

Mineral Rich - Gold/Silver/Copper Ore Samples from Nevada Mining Claims Available for Sale

06/20/2016 Mark A. Cenicola
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Interested in mineral rich rock samples from real Nevada mining claims? Check out my unique gold and silver ore samples from the historical mining areas between Nelson and Searchlight Nevada!

Painted Wine Glasses

12/04/2015 Mark A. Cenicola
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If there's a wine lover in your life, give them the perfect gift! Check out the original wine glass art created by my wife that's now for sale on her website.

Low Interest Rates Actually Hurt Economic Growth

10/06/2015 Mark A. Cenicola
The idea goes that as interest rates drop, people are expected to borrow more money then spend more, ultimately stoking growth and increasing inflation. The reality is that low rates are having the opposite effect.

DIY Websites, Goodbye Twitter and Hello Houston!

08/31/2015 Mark A. Cenicola
A brief summary of the updates from the last couple of months.

Double Rainbow Captured in the Southwest Part of the Las Vegas Valley

04/23/2015 Mark A. Cenicola
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On my way to work I caught this double rainbow in southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley

The iCar could Make Apple a $2+ Trillion Company in 10 Years.

02/20/2015 Mark A. Cenicola
A recent tweet storm by Chamath Palihapitiya explains how The iCar could be massive, making me believe that Apple could be a $2+ Trillion Company in 10 Years.

Quick Review Lenovo S8-50 Android Tablet

12/06/2014 Mark A. Cenicola
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I recently took advantage of the holiday shopping season by purchasing my first tablet device intended not as a gift, but for myself. Here are my thoughts about the Lenovo S8-50 8 inch tablet.

One Sheet

Mark Cenicola strips away the hype and gives his take on technology and its use in establishing a better business online.

Hard hitting presentations that really get to the core of today's technologically advanced business economy, Mark demonstrates effective strategies for integrating the Internet into a company's operations and giving their website an expanded role in contributing to the success of their business.