Eric Galuppo
Covers:
Business profitability, labor economics, workforce dynamics, operating structure, structural margin pressure, private security, economic conditions, and organizational growth.
Doesn't Cover:
Politics, investing, personal finance, consumer products, technology reviews, lifestyle, entertainment, and general marketing.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first professional writing experience came while working as a marketing analyst for Insurance Leads, where I wrote articles that were published in industry trade publications.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes—and I hated it when the keys would stick. Even worse was making a mistake and trying to line everything up perfectly with correction tape and type over it. I definitely don’t miss that.
How is social media changing news?
Social media has made news faster and more immediate, but often less in-depth. Shorter news cycles create pressure to report and react quickly, which can come at the expense of context and deeper analysis.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To observe carefully, ask good questions, and share what you learn in a way that helps people better understand the world around them.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email. It gives me a chance to review the idea and respond thoughtfully.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use a mix of research, data analysis, writing, project management, and communication tools, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AI-assisted research tools, CRM platforms, and analytics and reporting software.
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn. I like the mix of professional insight, industry discussion, and the opportunity to learn from people working in different fields.
Who do you wish followed you?
Warren Buffett. I figure if he follows me, I can stop worrying about everyone else.
Why did you become a journalist?
I enjoy sharing insights and observations that help people see familiar problems from a different perspective.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Not in high school, but I did write articles for my school newspaper in junior high. It was probably my first experience writing for an audience.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The work I’m most proud of is the writing that grew out of observing how labor-intensive businesses can grow without seeing the same growth reach the bottom line. Those observations eventually developed into a broader research effort around Structural Margin Pressure.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning, before the day gets busy. That’s usually when I have the most time to give a pitch proper attention.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I don’t get pitched very often, so I’m still waiting for the one that sets the bar.
What's your favorite drink?
Water—although I usually add electrolytes for a little flavor. Healthy doesn’t have to be boring.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
When I’m not at a computer, I’m usually spending time engaged in volunteer work in my community.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Harvard Business Review. I enjoy writing that takes complex business problems and makes them useful to people actually running organizations.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That growth and profitability naturally move together. In labor-intensive businesses, revenue can grow while structural inefficiencies quietly absorb much of the benefit.
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