The Predictable Should Be Prepared For

The Predictable Should Be Prepared For

When my wife and I bought 14 acres of land in Coshocton recently, we had considered buying a lawn tractor.  But because it was quite a few acres, I felt like it needed to be a larger lawn tractor.  Many of my friends disagreed.  They told me, over and over, that I...
Understanding The Numbers

Understanding The Numbers

“If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t have a business.  You have a hobby.” I heard this from another entrepreneur years ago, and it was like a slap to the face.  For years, I was the sales guy.  I could sell, and market and promote, but I...
Hell Yes Or No

Hell Yes Or No

Entrepreneurship is really hard.  The hours are long and the stress is high.  While you can take days off…if the business is open, then you are on call.  Always. This is especially true when you first begin. I love the life of starting, owning, and running...
Plan For What You Can.  Embrace The Adventure.

Plan For What You Can. Embrace The Adventure.

Amy and I are getting ready to go on vacation and I am incredibly excited.  I always love to travel, and sometimes we all just need a break.  And since we are going to be traveling outside of the U.S., there is quite a bit of preparation we need to do to be ready. ...
Become A Contagious Leader

Become A Contagious Leader

If you are a leader of an organization, or you want to be a leader, you need to create ideas that spread.  You want to have influence. As a matter of fact, you need that influence in order to lead effectively.  That is why you hear all of the time, your title does not...