As many of you know, I am a reader.  I love a good book.  My primary goal is to get one good idea from each book.  Learn something new or discover a different way to think about a problem.  One good idea is enough.  However, occasionally I run into a book that is so full…...

Many people start off the new year with goals and objectives.  After a few months, the goals are forgotten and the year quietly passes just like many others. What is the missing ingredient?  How do you get from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’ both personally and professionally? There are a number o...

As the holidays approach, I thought I would share an interview by Tai Lopez.  His newsletter and video interview with Mark Cuban will widen the way you think and, maybe, provide you with a fresh idea or two as you look toward 2021.  Happy Holidays. ============== [By Tia Lopez] Back when I had a h...

Learn to Dig Deep I have a couple of friends that like to share their opinion. They generally do this by forwarding emails that show the opposing side (the side they do not agree with) in a compromising position. However, when I do my due diligence, I often find the 'facts' they are sharing to&helli...

The Story of Sam I have recently been given the opportunity to work with a remarkable individual - Let's call him Sam. Sam grew up as the 10th child in a large family. His father was a small dry land farmer in southern India. They were so poor that they did not have enough food…...

Stop Wasting Time The Most precious asset you have is time.  It is not Money.  It is not your house or your car or the gold you have buried in the back yard.  Your most precious asset is the time you have been given.  Make the most of it Click Here to Watch the Video…...

What is an Entrepreneur? A while back I high profile franchise 'expert' blogged that franchise owners are 'not really entrepreneurs'. Humm..... I have been thinking about that comment and I would have to respectfully disagree. In the large majority of situations, the franchisee would be an entrepren...

Thinking About Passing Down the Family Business? One of the primary advantages that comes with owning a business is the control one has in how it is run.  This includes making decisions such as the hours of operation, who to hire and how much to pay them.  Owners also control what will happen to t...

A few weeks ago a good friend of mine, Erik Van Horn, shared a few thoughts regarding freedom and lifestyle.  I personally found his comments to be both relevant and impactful.   I hope you enjoy them too. ===== People often buy a franchise to escape the corporate world rat race. But it's EASY to...

Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional A few years ago a national magazine asked me to comment on changes we see in today's marketplace.  Specifically, they asked me to define the word 'Reinvention' as it applies to career change. Interestingly, 'Reinvention' is a word that leads a person to beli...