Published in The Startup·Aug 21, 20197 Habits of Highly Effective TeamsIf I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. — In today’s venture ecosystem, raising money is relatively painless. With digital frameworks and an abundance of developers, conceptualizing ideas and turning them into digital products has become nearly effortless. The process of renting a big office is idiot-proof. …Startup4 min read
Published in The Helm·Aug 17, 20194 Ways to Create Work-Life BalanceIn order to do your life’s work. — I watch as some of my friends spend 10–12 hours in the office every day, grinding away. I used to be that way, often working into the wee hours of the morning. Today, I much prefer to hit the golf course on a Wednesday morning, travel a few weeks each…Work Life Balance5 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Jul 30, 2019One Simple Way to Be Happier on a Day-to-Day BasisFind what you love and let it kill you. — Most people wake up in the morning, do a few things, head into work, get through the day and go to sleep. This varies, of course, with some people having a morning routine that includes exercise, breakfast, reading, writing, or meditation. Take your pick. Some of us work from home…Productivity4 min read
Published in The Startup·Jun 10, 201910 Ways to Master Gratefulness“The root of joy is gratefulness.” — David Steindl-Rast — There is no doubt in my mind that personal happiness is directly correlated to gratefulness. There’s not just a correlation, I’m convinced it’s the driving force of true happiness. …Self Improvement6 min read
Published in The Startup·Jun 5, 2019How to Create Long-Term Client Value and Recurring RevenueService business tips to make making money easy — When you work in the service industry, nothing is more important than keeping your clients happy and generating revenue on a consistent and continual basis. I’ve had 300 clients over the past five years, and 90% of them have been recurring or returning clients. It hasn’t been an easy road…Freelancing6 min read
Published in P.S. I Love You·May 21, 2019Life After Social MediaDon’t Listen To The “Yay” Sayers — I’ve been an avid social media user since 2007, a few years after Facebook hit the scene. Before that, I was using MySpace and LiveJournal for self-expression and a way to keep myself busy after school. Over the last decade, we’ve seen social media become a platform capable of launching…Social Media3 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·May 9, 2019How To Overcome Adversity When Building a CompanyBeing resilient through business obstacles — Scaling a company from the ground up is the hardest thing in business I’ve ever known. Entrepreneurs often face adversity, and there are days when all I want to do is go home, get in bed, and tune out. …Life Lessons4 min read
Apr 9, 2019Embrace The Lack of Focus and Learn to Delegate BetterYou may say I’m a dream, but I’m not the only one 🎶 — I’m not a focused person. I’m a hyper-focused person. I don’t multi-task well. I can’t listen to someone speak while I check a text message. I often find myself saying “can you repeat that?” on calls because I wasn’t paying attention. I get distracted easily, and when I get distracted…Startup3 min read
Published in The Startup·Mar 26, 2019How to Build an Investor Deck to Raise Money from Angel InvestorsIn good times and bad, we know that people give because you meet needs, not because you have needs. — Kay Sprinkel Grace — There’s nothing more rewarding than building a product that you created, own, and have nourished into a tangible asset that has true meaning and value. Oftentimes, in order to do this, you need capital. Lucky for you there are more angel investors today than ever before in history.Startup5 min read
Published in The Startup·Mar 6, 2019Navigating and Evaluating New Business OpportunitiesHow to Avoid Shiny Objects and Invest in Great People and Great Products — In today’s digitally-infested vortex of push notifications and dream-chasing motivational accounts, finding focus is a constant struggle. With everyone trying to be the next Gary Vee, sifting through the bull**** will cause your thumb to swell. …Startup6 min read
