Many of the entrepreneurs I know, including myself, are guilty at times of working too much in their business instead of on it. The day to day operations sometimes drive us to do what is urgent versus what is truly important. As an entrepreneur it is very important to dedicate time to focus on the…
As a movement gains traction and momentum it often compounds. It all starts with a leader (innovator)…someone willing to take a chance at the risk of looking ridiculous. The first visible follower is an integral part of the success of a movement…as is the second follower. These early adopters show people how to follow, but…
With so many distractions germinating from the Technology we have planted in our lives – TV, Tablets, Text Messages, Emails, Social Networks, Apps, etc – It’s important to find time to appreciate the Earth itself. I love the outdoors – hiking, fishing, spending the day at the beach, or taking Jackson for a walk with…
I wanted to take the time to give everyone an update on the status of my book – Land More Customers through Online Marketing. The book’s content is done and so are the illustrations. Currently the book’s layout and design is being finalized then we’ll do one more round of proof reading / editing. Following…
This past Thursday I had the opportunity to participate in the second annual Diversity Dialogue, which was hosted by Ad 2 Orlando. The event, which was held at the Orlando Science Center, focused on discussing the topic of diversity in advertising and marketing. Joel Montilla, head of the diversity committee for Ad 2 Orlando…
Seven years ago I took a leap of faith and transferred to UCF with the goal of getting my degree and starting my own business. I often get asked…Why UCF? Why not just stay in Pittsburgh, finish school and start a business there? Well, something told me to go to UCF…maybe it was because I…
Many of the business owners, and entrepreneurs I speak with have a desire to raise capital from angel investors, or venture capitalists. Though this is one way to grow a business (see my post on entrepreneur runways) this route is not the only route. I personally have never taken investment funding to grow any of…
This past Thursday I flew to Albuquerque, New Mexico to attend the annual Impact Conference. Bright Impact was a leader level sponsor of the conference this year and an exhibitor. The IMPACT Conference is historically the largest annual conference focused on the civic engagement of college students in community service, service-learning, community-based research, advocacy and other…
If you’ve been hanging around my blog for a while, or have gotten to know me for any length of time I’m sure that you’re aware that basketball was a big part of my life growing up. I worked extremely hard and was known as the first one to the gym and the last to…
Having a relationship as an entrepreneur can be a challenge. Most people think becoming a business owner means tons of money and lots of freedom to do whatever you want – whenever you want…after all you are the boss right? Though being a business owner can lead to those things, the truth is that a…