As many of you know, I spent the week in Charleston South Carolina at a business retreat with about one hundred other CEO's of remodeling companies. Many good things happened, but there was one loose end that had me stymied. Right out of the chute, we dove into a...
I caught myself taking time to meticulously sharpen my dull Swiss Army Knife blades the other day and remembered the lumberjack story. I am currently at a decision point in my life and have chosen to pause and sharpen my metaphorical saw. The Lumberjack Story It was...
Some of the worlds best inventions come from mistakes I was reading the obituary recently for Stephanie Kwolek the inventor of Kevlar. She was the one who accidentally stumbled upon a solution looking for a problem. What was initially deemed a mistake in the chemistry...
The remodeling business is a fickle one. We found ourselves setting up for the 9th annual remodeling home show. Each year we showcase a willing clients home that we have remodeled. Each year someone says..." I would have done it this way or that" My pat answer is...
I heard an old favorite song again the other day that got me thinking about more than the melody. I listened to Joe South's words again, for what seemed like the first time. I believe that the Dalai Lama's teachings on compassion are a big part of who I am. I am...
In an industry where success is measured in dollars on the bottom line, I find it ironic that this little story has nothing to do with revenue or expenses but sets the stage for a different kind of success that sends shivers down my spine and surpasses the traditional...