Everybody’s got a hometown. Some people love their hometown and stay there their whole lives. Others can’t get out fast enough. No matter your opinion of the place, your roots will always be a part of you. Your family, community, and education all influence you early in life before you even understand what it is […]
It’s far easier to daydream about passive income streams than romanticizing rising and grinding for the rest of your life. The truth is there has to be a balance between these to create sustainable success. Yes, the freedom that passive income (I like to call it “mailbox money”) affords is wonderful, but it must be […]
As I reflect on my journey as an entrepreneur, there is one essential trait that got me to where I am today: the willingness to take chances. Now, with a lifetime of experiences behind me, I can confidently say that embracing risk has been one of the cornerstones of my success. In this blog, I’ll […]
One thing I’ve always been proud of is my ability to stay focused. I can keep my eye on the metaphorical ball even if it’s moving fast. This kind of hyper-focus can be both a strength and a weakness. On one hand, I’m steadfast in reaching my goals and moving forward. On the other hand, […]
Losing Marcia, my wife of 14 years was incredibly difficult. Her absence created a real void in my life, and suddenly nothing seemed as important as my family. Of course, life-events like this change people. It certainly changed me, and as a result, my perspective became different regarding life and how to move forward. It’s […]
Every couple of months there seems to be a new comic book movie out in the theaters. While the insects, superpowers, etc. are all a bit different, there tend to be the same hard-hitting themes. Where we are headed doesn’t have to be determined by where we’ve come from or been; however, those experiences and […]
Change is a peculiar thing. Sometimes we might consider ourself lucky if we’re given a heads up that change is on the horizon. This kind of change presents the chance to prepare as best as you can – even though you can’t predict or prepare for many things. The truth is though, this isn’t how […]
What Really Defines Success? I’m often asked at what point I realized that I had made it, that I had become successful, and I always answer that it depends on how you define success. For a lot of people, success and satisfaction are about money. If that’s the case, then success came in the venture […]
Trying New Things Sometimes Requires Going New Places Sometimes, forging new paths and opportunities requires us to branch out of our comfort zone. The period of time, when I established Paradigm Healthcare and took it to countries outside of the US, would prove to be some of the most impactful years in my life as […]
In business, relationships are more important than capital, ideas, infrastructure, or profitability. Relationships have unlocked opportunity after opportunity in my career. Strong relationships with banks have gotten me loans when I probably didn’t qualify for them. Relationships with mentors and customers have helped me to overcome temporary shortfalls. Relationships with partners and competitors have allowed […]