I remember reading my kids the book “Would You Rather” when they were young. The book’s premise is that if given a choice, which would you choose. It would have two fantastical scenarios, and you had to select your preference. An example might be, “Would you rather be able to slide down rainbows or jump on clouds?” As business owners, … Read More
What Role Should Charity Have in the Sale of Your Business?
How are a charity and the sale of your business even related? One represents the ultimate capitalist success story, and the other is an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need. Here’s the link. For many business owners selling your business represents the most significant tax event in your lifetime. Charity represents an excellent … Read More
11 Essential Mental Health Coping Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur can be one of the most rewarding and liberating things you can do as a career. Equally valid, being an entrepreneur can be one of the most frustrating and emotional roles you can choose to make a living. Schools are great at teaching you how to succeed when starting a new business, but do these schools properly … Read More
Why Do I Choose to Write About the Life and Passing of My Beautiful Daughter?
I’m often asked why I choose to write about the life and passing of my beautiful daughter, Madeline. Over the last 6 years, the reasons have been diverse. Sometimes it’s about an event that’s occurred that hits so close to home that I feel a need to share its relevance in my context. Perhaps it’s because I have a terrible … Read More
If I Had One More Chance, What Would I Say To Maddie Today?
It’s been more than six years since we lost our beloved daughter, Maddie to depression at the tender age of fourteen. It’s hard to describe what has transpired since that dreaded day. It has left this indelible imprint upon the lives of our family and so many of our friends. Yet it is a legacy that has touched the lives of … Read More