As a kid, there’s not a lot more embarrassing than taking a line drive to the face as it skips off the edge of the glove. Yeah, that was me, age nine. Ouch to my face. Ouch to my ego. There I was, standing in the baseball field trying to learn how to catch a […]
Measuring the True Price of Freedom
Have you ever truly thought about what makes people free? What makes people who love what they do so free? What makes them enjoy the process so much that they’re willing to risk all the “perks” that the normal, status quo route provides? And why is it that they risk it all for the journey […]
Honor Your Commitments & Turn Your Fears Into Strengths
During an event I hosted awhile back, I had an interesting conversation with Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman about his experiences in combat. I asked him the question: “What would your choice be if you had to pick an ideal wingman to go into combat?” His response might just surprise you . . . The macho […]
The Key To Avoiding a Crisis – Get a Mentor
I’ve been an entrepreneur for many years, and I can absolutely tell you that I’ve seen it all. The highs are highs, and the lows are lows. Everything in between is simply the journey. However, one thing I have found is that no matter what age you’re at or how long you’ve been in the […]
Everything Has Changed & Nothing Has Changed
It is obvious we are in a unique and interesting time. Never before have we witnessed an election spectacle such as the one we just had in 2016. We are living in a period of unprecedented division and anxiety that is brought on by a variety of issues affecting people across the country in both […]
The 2 Biggest Lessons That Made Me A Profitable Entrepreneur
You will hear countless tales of marketing wonder, genius innovation, and disruptive technology. This is not one of those times. The fact is, when I look back, I realized I learned to be the best entrepreneur I could be and insanely good at earning revenue the moment I drastically shifted my mindset away from constantly […]
It’s Never Too Late To Start
Here we are. It’s the last quarter of the year, and it’s go time. This is my favorite time of the year because the last quarter is when you harvest. It’s when you get to see, for the first time, all the things you sowed from your efforts earlier in the year. And of course, […]
Your commitments have to be big enough to drive you.
I am an entrepreneur and that life doesn’t come easy. I am an entrepreneur by choice and given that this road is less traveled, has more obstacles, is often misunderstood and it is a grind ‘em out journey, then I must be committed 100% or I shouldn’t even bother. The fact is, I wouldn’t be […]
All Frustrations Are the Result of a Lack of a System – Do You Have a System?
It was about 6 or 7 years ago, and I found myself all over the place. Thriving, yes, but hitting plateaus that I couldn’t seem to break. So, I did what most other successful people have done before me. I hired a business consultant to find out what I was doing wrong and what I […]
Here Are the Two Most Powerful Assets to Your Business
I know what you’re thinking. Jay, the two most powerful assets of a business have to be the CEO and the company’s employees, right? Nope, that’s not it. Well, then it’s got to be products and sales, right? Getting closer, but nope. See, while all of the aforementioned assets are important, they don’t come to […]
Do These 4 Little Things Right Now
“If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.” – Dale Carnegie It’s all in the little things. That’s where we can ultimately produce everything we want to achieve in this lifetime. However, these little things, otherwise known as “the details”, must come from discipline, hard work, […]
3 Epiphanies That Will Change Your Entire Perspective About How To Live Your Life
I recently had three epiphanies after taking my daughter to the dentist. Yes, epiphanies can happen anywhere. Well, two from the dentist and one on my own from waking up this morning. Let’s start with my recent experience at the dentist. To my friends from my generation and older, I’m sure you remember what it […]