As we head into the weekend, I’m rewarded with the opportunity to spend precious time with my daughter, Madeline. “Maddels,” the name given by her older brother at birth, is here on a two week stay from her home in Australia. This is her first trip to the U.S. since leaving over a year and … Continue reading The Art of the First Impression
I embarked on my real estate journey precisely 38 years ago on April 1st. (And yes, I began this venture at the tender age of 9) In 1986, the landscape of the real estate business was vastly different; no voice mail, no fax machines, no laptops, no MLS database, no Internet, and certainly no GPS. … Continue reading Change is Everywhere
Occasionally, I find myself thrust into situations where the path forward isn’t clear. The right course of action remains elusive, and everything seems to fade into various blurry shades of gray. The pressing question echoes in my mind: What do I do? What do I do? As an entrepreneur, a leader, and a parent, indecision … Continue reading The Honorable Choice
I think most of you know that I consider myself to be a profound lover of food. I mean, I’m not the guy you will usually see turning away from a good meal. Having said that, I like to think my taste in food has become a bit refined over the years. I’ve tried just … Continue reading Prospecting and the Buffet Line
Well, it’s the Friday before the big game. Many of you may already have one foot into the weekend and perhaps even scheduled your Monday morning off. Super Bowl weekend is upon us, and I think most would agree that because our local team is playing on Sunday, the excitement level has been raised higher … Continue reading Haters
Anyone who has enjoyed the art of parenthood surely relates to the ideology of, “only wanting what is best for our kids.” There is no manual that comes with parenting, and it is definitely a learn as you go process, but perhaps that’s what makes it so magical. Where would be the fun in having … Continue reading Parenthood 101
It’s raining, it’s pouring. It’s awesome, isn’t it? I mean… I love the clear and sunny day about 300 times a year, but I think we can all appreciate this much-needed rain. For some reason, I feel overly appreciative of the rain. Maybe it’s because in recent years, we haven’t seen much of it. Then … Continue reading Rainy Days
As we find ourselves firmly rooted in the month of December, I can’t help but join you in the collective wonder of where the time has gone. It’s that time of year again when darkness seems to settle in early, and the calendar pages flip faster than we can keep up. Amidst the hustle and … Continue reading Don’t Forget to Breathe
In the tumultuous journey of life and business, success is often viewed as the ultimate destination. However, what if success is not just a point on the map but a continuous journey guided by an internal compass? This compass, shaped by our values, not only directs our decisions but also determines the quality of the … Continue reading Your Values and Your Compass
I am thankful for: The teenager who is not doing dishes but is watching TV, because that means they’re at home and not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am earning an income. For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have … Continue reading I am Thankful for…
