I have recently and often thought about issues that deal with the stewardship of wealth.  I have noticed for myself that there was a learning curve in dealing with financial success.  The issues come up because as you grow financially the people you associate with may not be growing as fast or at all.  With that, things change in the way you relate to them and how they relate to you. continue reading...

One of the tactics that I have implemented in my business dealings is when I meet a person that strikes me as a gem, I always begin to think how we can create a mutually beneficial business relationship. This has paid off big for me many times. Sometimes the perfect situation takes years to show up, but I keep building the relationship, being mindful of looking for opportunities when they present themselves. continue reading...

I recently struck up a conversation with, of all people, a guy selling rubber mops at a home show. You just never know where you’ll find your next gem and this guy had one that really made me think. continue reading...