#Focus, #Inspiration, #Wellbeing
Let me confess something that might sound familiar…For years, I walked around saying (proudly) “Nobody will ever do this better than me.” I know, I know. Every installer, dealer, and small-business owner has said that at some point. We wear it like it’s a badge of...
#BusinessOpportunities, #Focus, #IndustryKnowledge
After an 18-month journey of relocating Trading Up Consulting and Shades In Place Inc. from Boston to Tampa, I’m reconnecting with you to share insights from this transformative experience. Many of you have reached out asking about managing major business...
#CareerOpportunity, #Determination, #Focus, #IndustryKnowledge, #Installation
The year started off just like any other year: goal setting and lots of expectations for my business. However, in February, a friend of our family left this world way too soon and that made me evaluate what was important in life. In a matter of months, my wife and I...
#Determination, #Focus, #Inspiration, #Wellbeing
Every year we pause our busy lives to reflect and appreciate the things that we are thankful for. For me, it’s no different. But this year has a small twist: I turned fifty in September. Yeah I know, just another day in paradise. However, being a “number’s guy”, I...
#Determination, #Focus, #Inspiration
As they say in Hollywood “the show must go on”. So after celebrating my big 5.0 during the entire month of September, I am recovering and returning to reality. Don’t get me wrong, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and exploring food options are things...
#Determination, #Focus, #IndustryKnowledge, #Inspiration
Last week I presented at the International Window Covering Expo (IWCE) in Charlotte, NC. This is a major trade show for our industry with hundreds of exhibitors from all over the world. The show also offers dozens of classes and seminars in all areas of our businesses...