A Family Business Story In 2004, my wife started a scented candle company. For almost twenty years it was part of our family’s life. We managed the sales and fulfillment from home, while a contract manufacturer called Aromatic Fillers…
This summer I spent some time on Monhegan Island, a small, windswept rock ten miles off the coast of Maine. There s not much to do there in the traditional sense no flashy shops, no big attractions, no hurry. But that s exactly…
This time of year always hits different. Fall in Maine is stunning. The trees along the Royal River are just starting to turn reds and golds sneaking into the green. It s beautiful, yes, but it also stirs something deeper. Something…
It still amazes me how many people overlook the power of the marketing funnel. Most folks want to skip straight to the end they throw money at ads on Television, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, and then wonder why they’reÉ
Looking West – “There s a feeling I get when I look to the West.And my spirit is crying for leaving” – Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin. Leave it behind. Run to nature. Run to the wild. Return to Spirit. For anyone who loves openÉ
Last weekend, my mom passed away. She was 86. Losing someone you love always makes you pause. You reflect on their life. And, if you’re lucky, you reflect on your own too who you are, how you got here, and…
The passing of a loved one is always hard especially when it s a parent. As I write, I am processing the loss of my mom. Before her passing, I served as both her financial and healthcare power of attorney. Now, I m…
Creative ideas hit me at the strangest times middle of the night, out adventuring, driving, half-asleep, or just listening to music. They never show up when I m ready . That s the thing about ideas: they re wild. Fleeting. If you don t grab them…
Tucked into the western mountains of Maine, right off Route 17 in the small town of Byron, you’ll find Coos Canyon a rugged, glacially-carved slice of wilderness that feels surprisingly raw for being so easy to access. It’s one…
There s a line from the Led Zeppelin song Over the Hills and Far Away that s always hit me in the chest: Many, many men can t see the open road. To me, that s the perfect analogy those not able to see a creative vision. The open roadÉ
