Creative Entrepreneurialism: Riding The Wave
Great businesses aren’t just built on plans—they’re born from energy. This post maps the full creative-entrepreneurial cycle: from raw vision to structured execution. It introduces a system that connects human potential with real-world output, designed for those who are more intuitive than analytical, more creative than corporate—but still driven to build something meaningful.
Weekends in Montana: The Road Through Paradise
We hit the road at 4:30AM to chase wolf howls in Lamar Valley. Yellowstone isn’t just a destination—it’s an obsession, and the best moments happen when everyone else is still asleep.
Climbing 14er’s: A Metaphor for Hitting Long-Term Goals
You don’t need a genius IQ or Wall Street credentials to reach big financial goals. You need a solid plan, discipline, a little patience, and the right gear—just like a mountaineer.
Being an Executor: A Cautionary Tale
When my mom passed away, her estate was in good shape—or so we thought. A small oversight turned into a big headache. This post shares a personal story about serving as executor, what went wrong, and the simple steps that could’ve made things easier for everyone involved.
Entrepreneur Profile: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Two Maine entrepreneurs, a seven-minute video, and a lifetime of lessons. How Fred Forsley and George Denney taught me that the true value in business — and in life — lies in the labels we build and the giants we learn from.
What To Do With Creative Burnout
When the ideas dry up, it’s not failure—it’s the ebb before the flow. I’ve learned to stop forcing creativity, lean on what I know, and recharge outdoors until inspiration comes back stronger.
When Volatility Works for You — and When It Works Against You
If you ve ever sat through a 401(k) enrollment meeting, you ve probably heard about dollar-cost averaging. If you already understand the concept, you can stop here unless you want to see how it works in reverse once you retire and…
Sharpening The Saw: Finding the Time to Learn and Grow
We all talk about working harder, but what about getting sharper? In this post I dig into Stephen Covey’s idea of “sharpening the saw” — carving out a little time each day to learn, reflect, and stretch your creative edge.
Fail Fast, Fail Forward: What Skiing Taught Me About Entrepreneurship
My first venture? A lemonade stand at the end of my parents’ driveway in Brunswick, Maine. You’d be surprised how much that experience still teaches me today—especially about the fundamentals like small business accounting.
Creativity vs. Creative Process: Why The Difference Matters
A lot of people confuse creativity with creative process. They think being good at executing ideas designing, coding, drawing makes someone creative, and that those who can’t do those things aren’t. That s a narrow and misleading view. Let s break this down. One of the…
You Can Fence A Cow, Not A Wild Thing
Over the years, I’ve dealt with people who think they can corral creative entrepreneurs with contracts, bylaws, and legal maneuvering as if creative energy responds to paperwork. These folks believe value comes from controlling entities, not…
Slice The Pie: Why Every Family Needs Allocations, Not Allowances
Allowances sound childish. Allocations sound empowering. That one shift changed our marriage. By giving every family member their own Òslice of the pie,Ó we ended years of financial tug-of-war. ItÕs not about controlÑitÕs about freedom, respect, and learning how to manage money without losing your mind.