Easy Does It: The Maine State of Mind
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…
August and Everything After
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…
Why Most Entrepreneurs Misunderstand The AIDA Marketing Funnel
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
There’s a Feeling I Get…
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
Remembrance and Legacy: Lessons From My Parents
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…
Middle Child, Fiduciary, Financial Advisor: Why I Only Wear One “Hat”
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 Process: Content In The Can
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…
Maine Trails: Finding Perspective at Coos Canyon
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…
Creative Process: Open Roads & Creative Vision
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
“Dad, What Book Should I Read About Money?” – Here’s My Answer
The other day, I got a call from my daughter, who just started her first year of college in Tennessee. She was buzzing with excitement telling me how much she was enjoying her first week of classes. She’s majoring…
Bison and Bear Markets: A Simple Guide
Most people have heard the terms bull market and bear market, but fewer know where the names come from. As a local and remote financial advisor and educator, I like to to use analogies. Here s a quick overview before we…
Creative Flow: The River That Finds Its Way
On a hike through the Beartooth wilderness, I came across a dry riverbed. The stones were perfectly rounded, shaped by thousands of years of water rushing over them. You could almost hear the ghost of the river that had…