Last week’s steady supply of stress-relieving treats came at the perfect time. Just after I pressed “Publish” on my Train Thoughts post, I finally got word from the dream job I’ve been waiting on. That word was not the word I was expecting. No, not the words that secured the job that I’d already been […]
If these last three years have taught me anything, it is that starting your own business is more work than you think. Double the amount of time, money and dedication you think it will take. Then double it again. That might come close. There are a biggilion and one reasons why I love this lifestyle, […]
Yesterday I met with a girlfriend getting ready to jump into her first (or at least biggest) entrepreneurial endeavor. Tomorrow I’m presenting to high school kids on the same subject. How did I become a knowledgeable resource on the topic?! Oh that’s right, I’m practicing: Lesson one – fake it ‘til you make it. I’m […]
As I mentioned in passing on Facebook, I was less than impressed with the Scale Up Milwaukee event earlier this week. I think the people in attendance were very much in their traditional roles and opportunity for true discussion on how to assist entrepreneurs in Milwaukee was missed. Let me start by saying I get […]
My achievements under this goal are the ones I’m most proud of, but if you would like to see what else I did this year, check out posts about goals one and two. Goal 3: Grow. Work for myself and/or out of my home by the end of the year. Create a business plan and […]