I’m proud to announce the official launch of my private art dealer venture, and even more honored to begin this new chapter by representing a longtime friend, fellow artist, and respected gallerist, Julio Mariño.Julio and I first met in 2007 during a...

I hope this message finds you well. It's a beautiful Monday, and I wanted to take a moment to share some quick updates and a special invitation.First, I want to thank all of you for your support over the past few weeks. While we were down in Florida,...

You must follow your journey.That is the advice our neighbor gave us when she found out we are selling our home and moving to Florida. My wife was recently offered a job as a college counselor in the Winter Park area.This move has been in the works f...

When was the last time you updated your website?If it’s been more than three years, have you considered how much that might be costing you in lost customers, credibility, and conversions?Let me ask you this—when you visit a website that looks outdate...

For years, I’ve worked in education—teaching entrepreneurship, managing after-school programs, and now working in a Montessori school (which I believe is the best model for entrepreneurial education, in my opinion). Throughout this journey, one thin...

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about seasons—the natural ebb and flow of business, careers, and life itself.This awareness has grown as I’ve been retooling my resume, reflecting on my journey, and planning where I want to land in the next few month...

Winter is only a season.And though we, as business owners, sometimes feel the weight of the storm, like a tree burdened by heavy snow, we must remember that hardship is only temporary.If we can endure the storm, withstand the cold, and...

When you're running a small business, there’s always something new to learn—but let’s be honest, who has the time? You’re already juggling customers, operations, payroll, and marketing. The idea of adding another “new thing” to your plate—especially...

As a small business owner, you’re responsible for everything—paying the bills, hiring, handling customer complaints, bringing in new business, managing employee disputes. The list goes on.With so much on your plate, it’s easy to neglect and not updat...

First, I just want to say thank you. I’ve been watching the metrics on this newsletter, and seeing a 35-40% open rate consistently out of nearly 3,000 subscribers is humbling. I know open rates for most newsletters tend to be lower, so the fact that...