I was on vacation last week at the Outer Banks, NC. My team held down the fort while I was away. It’s a good thing, too, because I didn’t have internet there. Even the data on my cell phone didn’t work. It was a weird experience to be totally disconnected, since I’m usually always checking my email and on the phone.
I got a text message from Melanie Cook letting me know that the team was doing great and everyone was chipping in to help one another. Then I got another message from Darryl Jefferson saying that they processed the first FranVest Management deals. Bill McKay and Pete Sorensen traveled to Miami to handle a high-level meeting with my partners and all reported that great things were happening.
I think that this vacation has made me the most proud of my team that I have ever been! We have been developing leaders within the team, and last week they all shined. I’m grateful for them every day and can’t wait to see what else we can accomplish together.
There are a few difficult things in this world that we all experience, regardless of country and culture. These are wars, pandemics, and economic hardships. And though these make for tough times - throughout history, we have overcome them each time. As the economy starts to slow - both here in the US and globally, […]
Ask anyone where they buy their goods from, and the chances of them answering “Amazon” is pretty high. The commerce landscape has dramatically shifted towards online marketplaces, with Amazon as the undisputed leader. This titan of e-commerce has reshaped how we buy and sell globally. Amazon's appeal stems from its vast product range, unmatched customer […]
One of the things people are often fearful of when becoming business owners is current market conditions. With the news blasting fear in everyone’s ears, it’s no wonder many Americans are scared to take a risk on themselves and entrepreneurship. Understanding this reality, we wanted to get a first hand look from a US Economist […]
