Today it seems like we are hearing about a new breakthrough every day. It’s easy to get the idea that these breakthroughs are instantaneous bolts of clarity from very gifted people. Once in a while there is a sudden stroke of genius that leaves us all in awe. But most of the time the real […]

Want to sell more this year? Of course, you do! Without sales, you don’t need production or even marketing. In fact, your whole company is supported by sales. We like to say, “Regardless of what their organization chart says, all companies only have only two divisions, sales and sales support.” In other words, if you’re […]

We recently read with great interest an article by Michael Corkery in the New York Times about the mounting waste crisis. Entitled “Recycling Efforts Stall as the Cost Skyrockets“, he thoughtfully examines a problem that is soon going to hit us all in the pocketbook, the cost of disposing of packaging waste. We write about this subject […]

When her husband or significant other asks, “What’s for dinner, honey?” he’s really telling her to create menus for the week’s meals, write up a shopping list, go to the store, shop for food, make all the buying decisions, charge it on the credit card, come home, put the food away, hold out what’s for […]

We recently read with great interest that a Federal Judge in the Southern District Court in Houston ruled that an all-male draft was unconstitutional as it violates the equal protection principles. Even though no one has been conscripted for more than 40 years, all males are required to register with the selective service when they […]

Remember in Back to the Future where Doc rummages through Marty’s garbage for “fuel”?  He dumps it in to a home energy reactor called “Mr. Fusion” mounted to the back of the famous time-traveling DeLorean. Sounds like what we need now, given the fact that we are drowning in garbage and hungry for electricity! Certainly, the concept […]

If you’re over 21, you are considered an adult. If you’re 18 or older you can vote. But if you’re 14 or 15, how do you make yourself heard? Right now, all over the world, young teenagers are making their voices heard. It’s hard to ignore. It’s in the news every week and you can […]

What does it take to be a leader? It’s such a broad term and encompasses so many skills, it’s hard to answer with “just the one thing” that’s required. Then there’s the differing meanings of leadership. Are we talking thought leader, political leader, or the leader of the band? For us who teach entrepreneurship and […]

What’s the Deal with Deals? There’s a new four-letter word that has become ubiquitous in our lexicon. It’s all over the news feeds and headlines. We hear it every day on the evening news. What’s the word? Deal! The word “deal” has been used for years to describe some kind of a settlement between two […]

Michael & Bonnie were interviewed on “Thrive Loud” by host, Lou Diamond. To listen to the podcast, please click the play button below: