Tag Archives: Execution

Family Business Role Models: Blumkin Family of Berkshire Hathaway

Heroes have been a topic several times in talks by Warren Buffet.  “Pick your heroes carefully,” he said one time, “as it will have a big impact on who you become.”  Another time he said, “Tell me who someone’s heroes are, and I will have… Continue reading

Art of Balance — the Key to Business & Management Success

Balance is key to success, particularly for business owners and leaders who think about an entire organization.  This means: a) the ability to decide where and when to focus on multiple continuums, b) the ability to execute those decisions, and c) the ability to know when to reassess (a… Continue reading

Great Business Leader I Know — Roger Williams At A Non-Profit

A story well told.  An organization well led.  For me, these are two of the most inspirational things in life.  I found a wonderful leader in an organization I never would have expected to find such a person, a national accrediting agency for vocational and… Continue reading

50th Post Since April — How am I doing?

Today’s post marks my 50th blog post since I began the blog on April 22, 2012.  To me, it feels good to be writing posts and I hope it is helpful to some business owners and investors out there.  To make sure it is helpful,… Continue reading

Learning Business Lessons: Business as a Dojo Space

Business Lessons Life and business lessons can be gleaned from all directions when managing and owning a business.  This idea was captured for me when a long-time employee of the National Holistic Institute said, “NHI is everybody’s dojo — or a space where we learn… Continue reading

Keep Pedaling When You Most Want to Coast

When cycling to the top of a big hill, it is tempting to coast down the other side.  However, I have found that in business it is important to keep pedaling when you most feel like coasting.  It is often those investments made in a… Continue reading

Congratulations to Appointment Plus, National Holistic Institute, & Main Street Gourmet for Recent Awards

A Rewarding Week: The last week has been a big one for awards at companies affiliated with my investment partnership, Greybull Stewardship.  We are focused on investing in existing businesses with $1 to $3 million in net income that want a stable co-owner (minority or… Continue reading

“Strategy Follows Structure” — John Bogle on Investment Funds

Investment Fund Structures “You are what you eat” is the common phrase about nutrition.  With investing, I think a corollary should be “you are where & how you get your capital”.  This is particularly true with any type of investment fund as John Bogle, the… Continue reading

Bad Accounting is Bad Business and Bad for Your Personal Credibility

Don’t Like Accounting? You will never be an integral participant of a community when you do not know the language of the community.  Accounting is the language of business.  If you are in business, you have a responsibility to become competent and conversational in accounting.… Continue reading

To Increase Your Personal and Business Prosperity: Exchange More

A Business and Personal Prosperity Secret? What is the secret to creating value in the world for yourself and others?  Exchange is the best and shortest answer I would give today.  Exchange, or the act of giving one thing and receiving another in return, creates prosperity. … Continue reading