Sep 8, 2014 | Business Blogs
Last week in honor of Labor Day I shared some thoughts on rest and work/life balance for the entrepreneur. We all need to make sure we give ourselves that chance to kick back, get with our loved ones, and do something that gives us life and energy. Physical rest and...
Sep 7, 2014 | Kingdom Impact
Social impact is something I care deeply about. Some of you know that I founded a non-profit called Tricord. My partner David Briggs summed up the heart of Tricord in what I think is a beautiful blog. He writes about three strategies we use at Tricord. Please check...
Sep 3, 2014 | Real Estate
In the Old Testament there is an insightful instruction: Be fruitful, multiply, and replenish…” These instructions are good for starting any business. You must first learn to be fruitful in whatever business that he choses BEFORE attempting to multiply. Many...
Aug 25, 2014 | Business Blogs
Yesterday, I talked about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and how we can let it inspire us to start a habit of philanthropy. But now, I want to talk about how the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge matters to entrepreneurs. At this point in time, you or someone you know have been...
Aug 18, 2014 | Business Blogs
Have you ever heard of the word hubris? It’s not one we use very often, but understanding the definition of hubris will make you a more considerate and dynamic entrepreneur. Hubris: a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence; exaggerated pride or...
Aug 17, 2014 | Personal Growth
There’s an awkward thing that every first-world person experiences when they enter a developing nation: the flurry of requests for money. I say awkward because almost everyone feels awkward when asked. Your heart wants to help, but your brain knows you can’t help...
Aug 12, 2014 | Kingdom Impact
Social Impact Investing, The Transforming Power of a Strategy David Briggs, my partner and Co Founder is our guest blogger this week. I very much respect his passion to serve the poor. You can find the whole article here. “I am constantly amazed at the lessons I...
Aug 11, 2014 | Business Blogs
After people (investors) ask, “What’s your idea?” they ask, “Who is this for?” I am currently in the middle of establishing a non-profit and have been struggling to define my target market to others. I have a concrete idea in my mind, but conveying that to others is...
Jul 29, 2014 | Real Estate
Many people invest in real estate with no clue if the market they are buying in is a good market to buy in. Granted, an experienced investor can make money in almost any market. However investing in markets with odds in your favor is always a much better option to...
