Guest blogger, Amanda Benton. Amanda came on staff with us recently, and had the unique experience of working in the exact same area and with the exact same people as Tricord Global, one of my...
Three Things We Can Learn from a Local Entrepreneur
Over the weekend, my staff told me the story of a small coffee roaster based in Colorado called Devil Dog Brew. Major Hank Salmans III, USMC(Retired)spent time in Panama during his career in the...
Entrepreneurs: Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times
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...
Tricord Global: Benevolence Enhanced
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...
Key Steps to Starting Your Real Estate Investing Business
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...
Three Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Ice Bucket Challenge
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...
The Attributes of Considerate & Dynamic Entrepreneurs
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...
3 Tips On Investing In Yourself: Lessons Learned In Malawi
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...
The Secret Path to Wealth Building, Part III
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...
Entrepreneurs: Know Your Market -The Next Step
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...
Real Estate Investing Secret Strategies For Knowing What Markets
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...
5 Disciplines of a Successful Entrepreneur
No matter where you are on the journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, I believe the following are some good habits to keep in mind. As you build your business and watch your dream become a...