After watching a classic 5 set match in the men's Australian Open tournament, my respect for Roger Federer grew by leaps and bounds. It was not only the quality of tennis, but the grace with which he accepted the winners trophy that was heart … [Read more...]
A Snake Consultant
I come from an environment where if you see a snake, you kill it. At GM (General Motors), if you see a snake, the first thing you do is hire a snake consultant. Then you get a committee on snakes and discuss it for a couple of years. — Ross Perot … [Read more...]
Just One Shot
Conventional wisdom suggests that we get just one chance to make that first impression; one chance to raise capital for a new venture; one chance to follow our dreams and one chance to live out our fantasies. Ironic, considering that I have built … [Read more...]
A Dying Breed
The old gives way to the new, and in its' wake leaves significant collateral damage. The American Dairy Farmer is a dying breed. The dairy industry has consolidated. The small guys struggle to survive and the power in the supply chain has shifted … [Read more...]