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Sarah update and an invitation

Here’s the deal. I don’t think a lengthy post is an effective way to tell you about the Landmark Forum. Let me just tell you about a few things that have happened to me in the last month and a … Continue reading

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Money! Part II

September 2011. I am in yet another coffee shop in Minneapolis, this time on the phone with my friend Maikol. “Maikol! I need a money breakthrough.” I go on to say that I have always run profitable businesses like NO … Continue reading

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Rejections

It was early January and I/WeatherVane just got rejected by two banks. The first one was Bremer Bank in New Richmond. I had been recommended to talk to them due to the relationship that they have as a Small Business … Continue reading

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Exciting Times!

Today “write blog” is on the list. Same as yesterday and the day before. It was much easier in December. A good routine is priceless. So here I am at Dunn Bros. in Hudson. I had a great day of … Continue reading

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Day 20- Professional Support (the FREE kind)

A few people have asked me lately for a list of organizations and places to go to for FREE professional support. It is because of all of the support (free and otherwise) that I have had success and I am … Continue reading

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How I got to stand in front of Howard Schultz (Part 3)

I get dropped off at the shareholder meeting.  I am alone.  I think this is better than having someone with me.   In fact, I only shared with a few people about what I am doing. Today I know I have … Continue reading

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How I got to stand in front of Howard Schultz (Part 2)

Let me explain two things that might bring some clarity for you about how I thought I could just fly out to Seattle and get in front of my idol and basically ask for the keys to the kingdom. First … Continue reading

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How I got to stand in front of Howard Schultz (Part I)

I want to talk about the trip to Seattle.  It’s almost overdue.  I don’t want to forget everything that led to that epic 3 minutes in time.  You can watch the three minutes yourself.  It really happened.  I was there … Continue reading

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Create Jobs for USA

I worked in management at Starbucks Coffee Company for 3.5 years in Chicagoland.  I don’t think I would have hired me.  I recall saying that I couldn’t drink coffee- that I had a physical reaction to it.  And that was … Continue reading

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