When I was a kid I got to help my dad fix things around the house. I say got to, but really mean had to. I never liked it. I never wanted to help him. He was mean and gruff, and so damn demanding. I didn’t realize that this was his way of teaching me […]

Many of you may know that when I am not expounding marketing and advertising brilliance on a daily basis at Wheelhouse Creative, my wife, Mary, and I officiate high school swim meets. Over Valentine’s Day weekend I had the privilege, once again, to act as referee for the Ohio Eastern Sectional Swim Meet at Steubenville […]

Years ago, I was fortunate to have a very wise mentor in my life. Among the many things he taught me was how to be a rich man and as you can imagine I was very interested in learning that. I remember sitting on the deck in back of his house listening as he lectured. […]