
In my family of entrepreneurs, I have committed the ultimate business atrocity.
It wasn’t for my lack of mentors. I remember hearing stories from my grandfather who, after coming to the United States from Poland, built a lumber business. When he didn’t know what to do with the extra lumber, he became resourceful and began making cabinets. Repeatedly, he found ways to use all his resources to excel in the world of business.
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As I write this the temperature here in Portland is heating up fast. It is skyrocketing toward the upper 90s. With the sweltering heat, my six year-old daughter, Sierra, is ready to make a difference -- and potentially a profit -- from the baking sun.
Sierra shared with me that she’s ready to open a lemonade stand. She plans on selling lemonade for 50 cents per ice-cold cup and has started brainstorming the best locations around town. She asked me if I would help her with this exciting new venture.
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My Pop retired this past week.
After a few decades in academia and a lot of hard work, he finished his career as the Commissioner of Higher Education in the state of Missouri.
After the State Senate and the Governor acknowledged him, I was asked to share a story about my Pop.
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I’ve been inspired to share about the 3 Levels of Male Sexuality... and how to get your guy to slow down in the bedroom.
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[photo credit: photoxpress.com] Have you ever resisted opening your mailbox? Fretted over the seemingly endless pile of bills? Found yourself hoping, wishing, even intending for more cash to come in?
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I sit here thinking about writing for Owning Pink and how the stories posted here are usually written by, for and about women.
But it is not only women who lose their MOJO.
If I am going to write for Owning Pink, it’d be good to share how my world was recently unraveled and what Owning Pink really means to me.
My story begins with being unexpectedly divorced and being absolutely crushed by becoming a single daddy.
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