From my autobiography in the works, “From the Outhouse to the White House,” Chapter 2 is titled, “Thinking Outside the Toilet.”  The title is deserved largely because my “thinking outside the toilet” method allowed me to find and operate one of the largest and most successful service companies in the nation!
As a businessman, I didn’t buy [...]

“FOCUS - If you chase two rabbits, you will miss both!” (Chinese Proverb). I look at this quote every time I am sitting at my office desk. It always helps bring me back to the specific task at hand!
My friend Justin was raised on a ranch and he tells the story of his own experience with the local [...]

I was recently reading the book, The Band of Brothers, the story of a group of phenomenal WWII soldiers.  In reading that book, I came across this quote: “During a time of war, when you are actually on the battlefield, the GROUND CONDITIONS must determine your tactics!”
WOW! That’s powerful stuff! I am in the business of making connections [...]

In April of 2008 I had the privileged of meeting President Bush in the East Wing of the White House. I was representing the great state of Idaho as the 2008 SBA Small Business Person Of the Year.
Also in 2008, I was fortunate enough to sell my business, A-1 Plumbing & Rooter, a business that [...]