The last time I looked in the mirror there was no sign over my head that said ‘Tell me about it’. Nevertheless people open up to me. Most often they are not happy with what they are doing for a living. That’s a sad state of affairs. Because of my life experience I feel I …
Forgive me snow sports industry for I have sinned. It’s been twelve years since my last trade show. I accuse myself of the following sins: – I have not been to a ski resort in four years. – I have not purchased any new equipment since 2000. – My boots, bindings and outerwear is all …
I’m spilling the beans this Friday at the SIA Snowshow in Denver and sharing my best business secrets for free. You don’t even have to buy the book! Seriously though, I will be speaking at the SIA show on how to find your best opportunities for success while sharing highlights from my career in action …
When you live in two places it’s easier to notice your habits. Nutella (first ingredient sugar) is something I would never buy in Toronto but, here in Costa Rica, it’s a comfort food. Here I wake at dawn, nap around 2pm and go to bed soon after dark. At home I’m up around 8 and …
I’m happy with my name. It’s kind of unique and people usually remember it. I’ve been told it sounds like a good Director’s name, which is a role I enjoy playing. All that said, I can’t help but wonder how I would have turned out if it were different. My Mom wanted to call me …
Last Thursday the good people at The Business School at Humber hosted a book launch for my book FAST & HOT. In addition to a great spread of tasty snacks, fresh fruit, and citrus-infused water, The Business School provided two hundred plus grad students from their Marketing Management, International Marketing and Global Business Management programs …
This week I met with Pier Shu-Lutman over at a favourite lunchtime haunt Sotto Voce, to go over some updates to my website. Until now I have mostly considered it a calling card and landing page for my book FAST & HOT and other pursuits. While it works in that regard, most people find or …
I’ve been stuck. After finishing the book I found myself holding back, wondering what the next big thing will be rather than moving forward with ideas and work at hand. The downtime has been nice. Enjoying the island, puttering around my boat, playing mini golf and swimming in the lake. But I need to be …
“You look tanned”, said my friend. Without hesitation I answered, “ I live outside”. Up until that moment I thought I was living on a boat. But my off the cuff reply was correct. I do live outside, on the water, in a park, on an Island. Even holed up inside my floating home I …
Great news! FAST & HOT is complete and available on Amazon as an ebook! Check it out here and please pass it on to anyone you think will benefit from a better life in business!