I was hanging out by the pool this summer, and unfortunately I caught my reflection in the window. It wasn’t pretty. I knew I had gained a few pounds over the last year but clearly wasn’t paying attention to just how many. So I got on the scale, and BAM! There it was: 10 pounds more than my fighting weight. I guess I had been ...

My wife and I are expecting a baby girl in November, and I decided to paint the nursery. For the record, the project was three rooms: the nursery, a vanity and a bathroom. Now, I am not particularly handy by any measure, but I decided that I am good enough to paint. I think I was trying to save money and impress my wife all ...

I have longed believed that running a company is not much different than being a parent. When the company is younger, you are scared and nervous about everything, especially the thought of events or milestones that haven’t even happened yet. You aren’t sure if your direction is helping or if the team members have the resources they need to succeed and be happy. After time, ...

A few months ago, I shared my top 5 tips for entrepreneurs starting out. The first (and I believe most important) item on the list is passion – a true love for the business. I was reminded of this recently when I had lunch with my good friend, Geoff. Geoff and I have known each other for over 20 years. He’s a great guy and ...

I know that I haven’t blogged in awhile, but there couldn’t be a better time to get back to it. Last week Tribridge was named the Worldwide Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year. It is quite an honor to win, and we all feel pretty lucky. A few people have asked me how you win a global award when you are primarily a U.S. company. I ...