Category Archives: Networking

Encouragement

What makes this season so special, how can you celebrate that? It’s easy to lose focus with busy schedules and so much to do but reflect for a minute about what this season is about for YOU—reconnect with that. Trim the distractions … Continue reading

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Correspondence

How late can I send a sympathy card after someone dies? Is it ever too late?  Reading this, my first thought is it is never too late, life happens, but when you remember please send a note of comfort, and … Continue reading

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Brain Storming

Our first meeting involved 10 founders, 10 bottles of wine (yep), and three pizzas, and took place in a dark office in downtown Manhattan in 2017. The format was simple: Drink, eat, and let your guard down to talk honestly … Continue reading

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Resources

Examine how your resources are allocated. I’m not referring to just financial resources. Your time and energy are resources. Who do you choose to spend time with? Who do you recommend for jobs and internships? Who do you invite to … Continue reading

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Start Out with the Smaller Banks

You tend to get your first loan wherever you can. A lot of the time, that’s a bank that lends nationally, especially with franchises. But the real bank you want to use for your operations from that point forward is an entirely different … Continue reading

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