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Jeff • October 18, 2023

If you follow financial experts online (The word "expert" is very subjective.), you will find a lot of them talking about a recession in America just around the corner. We are certainly overdue, as we have not had a significant downturn since the 2008 financial crisis. There are a bunch of indicators pointing to that outcome. Whether that is accurate or not, it is a good idea to prepare yourself just in case. When it comes to real estate investing, there's no such thing as being too prepared.… read more

Jeff • October 18, 2023

A few months ago, I shared with you the lesson we can learn from buffalo on facing the storms of life. If you missed that newsletter, the message was about the difference in how buffalo react to storms compared to cows. When a storm approaches, cows attempt to flee in the opposite direction. But, since they're not that fast, the storm inevitably catches up with them, and they end up running along with it, prolonging their exposure and pain. Buffalo are much wiser in how they approach storms.… read more

Jeff • October 12, 2022

A Response to Tom Ruwitch's "Ditch The Braggy, Bigshot, BS Marketing" Tom Ruwitch's article on High Voltage Marketing, "Ditch The Braggy, Bigshot, BS Marketing," really resonated with me. In it, he talks about how businesses need to focus on providing real value to their customers rather than relying on flashy marketing gimmicks and lies. He hits the nail on the head when he says businesses should ditch the braggy attitude and start delivering value. And I couldn't agree more! In today's day… read more

Jeff • October 5, 2022

Recently, I saw a quote from Mike Rowe, best known for his TV program "Dirty Jobs," among other things. Mike is a working-class man who provides lots of sound advice. Sometimes the information Mike offers can sting a little, which in my opinion, implies it's important to consider. For example, I found this quote from Mike concerning the next generation to be quite thought-provoking: “We’re churning out a generation of poorly educated people with no skill, no ambition, no guidance, and no… read more

Jeff • October 20, 2021

When you set a goal for yourself, like starting a diet or a new business, it is easy to look at someone else who has accomplished that goal and then try to learn from them. In most cases, this is incredibly useful. Learning from the successes of others is a great way to accelerate your learning and create a roadmap for yourself. However, there is a problem with this approach. The problem with observing someone who is at their peak, accomplishing whatever it may be, is that they make everything… read more