About me (the long version)

Clang!  Clang!  Clang!   

The sound of the metal hammer striking a piece of hot iron fills the shop.  Heat from the forge is intense.  You smell hot metal and hard work in the air...

My grandfather was a Blacksmith.  Yes, a Blacksmith.  

Not too many years ago, he made his living that way in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  He created amazing pieces, functional tools, and useful items of all kinds.

He was a creator.  A builder. 

My other grandfather, after serving at sea in WWII, returned home to become a successful businessman in western Michigan.  While raising his family, he quickly moved up through the ranks at a large American healthcare company. 

He was a leader.  He had a sharp mind and a strong work ethic. 

Me?  I'm lucky to share some of their gifts.

While I don't shape hot metal or navigate the ocean, I do shape ideas into reality and navigate challenges faced by small business owners and managers. 

I create.  I build. 

I build relationships.  I forge new opportunities.  I create Headlines and Taglines.  I create Articles, Advertisements, and Sales Material that your customers want to read. 

I build Business Strategies. 

And other useful things, too, like Websites and Emails that get read.

I’ve also “pounded the pavement” during my 25-year sales career - From Michigan, to the South, and on both the East and West Coasts.  

Over the years, I’ve learned a lot by helping small businesses save money and improve performance.  

I share that knowledge and wisdom with You!