Paper Napkin Wisdom · Leadership & Entrepreneurship Insights for Founders and Executives

Each week I'll post a short podcast, usually between 3 to 5 minutes long, just talking about how to apply the Paper Napkin Wisdom 5 Step Plan to Life and Business Success in an everyday kind of way.

This week I share an experience from this week. I was dealt a huge blow late this week. It was a public failure - and to some degree very embarrassing on the surface. I share how taking responsibility for it has helped me evolve, learn, and grow remarkably quickly. I'm ready for the next time, and no worries, there is always a next time!

How do you respond to challenges and adversity?

How do you get ready for the next opportunity?

Ben Baldwin is a man who wears a lot of hats. He's Founder and Co-CEO of ClearFit, he's a patent holder, writer, speaker, and has founded two successful software companies. With such a busy schedule, Ben is careful to make … Continue reading →

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Damon Gersh is a successful entrepreneur, a proven business leader, and CEO of Maxons Restorations Inc. but he doesn't let that totally define him. In his Paper Napkin Wisdom, Damon advises us all to "Get a life". As entrepreneurs, we … Continue reading →

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Cameron Herold is a truly creative and out-of-the-box thinker. The last time he was on the show Cameron reassured us that we're not crazy, we're just entrepreneurs on the entrepreneurial roller coaster. This time Cameron shares a vital tool for … Continue reading →

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Each week I'll post a short podcast, usually between 3 to 5 minutes long, just talking about how to apply the Paper Napkin Wisdom 5 Step Plan to Life and Business Success in an everyday kind of way.

This week I talk about how important it is to stay in your lane and remain focused on your main priority. Don't get distracted with things that will pull you off course.

Are you staying on course? How do you do it?

Rick Martinez is an entrepreneur with a focus on sharing and helping others share the big life changing moments. He started out as a nurse in the Army before starting a medical staffing company out of his apartment. That company … Continue reading →

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Derek Coburn is a Partner at Washington Financial Group, founder of CADRE, and author of Networking is Not Working. Networking is at the heart of every aspect of Derek's business life but he wants to re-define the word. In his … Continue reading →

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Jim Small is an Entrepreneur and a leading expert in international real estate investments, property management, business process optimization, and entrepreneurial growth strategies. The Paper Napkin Wisdom Jim shares with us is a unique and important idea regarding finances. He … Continue reading →

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Each week I'll post a short podcast, usually between 3 to 5 minutes long, just talking about how to apply the Paper Napkin Wisdom 5 Step Plan to Life and Business Success in an everyday kind of way.

This week I talk about how my 9 year old son and I use our morning routines to help build a plan for the day.

Are you building a plan for your day? How do you do it?

Michael Walsh is an insightful and articulate entrepreneur. The last time he was on the show, Michael talked about Value Exchange and the importance of relationships to a strong business. This time Michael shifts his focus to hiring the right … Continue reading →

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