In the 80's, I was hired as a sales manger and merchandise manager for an apparel company in Tampa. That's when I met Mirna, a talented...

Recently someone asked me why I'm doing a weekly blog -- at my age. And I told them: "If my weekly blogs were meant to impress you, I...

You've always heard: "The early bird gets the worm". But, like I always say, THE SECOND RAT GETS THE CHEESE! Have you ever had a great...

After being a salesman in the apparel business over 5 years I thought I knew everything about the business so I would also open a retail...

My Secret formula for success! Ready? Better sit down for this one: Make more mistakes. I learned this lesson when I opened two ladies...

I had the pleasure of meeting Scott Alexander, the author of one of my favorite motivational books: Rhino Success. Scott says there...

My first lifestyle photo shoot was with three of my favorite models: my grandmother, my great-grandmother and my mom. Standing in front...

But you cannot walk on water unless you get out of the boat! I was way out of my league when I signed up for this Dale Carnegie Public...

On that hot humid summer day in eastern N C in middle of the Piggly Wiggly parking lot, there were a lot of things that I could not...

My sweet mama When I was a little boy, I can remember my mother frequently saying, “Give me roses while I’m living.” As I get older. I...

Leader Of The Pack Which way did they go? How many were there? I must find them. I'm their leader! In order to become the leader of...

The first car that I drove was my dad's '50 Chevy. Of course, I had to "tacky" it up a bit with 'spinner' hubcaps & a swan ornament on...

I may not have been the sharpest tool in the box . . . but I was in the box! That's me, front and center in my church Sunday School...

Thirty years ago I had a bright idea: I'll start my own apparel line and call it 'Avanzare'. It's Italian. Means to go forward. One...

You don’t need another self-help book. But you could use a little encouragement. Why not get it free! Learn from a guy who has failed,...

I take great pride in my old homeplace, in Siler City NC. After high school, I could have attended Duke or Carolina, each close by. If...

It's never too late to have a happy childhood! I was raised in Siler City, NC, by two of the sweetest kindest parents, who made my life...

If you always 'fit in', you will never 'stand out'! I tried to be normal once. Worst two minutes of my life! I signed up for the Dale...

Mom & Dad Who's your daddy? I remember the story of the little boy standing in the middle of the block, waiting for the school bus. A...