Psy is Not Dead, President Obama is Not Injured

The other day my daughter, Sarah, came home from school upset.  One of her classmate’s heard that Psy, the pop singer famous for Gangnam Style, had died.  We immediately Google the news and fortunately discovered that Psy is not dead, … Continue reading

How I Landed My First CFO Gig at 27

After graduating college and earning my CPA, I spent two and a half years in Public Accounting. In this time I worked at three different firms, only to realize that I did not enjoy Public Accounting. Seeing as I had … Continue reading

Lawrence Tech’s Leaders & Innovators Award Nominee

I am honored to have been nominated for Lawrence Technological University’s 2013 Leaders & Innovators Award.  I recently spoke with WWJ Radio’s Tonja Deegan about my nomination.  We spoke about my favorite hobbies and foods, as well as the direction … Continue reading

How to Make Money and Stay Out of Prison

“Ignorance of the law excuses no man: not that all men know the law, but because ’tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.” – John Selden, English Antiquarian and Jurist (1584-1654). “Ignorance … Continue reading

Starbucks, Howard Schultz, Gay Marriage – Publicity Stunt or Poor Risk Management?

Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz, made a bold comment about the company’s stance on gay marriage at a shareholder’s meeting last month.  On March 21st when shareholder Tom Strobhar voiced his concern that Starbucks sales and earnings have been disappointing because … Continue reading

Why I Wish I Could Fire Clients

Sometimes I wish I would fire clients.  Sure they pay the bills, and I would go out of business without them.  But, sometimes there are problem clients.  We all know those clients – the ones that demand an excessive amount … Continue reading

Make More Money, Work Fewer Hours!?

Below is an article I recently submitted to the Michigan State Medical Society for publication in their magazine.  Hope you enjoy. What if I were to tell you that you can make more money and work fewer hours IN your … Continue reading

An Interview with Metromode Magazine

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Metromode’s Jon Zemke.  We spoke about DAS’s new partnership with The Michigan State Medical Society and my plans to add more mass distribution partnerships in the coming year.  Read the interview … Continue reading

When Do You Kill a Dying Business?

Sometimes even the most promising startup doesn’t succeed.  It’s hard to know when a business has reached the point of no return.  When is it time to pull the plug on a dying business?  I faced these questions and more … Continue reading