Tag Archives: howard schultz
And Finally…
What I accomplished: I now surrender to the changing winds rather than fight them. I have seen past needing to control things or having them go one way. I realized my own resilience, passion and tenacity. I’ve learned to receive … Continue reading
Closure
What a long strange trip it’s been. Can’t believe I am quoting the Grateful Dead. I am not even a fan. That quote just resonates for me right now. *drum roll* I’ve finally decided to listen to my inner voice … Continue reading
Rejections
It was early January and I/WeatherVane just got rejected by two banks. The first one was Bremer Bank in New Richmond. I had been recommended to talk to them due to the relationship that they have as a Small Business … Continue reading
Day 26- Role Models
I have heard people in the last decade wonder who will be role models for the next generation. I don’t have an answer that probably appeals to the masses. Only an answer for who my role models are. And it … Continue reading
Day 15- Grateful For Me…Yesterday
This journey with WeatherVane Creamery has been quite the roller coaster. I think anyone reading this probably is aware of at least one setback or victory that I have encountered either personally or with the business in the past year … Continue reading
Two Days Later…
I was excited to receive this email. I read it and thought “Yeah, I know I definitely leave an impression. Wonder what one it was this time?” with a smile on my face. A few hours after that I received … Continue reading
How I got to stand in front of Howard Schultz (Part 3)
I get dropped off at the shareholder meeting. I am alone. I think this is better than having someone with me. In fact, I only shared with a few people about what I am doing. Today I know I have … Continue reading
How I got to stand in front of Howard Schultz (Part 2)
Let me explain two things that might bring some clarity for you about how I thought I could just fly out to Seattle and get in front of my idol and basically ask for the keys to the kingdom. First … Continue reading
How I got to stand in front of Howard Schultz (Part I)
I want to talk about the trip to Seattle. It’s almost overdue. I don’t want to forget everything that led to that epic 3 minutes in time. You can watch the three minutes yourself. It really happened. I was there … Continue reading
Create Jobs for USA
I worked in management at Starbucks Coffee Company for 3.5 years in Chicagoland. I don’t think I would have hired me. I recall saying that I couldn’t drink coffee- that I had a physical reaction to it. And that was … Continue reading