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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
It’s Been Awhile
It’s been over a month since the indiegogo grand finale. It feels like it was six months ago. I swear that days are entire lifetimes. I have been saying that for about a year now. And each day ends with … Continue reading
The final countdown!
Did you hear that I was on the Fox 9 Morning Show this week? That was such an amazing experience! I got an email from one of their producers right after the article in the St. Paul Pioneer Press was … Continue reading
Who is funding the indiegogo campaign
Just a fun blog to tell you what our funders are saying: “I want to help making someone’s dreams come true” “I know that you are interested in making a difference out in the world and I want to support … 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
“Halfway There” or “We Haven’t Found The Rainbow Yet”
I am sitting at the second Caribou Coffee of the day across from a lady in a leather chair eating stretchy grilled cheese. I had to evacuate the last Caribou because I was embarrassed by the tears and breakdown I … Continue reading
17 Days Left
Today’s Victories: Erin and I came up with a very comprehensive plan, complete with accurate calendaring, for the rest of the campaign. I asked three people for loans* and was told “no” or “not now” or some version of that. … Continue reading
18 Days Left
This campaign is quite the journey. Things have been growing every day and new ideas abound. It keeps me on my toes. Tomorrow I am sending off a LinkedIn email to my 400 contacts. I am wondering what the impact … Continue reading
21 Days Left
This campaign is full of feeling both victorious and defeated. Like today for instance. We had a media mention on the Wisconsin Farm Report website. Yay! And then we had 4 funders that I don’t know. Woot! But the activity … Continue reading