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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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